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89%
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GPU
88%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

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

13,543 Benchmark Score
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60-85
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90-100

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# Intel Core i7-13700TE + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

This pairing combines a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor with a 16 GB RDNA 4.0 graphics card, placing the system in the 69th combined percentile across all benchmarked configurations. The CPU delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 18698, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 13543 sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, making this a system where the processor clearly outpaces the graphics card in relative standing. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is built on Raptor Lake-S architecture using Intel's 10 nm process, featuring a hybrid configuration of 16 cores and 24 threads. The base clock runs at 1100 MHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and the chip carries a 35 W TDP, which is notably low for a desktop processor with this core count. Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3, providing a substantial pool for data reuse across the 16 cores.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 represents strong sustained throughput for rendering tasks, while the single-core score of 2639 indicates solid per-thread performance for everyday responsiveness. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score of 7853 and single-core score of 1108 follow the expected scaling pattern, confirming that the processor maintains efficiency across different rendering engines.

PassMark results add depth to the performance profile. The multi-thread score of 22754 and single-thread score of 3422 align with the Cinebench findings, while specialized workloads show distinct strengths: floating point math scores 66421, integer math scores 97911, and data compression scores 243565. The extended instructions score of 13750 suggests capable SIMD throughput for scientific and engineering applications, and the encryption score of 15006 indicates moderate AES performance for security-focused tasks.

The processor's percentile ranking of 82 places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, scores 31074 on average, representing a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081 with a 0.2% delta. These margins are effectively negligible, meaning the 13700TE trades blows with those competitors within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Core 9 273PTE trails by 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS leads by 0.5%, all clustering within a tight performance band.

The average benchmark score of 31028 across all tests reflects a balanced processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads without a significant weak point. For real-world use, the 16-core configuration with 24 threads allows simultaneous handling of compilation jobs, video encoding, and background system tasks, while the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded applications like legacy software or lightly optimized games still receive adequate responsiveness.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system's combined percentile of 69 sits between the CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 55th percentile, indicating that the graphics card is the limiting factor for most performance-sensitive tasks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 31028 substantially exceeds the GPU's average of 13543, creating a scenario where the processor has significant headroom to feed the graphics card without becoming a constraint.

In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation, data compression, or multi-threaded rendering, the processor will carry the load, and the GPU's relative weakness will not matter. The PassMark physics score of 1368 and multi-thread score of 22754 demonstrate that the CPU can handle complex calculations, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26795 indicates moderate graphics compute capability that will not keep pace with the processor in these scenarios.

For gaming, the balance shifts depending on resolution and graphics settings. At lower resolutions, the CPU's 82nd percentile standing suggests it can maintain high frame rates, but the GPU's 55th percentile position means it will likely become the bottleneck as resolution increases or graphical effects intensify. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 provides a reference point for modern DirectX 12 workloads, and this score, combined with the CPU's strong single-threaded Cinebench R23 result of 2639, suggests that frame pacing will be consistent but overall FPS will be capped by the graphics card in most titles.

The memory configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, which means the platform can adapt to either memory type depending on motherboard choice. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 connection, ensuring that data transfer between the processor and graphics card is not a limiting factor. The 304 W GPU TDP paired with the 35 W CPU TDP means the power delivery system must accommodate a 700 W suggested PSU, which is sufficient for this combination without excessive headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1884 and single-core score of 265 establish a baseline for older rendering workloads, while the R20 scores of 7853 and 1108, and R23 scores of 18698 and 2639, show consistent scaling across versions. The PassMark suite provides additional metrics: data compression at 243565, data encryption at 15006, extended instructions at 13750, prime number finding at 101, floating point math at 66421, integer math at 97911, multi-thread at 22754, physics at 1368, random string sorting at 27307, and single-thread at 3422.

The GPU's benchmark portfolio starts with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260, which is a modern DirectX 12 test that stresses the RDNA 4.0 architecture. Geekbench results show an OpenCL score of 17428 and a Vulkan score of 65879, with the Vulkan result being particularly strong and indicating efficient low-level API utilization. PassMark GPU tests produce a G3D score of 26795, a GPU compute score of 15864, and DirectX scores of 154 for DX10, 292 for DX11, 78 for DX12, and 353 for DX9, alongside a G2D score of 1328.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 13543 places it in the 55th percentile, and its nearest rivals are older or lower-tier cards: the AMD Radeon HD 7770M scores 13536 with a 0.1% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13515 with a 0.2% delta, the NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13470 with a 0.5% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 scores 13407 with a 1% delta. These comparisons show that the RX 9070 XT's average score is barely ahead of decade-old parts, which is surprising given its modern architecture, but the individual high-end scores like the Vulkan result of 65879 suggest that the average is dragged down by specific test outcomes.

The combined picture is a CPU that ranks near the top of its class and a GPU that ranks near the middle of the database, with the system percentile of 69 reflecting that the graphics card pulls the overall standing down from what the processor alone achieves. For applications that rely heavily on CPU throughput, this system will perform at a high level, while GPU-intensive tasks will see performance closer to mid-range territory.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 55th percentile ranking suggest that gaming performance will be limited by the graphics card in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-threaded score of 3422 in PassMark and 2639 in Cinebench R23 should allow it to keep up with game logic and physics, but the GPU's moderate average score means frame rates will likely fall short of high-refresh-rate monitors in demanding titles. The GPU's Vulkan score of 65879 indicates that games using Vulkan or DirectX 12 with explicit multi-threading will see better utilization, while older DirectX 11 titles with a score of 292 may run less efficiently.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and frame rates will be lower than at 1080p but more consistent, as the CPU has ample headroom to maintain minimum frame rates. The 16 GB VRAM capacity and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures and modern game assets, but the raw compute performance of 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 will limit how many pixels can be rendered per second.

At 4K, the system will struggle to maintain high frame rates in graphically intensive games, as the GPU's 55th percentile standing relative to all GPUs indicates it is not designed for top-tier 4K performance. The 380.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 760.3 GTexel/s texture rate provide theoretical ceilings, but real-world performance will be constrained by the GPU's average benchmark positioning. These estimates should be treated as approximations, as no direct FPS measurements are available for this exact pairing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses the LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails, though it is not intended for gaming.

The CPU's 35 W TDP is exceptionally low, meaning the processor itself generates minimal heat and can be cooled by a capable air cooler. The GPU's 304 W TDP is the dominant power consumer, and the suggested PSU rating of 700 W provides adequate headroom for the combined system load. The GPU requires two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot form factor, so case and PSU compatibility should be verified before installation.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking leaves significant room for a more powerful graphics card to take advantage of the processor's throughput. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures that any modern GPU will have full bandwidth available, and the 20 CPU lanes allow for multiple high-speed devices without contention. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that memory upgrades can be made without changing the motherboard, though moving to DDR5 would require a new board and memory kit.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the Navi 48 chip using RDNA 4.0 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with 53,900 million transistors packed into a 357 mm² die. The GPU features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 render output units, and 64 ray tracing cores, with no tensor cores listed. Clock speeds are 1660 MHz base, 2400 MHz game, and 2970 MHz boost, with memory running at 2518 MHz for 20.1 Gbps effective throughput.

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is substantial for modern games and content creation, allowing large textures and complex scenes to reside in VRAM without spilling to system memory. The pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s provide solid fill rates for rasterization, while the FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS supports compute-heavy workloads.

The benchmark scores paint a mixed picture. The Vulkan score of 65879 is strong, indicating efficient low-level API performance, while the OpenCL score of 17428 is more modest. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 represents modern gaming workloads, and the PassMark G3D score of 26795 reflects general graphics capability. However, the average benchmark score of 13543 and 55th percentile ranking suggest that this GPU, despite its modern architecture, does not dominate the database, with nearest rivals including the Radeon HD 7770M and GeForce GTX 570 within a 1% margin.

The ray tracing hardware consists of 64 dedicated cores, which should handle ray-traced effects in supported titles, though the absence of tensor cores means AI-accelerated features like DLSS-style upscaling are not available. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad API compatibility. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports, supporting modern high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

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

A: The system sits in the 69th combined percentile across all benchmarked configurations, with the CPU in the 82nd percentile and the GPU in the 55th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700TE compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the 13700TE's average score of 31028, making the difference statistically negligible.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13543, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with its closest rival being the AMD Radeon HD 7770M at 13536.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 XT have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and how does it affect cooling requirements?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE has a TDP of 35 W, which is very low for a 16-core processor and means it can be cooled by a capable air cooler without requiring liquid cooling.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU rating is 700 W, which accommodates the GPU's 304 W TDP and the CPU's 35 W TDP.

Q: Does this system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rates are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700TE, a 16-core Raptor Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, a 16 GB RDNA 4.0 graphics card with a 304 W TDP. The CPU's average benchmark score of 31028 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 13543 places it in the 55th percentile, resulting in a combined percentile of 69.

The system is characterized by a significant performance disparity between the processor and graphics card. The CPU outperforms the GPU in relative standing by 27 percentile points, meaning the processor has substantial headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize in graphics-intensive tasks. This makes the build well-suited for CPU-heavy workloads like rendering, compilation, and multitasking, while gaming performance will be constrained by the GPU's mid-range standing.

The overall tier of this build is upper-mid-range, driven primarily by the strong CPU performance. The GPU, despite its modern architecture and large VRAM pool, ranks near the middle of the database, which tempers the system's overall capability in graphics-bound scenarios. For users who prioritize processor throughput over raw graphics performance, this pairing offers a balanced foundation with clear upgrade potential.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p resolution who play CPU-intensive titles will find this system capable, as the processor's 82nd percentile ranking ensures high frame rates in strategy games, simulation titles, and esports shooters, though the GPU's 55th percentile standing may limit performance in graphically demanding AAA games. Content creators working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit from the CPU's 18698 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and its 24 threads, which accelerate parallel workloads significantly.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores and 24 threads, with PassMark integer math scoring 97911 and data compression at 243565, indicating strong throughput for build servers or development workstations. Students and small business users running office applications, web development tools, or data analysis scripts will find the CPU's single-threaded score of 3422 in PassMark sufficient for everyday tasks, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display option.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth support moderate graphics workloads like photo editing, 3D modeling, and light video rendering, though its 55th percentile ranking suggests it is not ideal for heavy GPU compute tasks. Users who frequently upgrade components will appreciate the LGA 1700 socket's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing flexibility in memory choice based on budget and availability.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance with a PassMark score of 3422 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2639 will drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, though the GPU's 55th percentile ranking means frame rates will vary by game, with estimates suggesting competitive and esports titles will perform well while AAA games may not reach maximum refresh rates.

Streaming while gaming will see the CPU handle encoding tasks effectively, as its 24 threads and multi-thread score of 22754 provide ample headroom for simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding, though the GPU's moderate performance may require lower in-game settings to maintain smooth output.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will benefit from the CPU's multi-core throughput, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 accelerating timeline rendering and export times, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and Vulkan score of 65879 assist with effects and color grading.

3D rendering in Blender or similar software will be CPU-bound, with the 16 cores and 24 threads providing strong performance in multi-threaded render engines, as evidenced by the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7853, while the GPU's 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance offers some acceleration in GPU-based renderers.

Software development involving compilation, testing, and containerization will see the CPU's integer math score of 97911 and data encryption score of 15006 support fast build times and secure operations, with the 35 W TDP ensuring low power draw during long compile sessions.

Student and office work involving document editing, spreadsheet analysis, web browsing, and video conferencing will run smoothly on this system, as the CPU's single-threaded performance of 3422 in PassMark handles everyday tasks with ease, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a reliable fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed.