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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Intel Core i7-13700T

35,403 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its configuration pairs 8 performance cores with 8 efficiency cores, a hybrid design that allows the chip to balance heavy multi-threaded workloads against lighter background tasks. The base clock sits at just 1400 MHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.90 GHz, a wide frequency range that hints at aggressive turbo behavior when thermal headroom permits. The 35 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, suggesting this is a power-constrained variant designed for compact or thermally limited systems rather than max-performance desktops.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which can reduce latency in workloads that exhibit temporal locality. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in platform cost and bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported, which may matter for users planning long-running compute jobs where silent data corruption is a concern. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output and basic acceleration, though it is not intended for gaming or GPU compute.

The chip's benchmark results paint a picture of a processor that punches above its modest power envelope. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 23248 is strong, while the single-core score of 3282 indicates excellent per-thread performance. Geekbench scores of 11573 multi-core and 2490 single-core reinforce this pattern. These numbers suggest the 13700T can handle everything from heavy compilation tasks to responsive everyday use without breaking a sweat, despite the low TDP. The Passmark suite shows a multi-thread score of 28211, with integer math at 105397 and floating-point math at 73928, indicating robust arithmetic throughput. Data compression scores of 327700 and encryption at 19230 highlight the chip's ability to accelerate archival and security workloads.

The average benchmark score of 35403 places this CPU at the 85th percentile of all processors, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs on the market. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 213PE, which scores 35428 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.1% slower). Notably, the 13700T edges out the i7-12700K, a higher-power part, by 0.3%, and the i5-13600T by the same margin. This close grouping suggests the 13700T sits in a highly competitive performance tier where small architectural advantages and power management strategies determine the ranking. The fact that a 35 W TDP part can match or beat higher-TDP predecessors confirms Raptor Lake's efficiency gains.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this CPU-GPU pairing shows a system at the 84th percentile overall, which indicates a high-performing desktop configuration that will handle demanding applications with ease. The CPU alone sits at the 85th percentile, while the GPU holds the 83rd percentile, placing both components firmly in the upper echelon of their respective categories. This near-equal percentile positioning suggests a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overshadows the other, though the CPU has a slight edge in relative standing.

Looking at the CPU benchmarks in detail, the Cinebench R15 scores of 2343 multi-core and 330 single-core establish a baseline for older rendering workloads. The R20 scores of 9764 multi-core and 1378 single-core show scaling that aligns with the additional threads, while the R23 scores of 23248 multi-core and 3282 single-core demonstrate the chip's ability to sustain high throughput over longer rendering tasks. Passmark's physics score of 1769 and single-thread score of 3821 indicate solid real-world responsiveness, while the find prime numbers score of 127 is a weaker result that suggests some integer-heavy single-threaded operations may not be this chip's strongest suit.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 provides a modern DirectX 12 gaming and compute metric. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 170037 and 192697, respectively, show strong compute capabilities across different APIs. Passmark G3D score of 26896 and GPU compute score of 15282 further confirm the graphics card's substantial processing power. The older DirectX tests show scores of 184 for DX10, 223 for DX11, 110 for DX12, and 274 for DX9, which are legacy metrics but still indicate the card can handle older APIs without issue, though modern workloads will rely more heavily on the newer benchmark results.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which scores 40870 (0.8% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at 41707 (1.2% higher). Most striking is the comparison to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 40377 — the 3080 Ti outperforms this newer card by 2%. This is a notable finding, as it suggests the 3080 Ti remains competitive against a more recent generation, at least in aggregate benchmark terms. The Tesla M40's close score of 41897 (1.7% higher) indicates that the 3080 Ti's compute-heavy architecture competes well with data-center-oriented GPUs in raw throughput, though the feature sets differ significantly.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a massive GA102 chip containing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The transistor density of 45.1M per mm² reflects a mature process node that prioritizes raw performance over density efficiency. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that is critical for high-resolution textures and large compute datasets. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz with an effective data rate of 19 Gbps, which is among the fastest memory speeds of its generation.

The compute resources are substantial: 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The 80 RT cores handle ray tracing acceleration, while 320 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for AI and deep learning workloads. The base clock of 1365 MHz boosts to 1665 MHz, yielding pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 34.10 TFLOPS, matched by FP16 at 34.10 TFLOPS (1:1), positions this card as a strong performer for both traditional graphics and compute-heavy tasks like scientific simulation or machine learning inference.

The 350 W TDP requires robust cooling and power delivery; the dual-slot design with a 285 mm length (11.2 inches) and 40 mm width (1.6 inches) means it will fit in most mid-tower cases, but the 1x 12-pin power connector may require an adapter for older power supplies. The suggested PSU is 750 W, which provides adequate headroom for the card's transient power spikes. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high-refresh-rate monitors and multi-display setups. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and near-future titles.

The Passmark G3D score of 26896 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077 indicate that the 3080 Ti excels in rasterization and modern DX12 workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 192697 suggests strong performance in cross-platform graphics APIs, while the OpenCL score of 170037 demonstrates compute versatility. For rendering applications that leverage RT cores, the 80 dedicated units will accelerate ray-traced effects, though the Ampere generation's RT performance is outpaced by newer architectures. The tensor cores enable DLSS upscaling, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games, and also accelerate AI-based workloads in creative software.

# Gaming Performance

Important note: The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination of Intel Core i7-13700T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. All frame rate figures discussed below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26896 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077, the RTX 3080 Ti is clearly capable of high-end 1440p and 4K gaming. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 912.4 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for current AAA titles at high settings, including those with large texture packs. The FP32 throughput of 34.10 TFLOPS provides ample raw shader performance for modern engines, while the 80 RT cores enable ray-traced effects at playable frame rates in most games when combined with DLSS.

For esports titles like competitive shooters or MOBAs, the combination of the CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock and the GPU's high fill rates should deliver frame rates well above 144 Hz at 1080p or 1440p, likely approaching or exceeding 200 FPS in less demanding games. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3821 and Geekbench single-core score of 2490 indicate strong per-core performance that can keep up with high-refresh-rate gaming, where the CPU often becomes the bottleneck at low resolutions.

At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and the 3080 Ti's 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 532.8 GTexel/s texture rate will sustain high settings in most titles, though frame rates will vary between 60 and 100 FPS depending on the game's optimization. The 12 GB VRAM may become a limiting factor in future titles that require more memory at 4K with ultra textures, but for current games, it remains sufficient. Ray tracing at 4K will be demanding, and DLSS will be necessary to achieve smooth frame rates in heavily ray-traced scenes, leveraging the 320 tensor cores for upscaling.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU at the 85th percentile and GPU at the 83rd percentile are closely matched, suggesting that neither component will consistently bottleneck the other across a wide range of workloads. However, the nature of the bottleneck shifts depending on the task. In CPU-bound scenarios like low-resolution gaming or physics-heavy simulations, the 13700T's 35 W TDP may cause it to throttle before reaching its full potential, especially in sustained loads. The Passmark physics score of 1769 is relatively modest, which could indicate a bottleneck in games that rely heavily on CPU physics calculations.

In GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming or high-detail rendering, the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile standing will be the limiting factor, but its high memory bandwidth and compute throughput ensure it remains a capable performer. The 0.3% performance delta between the CPU and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K, suggests that the 13700T is not leaving significant performance on the table compared to higher-TDP parts, but the low TDP means sustained all-core workloads may see clock speeds drop below the 4.90 GHz boost under prolonged stress.

The FPS scaling evidence, while not measured directly, can be inferred from the benchmark data. The GPU's 3DMark score of 5077 and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23248 indicate that in typical gaming scenarios, the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and high frame rates. For content creation workloads that use both CPU and GPU — such as video editing with GPU acceleration — this system should maintain good utilization of both components, with the CPU handling encoding and the GPU handling effects and rendering.

# FAQ

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

A: The CPU has 16 cores and 24 threads, using a hybrid architecture with 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 3080 Ti provide?

A: The GPU has 912.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, achieved through 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The boost clock reaches 4.90 GHz, while the base clock is 1400 MHz.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3080 Ti includes 80 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing acceleration, along with 320 tensor cores for DLSS.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and does it affect performance?

A: The TDP is 35 W, which is low for a 16-core chip. This may cause thermal throttling under sustained all-core loads, but the boost clock of 4.90 GHz indicates strong short-burst performance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The 13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is 0.3% higher than the i7-12700K's score of 35287.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti delivers 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with FP16 also at 34.10 TFLOPS.

# Who Should Build It

This system is suited for gamers targeting high-refresh-rate 1440p or solid 4K performance. The GPU's 83rd percentile standing and 12 GB VRAM make it capable for modern titles at high settings, while the CPU's 85th percentile ensures minimal bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The 4.90 GHz boost clock supports competitive gaming where frame rates above 144 Hz are desirable.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or GPU-accelerated effects will benefit from the balance of CPU and GPU power. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23248 handles encoding and compilation, while the GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 and 80 RT cores accelerate rendering tasks. The 24 threads provide ample parallelism for multi-threaded creative applications.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores and 24 threads, with Passmark integer math score of 105397 indicating strong throughput for build tasks. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory allows cost-effective configurations. Students and small business users running office applications, web browsing, and productivity suites will find the system overwhelmingly capable, with the integrated UHD Graphics 770 providing a backup display option.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, creating a high-performance system that sits at the 84th combined percentile. The CPU, from the Core 13th Gen Raptor Lake series, offers 16 cores and 24 threads with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the GPU, from the GeForce 30-series Ampere generation, provides 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This is a desktop-class configuration that targets enthusiasts and professionals who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and high-end GPU acceleration.

The CPU's low 35 W TDP distinguishes this build from typical high-performance desktops, suggesting a focus on efficiency and thermal management rather than raw sustained power. The GPU's 350 W TDP, however, means the system still requires a substantial power supply, with the suggested PSU at 750 W. The overall tier, based on the 84th percentile, places this system in the upper range of desktop configurations, suitable for demanding applications but not at the absolute top of the performance spectrum.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes, enabling fast NVMe storage and current-generation graphics cards, though the RTX 3080 Ti uses PCIe 4.0 x16 and will not saturate the Gen 5 connection.

The GPU's suggested PSU of 750 W provides headroom for the 350 W TDP card and the 35 W CPU, but users planning to add multiple drives or overclock may want additional capacity. The 1x 12-pin power connector requires an adapter for most power supplies, which is included with the card. The socket 1700 platform supports 13th Gen Core processors, but future upgrades would require a new motherboard if moving to a different socket generation.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity or move to faster DDR5 modules, as the CPU's performance is not likely to be the primary bottleneck in most workloads. For GPU upgrades, the 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile leaves room for improvement, but the 750 W PSU may need to be upgraded for a higher-TDP card. The CPU's 35 W TDP means cooling is less of a concern, so the upgrade path is primarily dictated by GPU and memory choices.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3080 Ti's 3DMark score of 5077 and the CPU's 4.90 GHz boost clock should deliver frame rates exceeding 144 Hz at 1080p and 1440p in most competitive titles. The 12 GB VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures without stuttering.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding, while the GPU's NVENC (via tensor cores) can offload encoding tasks. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 28211 indicates it can handle streaming software alongside gaming without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23248 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates effects, color grading, and preview rendering. The 12 GB VRAM handles 4K timelines and multiple video layers.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 cores handle viewport simulation and CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 80 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders. The GPU compute score of 15282 indicates strong performance in GPU-accelerated render engines like Blender Cycles or Octane.

Software development: The 24 threads and 30 MB L3 cache speed up compilation and code analysis. The Passmark integer math score of 105397 reflects strong arithmetic throughput, and the data encryption score of 19230 supports secure development workflows.

Student and office work: This system is far more powerful than needed for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, ensuring smooth multitasking. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled, and the low CPU TDP keeps energy costs manageable.

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