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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700T + Intel Arc A580

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700T

35,403 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A580

57,756 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Arc A580 pairing represents a desktop build that targets a high-performance tier, with a combined percentile of 86 across all benchmarked systems. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the database, so all frame-rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores, not direct game testing. The CPU and GPU scores indicate a system that should handle demanding workloads, but the absence of measured data means gaming performance must be understood through the lens of synthetic benchmark deltas against known rivals.

Gaming Performance

Given that the database contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU pairing, the following analysis uses the Arc A580’s benchmark scores and its performance relative to nearest rivals to frame expected gaming capability. The Arc A580 achieves an average benchmark score of 57,756, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 2,229, which is a strong indicator of modern API performance. Compared to the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, the Arc A580 is 0.6% behind, and it is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT in aggregate benchmark scores. This suggests that the GPU sits in a competitive mid-to-high range, capable of handling 1080p and 1440p gaming with high settings, though the lack of measured FPS means exact frame rates are estimates.

For high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, the Arc A580’s 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 384.0 GTexel/s texture rate should provide sufficient throughput for esports titles and older AAA games at 144Hz, but the exact figures are unknowable from the data. At 1440p, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth offers enough capacity and bandwidth for most titles, though demanding games with high-resolution textures may push memory limits. The GPU’s 24 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support mean ray-traced effects are possible, but the performance impact is likely substantial given the mid-range positioning, as indicated by the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,229 being a single data point rather than a game-specific metric.

The CPU’s role in gaming is equally important. The Core i7-13700T scores 3,282 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result, and its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. However, the lack of measured FPS data means all resolution-specific performance claims are estimates based on these scores rather than observed behavior. The data shows the GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Arc A570M, which is 0.8% behind, placing the A580 in a tight performance cluster where game-to-game variability could shift rankings.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the combination of the i7-13700T’s 3,282 Cinebench R23 single-core score and the Arc A580’s 87th percentile GPU ranking indicates a system that can drive high frame rates at 1080p in competitive titles, with estimates suggesting 144Hz capability in less demanding games. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads ensure background tasks do not interfere with gaming, and the 4.90 GHz boost clock provides responsive single-threaded performance.

Streaming benefits from the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,248 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 28,211, allowing simultaneous game encoding and rendering without major frame drops. The Arc A580’s 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth handle video encoding workloads, supported by its OpenCL score of 91,657, which indicates strong compute capability for encoding tasks.

Video editing is well-supported by the CPU’s 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core, which speed up timeline scrubbing and effect processing, while the GPU’s 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates previews and renders. The i7-13700T’s Passmark data compression score of 327,700 suggests fast file operations, useful for video asset management.

3D rendering workloads leverage the CPU’s multi-core strength, with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,764 and Cinebench R15 multi-core of 2,343, which are strong for CPU-based rendering. The GPU’s 24 RT cores and 3,072 shading units provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering in compatible applications, though the 8 GB memory capacity may limit very large scenes.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,573 enabling fast compilation and parallel builds. The Passmark integer math score of 105,397 indicates strong arithmetic throughput for code processing, and the 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequent code reloads.

Student and office work is handled with ease, as the CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3,821 ensures responsive application switching, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks. The GPU’s 8 GB memory is more than sufficient for spreadsheet, document, and web-based workloads, and the low 35 W CPU TDP combined with the GPU’s 175 W TDP suggests a system that is efficient for everyday tasks.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A580 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a substantial amount for its class. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, and the base GPU clock is 1700 MHz with a boost of 2000 MHz.

The GPU features 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, producing a pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 12.29 TFLOPS for FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS for FP16 with a 2:1 ratio, which is competitive for rendering and compute tasks. The 24 ray tracing cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the GPU is compatible with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API support.

In benchmark terms, the Arc A580 scores 2,229 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 91,657 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 79,381 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores place the GPU in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57,756. Relative to rivals, it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (score 58,085), 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (score 57,367), 0.8% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M (score 58,239, note this indicates the A570M is ahead), and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (score 58,392, meaning the A580 trails). The tight clustering of these scores suggests the A580 performs within a narrow band of these rivals, with real-world rendering differences likely depending on driver optimization and specific scene complexity.

The 8 GB memory capacity is a constraint for high-resolution texture-heavy rendering, but the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth mitigates this by providing fast data movement. The dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 450 W suggested PSU indicates the board power draw is manageable for a mid-range system. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for most workloads, and the display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, supporting modern monitors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The i7-13700T’s 85th percentile CPU ranking and the Arc A580’s 87th percentile GPU ranking indicate a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically outclassing the other. In CPU-intensive workloads like physics calculations, the Passmark physics score of 1,769 is modest, which could bottleneck GPU performance in games that rely heavily on physics simulation. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,229 is a DX12 metric that suggests it can keep pace with the CPU in most gaming scenarios.

The CPU’s multi-core scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 23,248 and Geekbench multi-core of 11,573, which means CPU-bound tasks like AI processing or complex game logic will not lag behind the GPU’s rendering capability. However, the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is substantial, and in memory-bound scenarios, the GPU could outpace the CPU’s ability to feed data, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is higher.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-core performance (3,282 in Cinebench R23) becomes more critical, and the 4.90 GHz boost clock helps prevent bottlenecks. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the Arc A580’s 8 GB memory could lead to texture thrashing in VRAM-hungry games, creating a GPU-side bottleneck. The combined percentile of 86 suggests that overall system performance is high, but the FPS scaling data is absent, so the exact bottleneck behavior is inferred from the component scores.

The CPU’s 35 W TDP indicates it is a power-efficient part, which means it will not produce excessive heat that could throttle the GPU in a shared cooling environment. The GPU’s 175 W TDP is more significant, and the suggested 450 W PSU provides headroom for both components. In workloads that stress both CPU and GPU equally, such as gaming with streaming, the data suggests the GPU will be the primary limiter due to its VRAM capacity, while in compute-heavy tasks like rendering, the CPU’s 16 cores provide robust support.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a desktop market segment. It has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1400.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The architecture is Raptor Lake-S, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for multi-threaded workloads.

In Cinebench benchmarks, the CPU scores 2,343 in R15 multi-core, 330 in R15 single-core, 9,764 in R20 multi-core, 1,378 in R20 single-core, 23,248 in R23 multi-core, and 3,282 in R23 single-core. These scores indicate a CPU that excels in multi-threaded tasks, with the R23 multi-core score being particularly strong for a 35 W TDP part. Geekbench scores are 11,573 multi-core and 2,490 single-core, confirming consistent performance across different benchmark suites.

Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 28,211, single-thread score of 3,821, data compression of 327,700, data encryption of 19,230, extended instructions of 19,306, find prime numbers of 127, floating point math of 73,928, integer math of 105,397, physics of 1,769, and random string sorting of 34,939. The integer and floating point scores are high, indicating strong arithmetic capability for scientific and financial applications. The data compression score suggests efficient file handling, and the encryption score is adequate for secure operations.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and it has PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes for CPU-only connections. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which provides basic display output, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking, though the low base clock suggests a focus on efficiency. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers flexibility in platform choice, and the ECC memory is not supported. The CPU’s release date is 2023-01-03 and it is currently active in production.

Relative to rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score is 35,403, placing it in the 85th percentile. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core 5 213PE (score 35,428), 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700KF (score 35,365), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T (score 35,305), and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K (score 35,287). This positioning shows the i7-13700T is competitive with previous-generation high-end parts, with the multi-core advantage being the key differentiator.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is suited for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p high-refresh experiences, given the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking and the CPU’s strong single-core performance (3,282 in Cinebench R23) which ensures smooth frame pacing in competitive titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for most modern games at these resolutions, though users playing with ultra-high texture packs should consider the memory limit.

Content creators involved in video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,248 that accelerates rendering times. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 91,657 provides hardware acceleration for effects and previews, making this a viable workstation for freelance editors.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s multi-threaded performance, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,573 and Passmark integer math of 105,397, which speeds up build times and parallel processing. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code, improving productivity.

Students and small business workstations can rely on the CPU’s efficiency, with a 35 W TDP that reduces power consumption and heat in compact systems. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display solution, and the Passmark single-thread score of 3,821 ensures responsive office applications like spreadsheets and word processors.

Users upgrading from older Intel platforms will find the Socket 1700 interface familiar, and the support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows them to reuse existing DDR4 modules or invest in faster DDR5. The GPU’s three DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor setups for productivity, while the HDMI 2.1 output enables 4K TV connectivity for media consumption.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a desktop system in the 86th percentile of all builds, with the CPU and GPU both performing in the mid-to-high range. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35,403, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average benchmark score is 57,756, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This consistency means the system is well-matched, with no single component dragging the other down.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,248 is a standout metric, indicating strong multi-threaded performance that rivals previous-generation high-end desktop parts. The single-core score of 3,282 ensures that lightly-threaded applications, such as gaming and office tasks, remain responsive. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,229 shows modern API performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 91,657 demonstrates compute capability for non-graphics workloads.

In terms of percentile positions, the CPU’s 85th percentile and GPU’s 87th percentile are nearly identical, reinforcing the balanced nature of this pairing. The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core 5 213PE (0.1% ahead), Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.1% behind), Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% behind), and Intel Core i7-12700K (0.3% behind), showing that the i7-13700T is competitive with both newer and older parts. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (0.6% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (0.7% behind), Intel Arc A570M (0.8% ahead), and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (1.1% behind), indicating the A580 sits in a tight cluster where driver updates could shift rankings.

The combined percentile of 86 suggests that, overall, this system outperforms 86% of desktop builds in the database, which is a strong result for a mid-range pairing. The data shows that neither component is a weak link, and the system as a whole is positioned for demanding applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is shared with other 13th-generation Raptor Lake processors and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for modern NVMe drives, though the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backwards compatible and sufficient for the Arc A580.

The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, which is exceptionally low for a 16-core part, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 450 W, meaning a system with both components should have ample power headroom with a 450 W or higher power supply. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, so the PSU must provide these cables. The GPU’s TDP is 175 W, and the CPU’s 35 W TDP means the total system draw is modest, allowing for a compact cooling solution.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-tier GPU, such as one with more VRAM, since the 8 GB capacity of the Arc A580 could be a limiting factor in future games. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface means any modern GPU will be compatible, and the CPU’s 16 cores will not bottleneck a more powerful graphics card. On the CPU side, an upgrade to a higher-clocked 13th-generation part with the same Socket 1700 would be straightforward, though the current CPU’s performance is already strong.

The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose between cost-effective DDR4 memory or faster DDR5, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though the low base clock suggests the CPU is designed for efficiency rather than extreme overclocks. The 30 MB L3 cache is a shared resource, and the memory bus is dual-channel, so adding higher-capacity memory modules will improve performance in memory-bound tasks. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 for CPU-attached devices, which future-proofs the system for next-generation storage.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-13700T’s core and thread count?

A: The CPU has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 1400.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, based on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc A580 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with an effective memory speed of 16 Gbps.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 86, meaning this desktop build outperforms 86% of all systems in the database.

Q: Does the Arc A580 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 24 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 APIs.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and the GPU’s TDP?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 175 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W for the system.

Q: Which memory types are supported by the i7-13700T?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark score relative to the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT?

A: The Arc A580’s average benchmark score is 57,756, which is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT’s score of 58,392.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-13700T CPU and Intel Arc A580 GPU, representing a balanced mid-to-high range system. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 35 W TDP and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the GPU is a 6 nm Alchemist part with 8 GB GDDR6 and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The combined percentile of 86 places this system in the top tier of desktop builds, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 87th percentile, indicating strong overall performance for gaming, content creation, and productivity tasks. The pairing is well-matched, with no significant bottleneck evident from the benchmark data, and the platform offers upgrade potential through the Socket 1700 interface and DDR4/DDR5 memory support.