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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

60,347 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-13700T's position relative to other CPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The i7-13700T sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,403. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 5 213PE, scores 35,428, putting the i7-13700T just 0.1% behind. It edges out the Intel Core i7-12700KF by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-13600T by 0.3%.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4090 holds the 88th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 60,347. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches it almost exactly at 60,326 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 trails by 0.3% at 60,140. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leads by 2.5% at 61,896, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 sits 2.9% behind at 58,657.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the i7-13700T, and what architecture does it use?

A: The i7-13700T has 16 cores and 24 threads, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) using a 10 nm process node from Intel. It is a desktop-class processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a die size of 257 mm².

Q: What memory and expansion options does the i7-13700T support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the RTX 4090's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the FACT PACK contain measured frame rate data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i7-13700T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination. All frame rate discussion in this analysis is therefore estimated from benchmark scores, not measured directly.

Q: What are the release dates and production statuses of these two components?

A: The i7-13700T was released on 2023-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $384 and remains in active production. The RTX 4090 was released on 2022-09-19 with a launch MSRP of $1,599 USD and is now end-of-life in production status.

Benchmark Performance

The combined percentile for this desktop build stands at 87, placing it in the upper tier of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU alone reaches the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. This near-parity in percentile ranking signals a balanced pairing at the high end, though the exact workload determines which component leads.

Looking at the CPU benchmarks, the i7-13700T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,248 and a single-core score of 3,282. In Geekbench, it posts 11,573 multi-core and 2,490 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 28,211, with a single-thread score of 3,821. These figures place it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-12700K (average score 35,287) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T (average score 35,305). The average benchmark score of 35,403 reflects strong all-around compute capability across rendering, encryption, and math workloads.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 9,223, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores reach 255,416 and 271,631 respectively. The PassMark G3D score is 38,194, and GPU compute scores 26,613. The average benchmark score of 60,347 places it at the 88th percentile, with the nearest rival being the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 — a 0% delta — and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M leading by 2.5%. The RTX 4090 trails the Pro W6600M but outpaces the Radeon PRO V710 by 2.9%.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU's raw compute (82.58 TFLOPS FP32) and the CPU's multi-threaded throughput (23,248 in Cinebench R23) complement each other. For tasks that scale across cores, the CPU holds its own against higher-TDP rivals. For graphics-intensive workloads, the GPU's benchmark scores suggest it operates at the top of its class, with the 88th percentile confirming its position among the fastest cards tested.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The GPU packs 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. It includes 128 ray tracing cores and 512 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for both RT and AI-accelerated workloads.

Memory bandwidth is a standout feature: 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s. This bandwidth, combined with a base clock of 2235 MHz and boost clock of 2520 MHz, yields a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 82.58 TFLOPS 1:1) indicates that the card can handle both single-precision and half-precision compute at similar rates — useful for AI inference and training tasks that leverage tensor cores.

In benchmark terms, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 reflects strong rasterization performance in modern DirectX 12 titles. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 271,631 is higher than the OpenCL score of 255,416, suggesting the card performs well across both low-level and general-purpose compute APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 38,194, when combined with the GPU compute score of 26,613, indicates that the card's graphics and compute capabilities are both substantial, though compute trails graphics in relative PassMark terms.

For rendering workloads, the 128 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, while the 512 tensor cores handle denoising and DLSS tasks. The 24 GB VRAM capacity allows for large texture sets and complex 3D scenes without spilling to system memory. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures that the GPU can feed its 16,384 shading units efficiently, minimizing stalls in texture-heavy rendering passes. The card's 450 W TDP and suggested 850 W PSU indicate that power delivery is a consideration, but the performance per watt, given the benchmark scores, remains competitive.

Who Should Build It

This combination targets users who need both high-end CPU compute and top-tier GPU acceleration. Gamers at 4K resolution with maximum settings would benefit from the RTX 4090's 88th percentile performance, which the benchmark scores suggest can handle the most demanding titles. Content creators working with 8K video or complex After Effects compositions would leverage the 24 GB VRAM and the CPU's 16 cores for encoding and multi-stream workflows.

Software developers building and testing AI models would find the 512 tensor cores and 82.58 TFLOPS FP16 performance useful for training and inference, while the CPU's 24 threads handle compilation and data preprocessing. Students in computer science or digital arts programs, who need to run both CPU-intensive simulations and GPU-accelerated renderers, would find this build capable across both fronts.

Small business workstations handling CAD, architectural visualization, or scientific computing would benefit from the CPU's 85th percentile multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 23,248) and the GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth for large data sets. The i7-13700T's 35 W TDP is notable — it delivers substantial compute at a low power envelope, which could suit always-on workstations. However, the RTX 4090's 450 W TDP means this is not a low-power overall system; the CPU's efficiency is offset by the GPU's power draw.

The combination's 87th combined percentile indicates that it sits above most systems in the database, making it suitable for professionals who cannot tolerate performance bottlenecks in either compute or graphics.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700T is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1400 MHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The T-suffix indicates a low-power variant with a 35 W TDP, yet the boost clock remains high enough to deliver strong single-threaded performance.

Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache hierarchy supports the multi-threaded workloads that benefit from shared data access. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on platform and budget.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 23,248 and single-core of 3,282 indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11,573 and single-core of 2,490 reinforce this. PassMark tests reveal specific workload characteristics: integer math scores 105,397, floating-point math scores 73,928, and extended instructions (SIMD) score 19,306. Data compression hits 327,700, while data encryption scores 19,230. Prime number finding scores 127, and random string sorting scores 34,939.

The percentile of 85 places it above the vast majority of processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core 5 213PE, is within 0.1% — effectively a statistical tie. The Intel Core i7-12700KF and Intel Core i5-13600T are also within 0.3%, meaning that for real-world workloads, this CPU performs on par with those chips despite its lower TDP. The 35 W TDP is the differentiator: it achieves these scores within a fraction of the power budget of higher-TDP rivals, though the specific power draw is not measured here.

For real workloads, the 16 cores and 24 threads handle multi-threaded compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering efficiently. The 4.90 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks like legacy applications or lightly threaded games still perform well. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the discrete RTX 4090 will handle all graphics duties in this pairing.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

The RTX 4090's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 and PassMark G3D score of 38,194 suggest that at 4K resolution with ultra settings, this GPU can maintain high frame rates in most titles. The 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects. The 128 RT cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is increasingly common in AAA titles.

At 1440p, the GPU's 88th percentile position indicates that it will not be the limiting factor; the CPU's single-core score of 3,282 in Cinebench R23 and 2,490 in Geekbench single-core should keep frame rates stable in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, and its 85th percentile position suggests it can handle high-refresh gaming, though the RTX 4090 is arguably overkill for that resolution.

The estimated frame rates should be treated with caution. The benchmark scores indicate that the GPU is among the fastest available, but actual FPS varies by game engine, optimization, and driver. The data shows no measured values, so any specific FPS number would be speculative. The qualitative picture is clear: this pairing targets 4K gaming with all settings maxed, and it likely delivers playable frame rates in even the most demanding titles based on the 88th GPU percentile.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090's 88th percentile and the CPU's 85th percentile support high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU's 24 threads handle both GPU-bound and CPU-bound titles. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth reduces texture streaming bottlenecks.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads provide headroom for encoding while gaming, and the GPU's 512 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based encoding and enhancement features. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28,211 indicates sufficient throughput for simultaneous game and stream processing.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 23,248 and 16 cores handle timeline rendering and effects. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM supports 8K footage and complex compositing. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416 suggests strong GPU acceleration for effects that leverage compute.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench scores (R15 multi-core 2,343, R20 multi-core 9,764, R23 multi-core 23,248) show scaling across renderer versions. The GPU's FP32 and FP16 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS each supports both single-precision and half-precision rendering paths. The 128 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 105,397 and data compression score of 327,700 indicate strong performance for compilation and data processing. The 24 threads handle parallel builds, and the 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for iterative tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP makes it efficient for sustained workloads, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,490 handles everyday applications. The GPU is overkill for this scenario, but the CPU alone is well-suited for academic and productivity tasks.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ada Lovelace-based card with 24 GB GDDR6X and a 450 W TDP. The combined percentile of 87 places this system in the upper tier of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations.

The i7-13700T's 85th percentile and the RTX 4090's 88th percentile indicate that both components are high performers relative to their respective categories. The CPU's low TDP is atypical for a high-core-count processor, yet its benchmark scores remain competitive with higher-power rivals like the Intel Core i7-12700K (within 0.3% average benchmark score). The GPU's 88th percentile places it among the fastest cards in the database, with its nearest rival only 2.5% ahead in average score.

This is not a mainstream build; it targets enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum GPU performance and solid CPU throughput without the power draw of a flagship desktop CPU. The pairing is coherent for GPU-heavy workloads where the CPU's multi-threaded performance is sufficient but not the primary focus.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the GPU outranks the CPU in percentile terms: 88 vs. 85. This suggests that in most graphics-bound scenarios, the GPU will be the primary performance driver, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid being a significant bottleneck.

For GPU-heavy workloads like 4K gaming or GPU rendering, the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 GB VRAM will be the limiting factor once maxed out. The CPU's single-core score of 3,282 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to feed the GPU at high resolutions, where frame rates are often GPU-limited. At lower resolutions (1080p), the CPU's 85th percentile may become the bottleneck in CPU-bound titles, as the GPU's performance is so high that it can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls.

For CPU-heavy workloads like video encoding or software compilation, the i7-13700T will be the limiting factor. Its 35 W TDP and lower base clock of 1400 MHz mean that sustained all-core workloads may not hold boost clocks as high as a higher-TDP CPU. However, the benchmark scores show that it performs within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-12700K (average score 35,287), so the practical bottleneck is minimal in most cases.

The FPS scaling evidence, though not measured directly, can be inferred from percentile differences. The 3-point percentile gap (88 vs. 85) is small, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component grossly exceeds the other's capability. In gaming, the GPU will likely dominate performance in most titles, while the CPU keeps up sufficiently. In compute tasks, the CPU's multi-threaded scores (23,248 in Cinebench R23) will determine throughput, with the GPU only accelerating specific workloads like rendering or AI inference where its compute units come into play.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700T uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, giving builders access to the latest NVMe SSDs and expansion cards. The CPU's 35 W TDP means that most LGA 1700 motherboards can handle it without elaborate VRM cooling, though the RTX 4090's 450 W TDP requires a robust power delivery system.

The suggested PSU for this GPU is 850 W, which covers the combined power draw of the CPU and GPU, along with other system components. The RTX 4090 uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a triple-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width — so case compatibility is a consideration.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, such as a Core i9 variant, which would improve multi-threaded performance for CPU-bound workloads. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means that future GPUs or storage devices can be added without changing the motherboard. Memory can be upgraded to higher-capacity DDR5 modules, and the 24 GB VRAM on the GPU provides ample headroom for several years of demanding applications.

The GPU is end-of-life in production status, with a successor (GeForce 50 series) listed in the FACT PACK. However, the RTX 4090's 88th percentile and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth mean that it remains a top-tier performer. The CPU is in active production, and its low TDP makes it a versatile choice for builds where power efficiency is a priority. For users who want to push beyond this system, the socket and PCIe support allow for incremental upgrades without a full rebuild.