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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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Top 7% 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%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

57,367 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

Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700TE and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE pairing presents a desktop configuration where the balance shifts depending on workload type. The CPU holds an 82nd percentile position among all CPUs, while the GPU sits higher at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, indicating the graphics card is the more dominant component in this pairing. The combined percentile for the system is 85, suggesting that in mixed workloads, the GPU slightly outpaces the CPU in raw capability relative to their respective markets.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's multithreaded performance is substantial but not class-leading. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 18698 points in multi-core and 2639 in single-core, producing a multi-to-single ratio of roughly 7.1:1. This ratio indicates strong parallel scaling but also reveals that single-threaded tasks will not be bottlenecked by the CPU—they simply will not utilize its full potential. The Passmark multithread score of 22754 versus a single-thread score of 3422 further confirms this pattern, with the CPU delivering about 6.6 times more throughput when all cores are engaged.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 illustrate a graphics processor designed for high-throughput rendering. The combination of CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that in gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions, while at lower resolutions the CPU's single-thread capability could become the constraining factor. The CPU's base clock of 1100 MHz is notably low, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides significant headroom for burst workloads, which is typical for a 35 W TDP part designed to scale up under load.

Data from Passmark's specialized tests shows the CPU handles integer math at 97911 and floating-point math at 66421, indicating balanced arithmetic capability. The extended instructions score of 13750 and data encryption score of 15006 suggest the processor can handle cryptographic and SIMD workloads without introducing severe bottlenecks. The data compression score of 243565 is exceptionally high relative to the other Passmark metrics, implying that the CPU's cache hierarchy and memory subsystem are well-tuned for throughput-oriented tasks.

When comparing to nearest rivals, the CPU sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, showing that this Intel part is competitively positioned despite its lower TDP. The GPU, meanwhile, trails the Intel Arc A580 by 0.7%, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM by 1.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT by 1.8% in average benchmark score, placing it in a tight cluster of similar-performing graphics cards. This near-parity with rivals means that neither component dramatically outclasses its peer group, and system balance will depend heavily on the specific application.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the benchmark database. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 and its 87th percentile ranking provide the primary basis for these estimates.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-thread score of 3422 in Passmark and 2639 in Cinebench R23 suggest adequate headroom for most modern titles. The GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth indicate it can push high frame rates at this resolution, but the CPU's low base clock of 1100 MHz could create occasional dips in CPU-bound scenes. Estimated performance at 1080p ultra settings would likely place this system in the high-refresh territory for esports titles, while demanding AAA games would see frame rates constrained by the GPU's 12 GB VRAM in texture-heavy scenarios.

At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU becoming the clear bottleneck. The RX 9070 GRE's 96 ROPs and 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate suggest it can handle the increased resolution, but the 192-bit memory bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in bandwidth-sensitive titles. The estimated frame rates at 1440p ultra would be lower than 1080p, with the GPU's 87th percentile positioning suggesting it outperforms roughly 87% of all GPUs in the database. The CPU's 82nd percentile means it will keep pace in most scenarios, but not provide significant headroom for future GPU upgrades.

For 4K gaming, the 12 GB VRAM becomes a potential limitation, as high-resolution textures can exceed this capacity in modern titles. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5424 places it in a competitive position, but the estimated 4K frame rates would be modest, likely falling below the 60 FPS threshold in many AAA games at ultra settings. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide sufficient processing power for 4K gaming, where the GPU is almost always the limiting factor, but the 35 W TDP and low base clock mean sustained boost behavior could vary depending on thermal and power constraints. Overall, the system appears best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being playable but not optimal.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The CPU features a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that classifies it as a power-efficient desktop part. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing flexibility in platform memory choices, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 for basic display output without a discrete GPU.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This 30 MB L3 cache is substantial and helps explain the strong data compression score of 243565 in Passmark, as larger caches reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data. The CPU's socket is Intel Socket 1700, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and storage devices. The processor is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is not officially supported, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides adequate performance headroom for most workloads.

Cinebench R20 scores of 7853 multi-core and 1108 single-core reveal the CPU's scaling efficiency. The multi-core score represents a 7.1x improvement over single-core, which is typical for a hybrid architecture with 8 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores (16 cores total, 24 threads). The Cinebench R15 scores of 1884 multi-core and 265 single-core show a similar ratio. In real workloads, this means the CPU excels at parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, while maintaining competitive single-thread performance for gaming and office applications.

Passmark's specialized tests provide additional insights. The integer math score of 97911 and floating-point math score of 66421 show the CPU handles both integer and floating-point operations efficiently, though floating-point performance is relatively lower. The find prime numbers score of 101 is notably low, suggesting that certain algorithmic workloads may not benefit from this CPU's architecture. The random string sorting score of 27307 indicates reasonable memory-bound sorting performance. The physics score of 1368 in Passmark is moderate, which could affect physics simulations in games or scientific computing. Overall, the CPU's average benchmark score of 31028 places it in the 82nd percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, -0.1% delta) and Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, -0.2% delta), showing near-identical performance to these alternatives.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, this system can likely drive high refresh rates in competitive titles, given the CPU's single-thread score of 3422 in Passmark and the GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS compute. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 87th percentile suggest both components are above average, but the GPU will be the limiting factor at 1440p and above, where estimated frame rates would be lower.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 indicates the CPU can handle the extra load of software encoding without significantly impacting game performance, though the 35 W TDP may limit sustained multi-core boost clocks under combined loads.

Video Editing: Video editing workloads benefit from both CPU and GPU acceleration. The CPU's multi-threaded performance (22754 in Passmark multithread) handles timeline operations and rendering, while the GPU's 3072 shading units and 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 accelerate effects and exports. The data compression score of 243565 suggests fast file operations during editing workflows.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 places it in a competitive position for CPU-based rendering, though not at the top tier. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5424 indicates it can accelerate GPU-based renderers. For complex scenes, the 12 GB VRAM may be a constraint, but the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and 96 ROPs provide solid throughput.

Software Development: Compilation workloads heavily utilize multi-core CPUs, and the 16 cores with 24 threads will handle parallel builds efficiently. The Passmark integer math score of 97911 suggests strong arithmetic performance for code execution, while the 30 MB L3 cache reduces compilation times for large codebases. The CPU's 82nd percentile indicates it outperforms most processors in the database.

Student and Office Work: For typical productivity tasks, this system is substantially overpowered. The CPU's single-thread score of 3422 in Passmark and the GPU's 87th percentile provide far more performance than needed for document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The 35 W TDP means the system runs efficiently, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle display output when the discrete GPU is not needed.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 31028 across all tests, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with an average score of 31074, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Intel part is essentially tied with this AMD competitor. The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143 (-0.4% delta), all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879 (+0.5% delta, meaning the Intel CPU is 0.5% faster). This clustering shows the 13700TE is competitively positioned against both current and previous-generation rivals.

The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 57367, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A580 at 57756 (-0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58085 (-1.2% delta), the Intel Arc A570M at 58239 (-1.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58392 (-1.8% delta). The negative deltas indicate the RX 9070 GRE is slightly slower than all these rivals in average benchmark score, though the differences are small (under 2%). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 provide specific data points for DX12 and OpenCL workloads.

The combined percentile of 85 indicates that this pairing sits in the upper tier of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 87th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting neither component dramatically outclasses the other. This balance is favorable for overall system performance, as bottlenecks will be minimal in most workloads. The average benchmark score of 31028 for the CPU and 57367 for the GPU show that while the GPU has a higher absolute benchmark score, both are positioned well above the median.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is based on the Navi 48 chip, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. The GPU features 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines, with 48 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing. The architecture is RDNA 4.0, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU has a base clock of 1420 MHz, a boost clock of 2790 MHz, and a game clock of 2220 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is moderate for a high-end GPU, and the 192-bit bus width may limit performance in bandwidth-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming with high-resolution textures. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but may be tight for 4K titles that use more than 12 GB of textures. The pixel rate of 267.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 535.7 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates, and the FP32 performance of 34.28 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 34.28 TFLOPS, a 1:1 ratio) shows balanced compute capability.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5424 places it in the 87th percentile, indicating it outperforms 87% of all GPUs in the database. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 109309 provides a cross-platform compute metric. The 48 RT cores suggest capable ray tracing performance, though the specific RT performance relative to rivals is not directly measured in the FACT PACK. The GPU has a TDP of 220 W, requires a 550 W suggested PSU, and uses dual-slot cooling with 2x 8-pin power connectors. The bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x16, and display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 12 GB VRAM provide solid performance for 3D rendering and GPU-accelerated effects. The 96 ROPs and 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate handle high-resolution outputs well, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth supports texture streaming. The 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio is notable, as many GPUs have reduced FP16 throughput, and this enables efficient compute workloads that benefit from FP16 precision. The launch MSRP is 549 USD, and the GPU was released on 2025-05-07.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. This socket compatibility means users can choose between DDR4 for cost-effective builds or DDR5 for higher bandwidth. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and NVMe storage. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU's TDP of 220 W and the suggested PSU of 550 W indicate that the system has moderate power requirements, and the CPU's 35 W TDP means the total system power draw is manageable with a standard ATX power supply. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, which are standard on most modern PSUs. The 550 W suggested PSU provides headroom for the combined CPU and GPU power draw, plus additional components like storage and fans.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing memory capacity or speed, as the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, and the memory bandwidth is not explicitly listed in the FACT PACK. The 12 GB VRAM on the GPU is a potential limitation for future 4K gaming, but upgrading the GPU would require considering the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and the 550 W PSU headroom. The CPU's 35 W TDP means thermal headroom is ample, and the Socket 1700 platform supports other 13th-gen processors if a CPU upgrade is desired. The production status of both components is "Active," indicating ongoing availability and driver support.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 85, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile and the GPU at the 87th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Intel CPU is essentially tied with the AMD rival.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP is 549 USD.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, the GPU has a TDP of 220 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W.

Q: What PCIe interface does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 770.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions will find this system well-suited, given the GPU's 87th percentile ranking and the CPU's 82nd percentile performance. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth support high texture quality at these resolutions, and the CPU's single-thread score of 3422 in Passmark ensures responsive gameplay. For 4K gaming, the system would be less ideal due to VRAM and bandwidth constraints, but it remains playable for less demanding titles.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698, and the GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute for accelerated rendering. The data compression score of 243565 and integer math score of 97911 support efficient file handling and processing. The 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio on the GPU is advantageous for compute-heavy workloads that utilize reduced precision.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multithreaded performance and 30 MB L3 cache. The Passmark multithread score of 22754 indicates strong parallel compilation throughput, and the 35 W TDP means the system can run continuously without excessive power draw. Students and office workers will find this system overkill for basic tasks, but the 35 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide an efficient platform for everyday use when the discrete GPU is not needed. Small business workstations handling data processing, encryption, and multi-threaded applications will benefit from the CPU's balanced performance across Passmark tests, including a data encryption score of 15006 and floating-point math score of 66421.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700TE with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE in a desktop configuration. The CPU, from Intel's Core 13th Gen series, is a Raptor Lake-S processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a 35 W TDP. The GPU, from AMD's Radeon RX 9000 series, is based on the Navi 48 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture, 12 GB GDDR6 memory, and a 220 W TDP. Both components are currently in active production, with the CPU released on 2023-01-03 and the GPU on 2025-05-07.

The combined percentile of 85 places this system in the upper tier of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile and the GPU at the 87th percentile. The average benchmark scores of 31028 for the CPU and 57367 for the GPU indicate that the GPU has a higher absolute benchmark score, but both are positioned well above the median. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and Intel Core i7-12700F, all within 0.2% of the Intel part's score, while the GPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A580 and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, with the RX 9070 GRE trailing by up to 1.8%. This configuration represents a balanced desktop build where the GPU slightly outperforms the CPU in relative terms, making it a strong choice for gaming at 1080p and 1440p, content creation, and multi-threaded productivity workloads.