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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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Top 10% 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
89%
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GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

19,410 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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Ultimate

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

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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

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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

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# FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-13700TE's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor based on Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35 W TDP, making it a low-power variant within the Core 13th Gen lineup.

Q: How does the Core i7-13700TE compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

A: The Core i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS's average score of 31074. This places the two processors statistically equivalent in overall performance, with the Ryzen edge being negligible.

Q: What is the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX's memory configuration?

A: The RX 7900 XTX features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2500 MHz, with 20 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RX 7900 XTX sits at the 64th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19410. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, which scores 19334 (0.4% lower), while the NVIDIA TITAN Xp trails by 1.2% with a score of 19177.

Q: Does the Core i7-13700TE support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It does not support ECC memory, and its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes available from the CPU.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-13700TE and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX build is 73, indicating it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all desktop configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this exact combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU+GPU pairing. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

# Balance and Bottleneck

Analyzing the balance of this pairing requires examining where each component sits relative to its respective performance pool. The CPU occupies the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 64th percentile among all graphics cards. This 18-percentage-point gap suggests the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the combined percentile of 73 indicates a configuration that is well-matched overall.

The CPU's low base clock of 1100.00 MHz with a 4.80 GHz boost creates a wide frequency envelope. In lightly threaded workloads, the boost clock can drive single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2639. However, in sustained multi-threaded tasks, the 35 W TDP will limit how long the processor can maintain high clocks across all 16 cores. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 18698 reflects this thermal envelope, which is respectable but not class-leading for a 16-core part.

The GPU's 355 W TDP dwarfs the CPU's 35 W TDP, indicating that in gaming scenarios, the graphics card will dominate power draw and heat output. The suggested PSU of 750 W accommodates this imbalance, with the CPU's modest power requirement leaving ample headroom for the GPU's peak demands.

In CPU-limited scenarios, such as 1080p gaming with lower graphics settings, the i7-13700TE's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3422) will be the primary driver of frame rates. The PassMark physics score of 1368 further suggests that game physics calculations, which are typically CPU-bound, will be handled adequately but not exceptionally.

In GPU-limited scenarios, such as 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing, the RX 7900 XTX's compute capabilities (61.39 TFLOPS FP32) will become the bottleneck. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory capacity and throughput rarely limit performance, even with high-resolution textures.

For mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, the CPU's 24 threads provide headroom for encoding tasks alongside game logic. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22754 indicates solid parallel processing capability, though the 35 W TDP may cause clock throttling during simultaneous gaming and encoding sessions.

# Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-13700TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 and a single-core score of 2639. In Cinebench R20, the processor scores 7853 multi-core and 1108 single-core, while in the older R15 test, it achieves 1884 multi-core and 265 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 82nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 31028.

The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, which scores 31074 on average, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081, showing a 0.2% gap, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143, a 0.4% gap. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879, which is 0.5% lower. This tight clustering indicates the i7-13700TE performs within a narrow band of comparable processors.

PassMark results further characterize the CPU. Integer math scores 97911, floating-point math scores 66421, and extended instructions score 13750. Data compression reaches 243565, while data encryption hits 15006. The processor finds prime numbers at a rate of 101, and random string sorting completes at 27307. The multi-thread score of 22754 and single-thread score of 3422 round out the picture.

The RX 7900 XTX achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841. In Geekbench, it scores 50465 in OpenCL and 85612 in Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 31238, G2D score of 1267, and GPU compute score of 17689. Legacy DirectX tests show scores of 166 for DX10, 356 for DX11, 131 for DX12, and 330 for DX9. The GPU's average benchmark score is 19410, placing it at the 64th percentile.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its percentile cohort and a GPU that, while strong in absolute terms, sits lower relative to its own competitive set. The combined percentile of 73 reflects this pairing's overall standing.

# Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need strong CPU throughput for professional workloads alongside a high-end GPU for graphics-intensive tasks. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large dataset processing will benefit from the CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM. The 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability accelerates rendering tasks that leverage GPU acceleration.

Gamers seeking high-refresh-rate experiences at 1440p or 4K resolution will find the RX 7900 XTX well-suited, with its 24 GB memory buffer accommodating modern game assets. The CPU's single-thread score of 3422 ensures that even CPU-bound titles maintain playable frame rates, though the 35 W TDP may limit sustained boost clocks in extended sessions.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 18698, which indicates strong parallel build performance. The PassMark data compression score of 243565 suggests efficient handling of archive operations and database workloads.

Students in engineering or computer science programs can leverage this build for simulation software and machine learning coursework, where the GPU's 122.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerates training workloads. Small business workstations handling financial modeling, data analysis, or CAD software will find the combination responsive, with the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensuring smooth multitasking.

The 35 W TDP CPU makes this an efficient choice for always-on workstations where power consumption matters, while the GPU's 355 W TDP is typical for a high-end graphics card in this class.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on the Navi 31 chip using RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, with a transistor density of 109.1M per mm². The GPU features 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units.

Memory configuration includes 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Base clock runs at 1929 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and boost clock of 2498 MHz. Memory operates at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU's pixel rate is 479.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 959.2 GTexel/s.

Compute performance reaches 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 and 122.8 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The 96 ray accelerators handle ray tracing workloads, though the GPU lacks dedicated tensor cores, relying on shader-based compute for AI tasks. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 85612 shows excellent low-level API capability.

The PassMark G3D score of 31238 places the GPU at the 64th percentile among all graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, scores 19334, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602 (1% higher), and the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA TITAN Xp trails at 19177, 1.2% lower.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM allows loading large scenes and high-resolution textures without swapping. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures rapid data transfer between VRAM and compute units. The dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors requires a 750 W PSU, and the card measures 287 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 51 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-13700TE combined with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this exact pairing, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841 and its 64th percentile ranking, the RX 7900 XTX should deliver high frame rates at 1440p in most modern titles. The 24 GB VRAM eliminates memory capacity concerns for ultra texture settings, while 960.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution asset streaming.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 compute power suggests playable frame rates in demanding titles, though ray tracing workloads will be less competitive due to only 96 ray accelerators compared to dedicated RT hardware in rival architectures. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 131 indicates reasonable API efficiency, while the DirectX 11 score of 356 suggests strong legacy API performance.

The CPU's single-thread score of 3422 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2639 will support high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the 35 W TDP may cause clock throttling during prolonged gaming sessions, potentially reducing 1% low frame rates. The PassMark physics score of 1368 indicates adequate physics processing for most games.

Esports titles at 1080p should see very high frame rates, limited primarily by CPU single-thread performance. Triple-A titles at 1440p ultra settings should maintain smooth frame rates, while 4K gaming will require occasional settings adjustments for the most demanding titles.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size measures 257 mm², with a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 20 CPU lanes.

The base clock of 1100.00 MHz is notably low, reflecting the 35 W TDP design goal. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides substantial single-thread headroom when thermals allow. The processor includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, though the discrete RX 7900 XTX makes this largely redundant.

Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 demonstrates strong parallel performance for a 35 W part. The single-core score of 2639 indicates competitive single-thread speed. Cinebench R20 scores of 7853 multi-core and 1108 single-core follow the same pattern, as do R15 scores of 1884 multi-core and 265 single-core.

PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 22754 and single-thread score of 3422. Integer math scores 97911, floating-point math scores 66421, and extended instructions score 13750. Data compression reaches 243565, while data encryption hits 15006. The processor finds prime numbers at 101, and random string sorting completes at 27307.

The average benchmark score of 31028 places the CPU at the 82nd percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.5%: the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31074 (-0.1%), Intel Core i7-12700F at 31081 (-0.2%), Intel Core 9 273PTE at 31143 (-0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS at 30879 (+0.5%).

For real workloads, the 24 threads handle multi-threaded compilation, rendering, and data processing efficiently. The low base clock means sustained all-core workloads will run at reduced frequencies, but the boost clock provides responsive single-thread performance for interactive tasks. The processor is multiplier-locked, preventing overclocking, and does not support ECC memory.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700TE with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The CPU, released on 2023-01-03, remains in active production, while the GPU, released on 2022-11-02, is end-of-life with the Navi IV successor already announced.

The combined percentile ranking of 73 indicates this configuration outperforms 73% of all desktop builds in the benchmark database. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking is notably higher than the GPU's 64th percentile, suggesting the processor is the stronger component relative to its competitive set.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 31028 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 19410 combine to create a system that excels in CPU-heavy professional workloads while providing strong GPU compute for graphics tasks. The 35 W CPU TDP paired with the 355 W GPU TDP creates an asymmetric power profile, with the GPU dominating system power draw.

The GPU's launch MSRP is 999 USD, which should be stated only as historical context. The build requires a 750 W PSU, with the GPU using 2x 8-pin power connectors. The dual-slot GPU measures 287 mm in length, requiring a case with adequate clearance.

The processor's socket is Intel Socket 1700, supporting DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. This pairing represents a high-end GPU with a mid-range, power-efficient CPU, creating a system suited for users prioritizing GPU performance while maintaining energy efficiency in CPU workloads.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 7900 XTX's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6841 indicates strong raw graphics performance, while the CPU's single-thread score of 3422 supports high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. At 1080p or 1440p, most games should exceed playable refresh rates, though the CPU's 35 W TDP may cause occasional frame dips during sustained load.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads provide ample headroom for software encoding alongside game logic. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22754 indicates sufficient parallel capability, though the low base clock may limit simultaneous encoding quality. GPU-based encoding using the RX 7900 XTX's compute units could offload this work.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 accelerates export and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM allows previewing large timelines with effects. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 61.39 TFLOPS FP32 support GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The GPU's 122.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance accelerates render engines that leverage half-precision compute. The 24 GB VRAM handles complex scenes with high-resolution textures. The CPU's multi-thread score supports CPU-based renderers, though the 35 W TDP will slow long render times.

Software development: The CPU's 24 threads parallelize compilation tasks, with the PassMark integer math score of 97911 indicating strong arithmetic throughput. The data compression score of 243565 speeds up build artifact packaging. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking ensures smooth multitasking across IDEs, containers, and databases.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP makes this an energy-efficient choice for daily use, with the PassMark single-thread score of 3422 providing responsive application performance. The GPU's compute capabilities support data analysis and visualization coursework, while the dual-channel memory supports 64 GB or more of RAM for virtual machines and large spreadsheets.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports 12th and 13th generation Core processors. Memory options include DDR4 or DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

The 750 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for the 355 W GPU and 35 W CPU, with additional capacity for drives, fans, and peripherals. The GPU's 2x 8-pin power connectors are standard for high-end cards, and the dual-slot design fits most mid-tower and full-tower cases with 287 mm of clearance.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the CPU with a higher-TDP 13th generation Core i7 or i9 processor on the same socket, which would provide higher sustained multi-core performance at the cost of increased power consumption. The existing DDR5 memory would carry over, though the 35 W cooler would need replacement for higher-TDP processors.

The GPU's end-of-life status means the successor Navi IV architecture is the eventual upgrade path. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface remains compatible with future GPUs, and the 750 W PSU provides sufficient capacity for most next-generation graphics cards, though higher-end models may require a larger PSU.

The platform's DDR4 support allows budget-conscious builders to use existing memory, while DDR5 provides higher bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads. The CPU's locked multiplier prevents overclocking, so performance improvements come from component upgrades rather than tuning. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails, though it is not suitable for gaming.