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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + Intel Arc A310

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87 Score

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87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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89%

GPU

85%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score

Top 15% Market Ranking

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60-85

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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

The Intel Core i7-13700TE and Intel Arc A310 pairing represents a unique study in contrasts: a high-core-count, low-power CPU matched with an entry-level discrete GPU. The data for this specific combination contains no measured frame rates (the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` set is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false), so all FPS discussion below is estimated from the synthetic benchmark scores of each component. The analysis relies on the CPU's Cinebench and PassMark results and the GPU's Geekbench and PassMark results to project likely gaming behavior.

Gaming Performance

Because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The Intel Arc A310's PassMark G3D score of 5433 places it at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, indicating entry-level rasterization capability. The CPU side is far stronger, with the i7-13700TE scoring 18698 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2639 in single-core, placing it at the 82nd percentile. In gaming, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates, and its modest compute resources suggest 1080p at low-to-medium settings is the realistic target.

At 1080p ultra settings, the Arc A310's 2.688 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 124 GB/s memory bandwidth would likely produce playable but not high-refresh results in esports titles, while demanding AAA games would struggle significantly. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 29 is notably weak, suggesting poor scaling in modern API-heavy workloads. At 1440p, the 4 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor, as texture-heavy scenes would exceed the frame buffer. At 4K, the combination would be unsuitable for anything beyond the lightest 2D or esports titles, as the pixel rate of 28 GPixel/s and 16 ROPs are far below what high-resolution rendering requires.

The i7-13700TE's 24 threads and 30 MB of L3 cache provide ample CPU headroom for gaming, meaning that in most scenarios, the Arc A310 will be the bottleneck. The estimated FPS scaling is harsh: a game that might run at 60 FPS at 1080p low could drop to 30 FPS at 1080p ultra, and resolution increases would cause exponential performance loss rather than linear degradation due to the 64-bit memory bus.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It features 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units, along with 6 dedicated ray tracing cores. The absence of tensor cores in the data means AI-accelerated features rely on the standard Xe-HPG pipeline. The GPU's clocks are fixed at 1750 MHz for both base and boost, which is conservative but consistent with its 30 W TDP.

Memory configuration is the most significant constraint: 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus yields 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p with reduced textures but inadequate for high-resolution or high-detail work. The memory clock runs at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective transfer, which is a modest speed that contributes to the bandwidth ceiling. The pixel rate of 28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 56 GTexel/s are low by modern standards, directly capping fill-rate-bound workloads.

In benchmark terms, the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 30607 and Vulkan score of 28964 show compute potential that exceeds its rasterization scores. The PassMark G3D score of 5433 sits at the 40th percentile, while the GPU compute score of 2157 is even weaker relative to peers. The DirectX 10 score of 31, DirectX 11 score of 33, and DirectX 12 score of 29 are all extremely low, indicating that the GPU is better suited to compute tasks than traditional game rendering. The 6 ray tracing cores are present, but with only 2.688 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, ray-traced scenes would be prohibitively slow. For rendering workloads, the GPU's OpenCL performance is its strongest attribute, though the 4 GB frame buffer limits the size of renderable scenes.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 31028, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, scores 31074, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-13700TE is effectively tied with that mobile flagship. The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081, a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143, a -0.4% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879, meaning the i7-13700TE leads by 0.5%. This cluster of rivals shows the i7-13700TE performs at the level of high-end desktop CPUs from the previous generation despite its 35 W TDP.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 7550, placing it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R7 250, scores 7557, a -0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 7580, a -0.4% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7472, meaning the Arc A310 leads by 1%. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, with the Arc A310 ahead by 1.4%. The GPU's performance class is clear: it trades blows with a decade-old entry-level card and a modern low-end laptop GPU.

The combined percentile for this build is 61, reflecting a substantial mismatch where the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 is over seven times its single-core score of 2639, indicating strong parallel scaling. The PassMark multithread score of 22754 and single-thread score of 3422 reinforce this pattern. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5433 is its primary performance indicator, and it lags far behind what the CPU can feed it.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in this build. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 40th percentile creates a bottleneck where the i7-13700TE's capabilities are largely unrealized in graphics-bound workloads. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 and PassMark multithread score of 22754 suggest it can handle the most demanding game logic and physics simulations without breaking a sweat. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5433 is the hard ceiling for frame output.

In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-frequency simulation games or strategy titles with heavy AI, the i7-13700TE would excel, with its 16 cores and 24 threads providing massive headroom. However, the Arc A310's 4 GB VRAM and 124 GB/s bandwidth would still constrain texture streaming and draw call throughput. The GPU's DirectX 11 score of 33 versus DirectX 12 score of 29 suggests that older APIs perform slightly better, but both are weak, meaning the bottleneck is not just memory but also the shading and ROP throughput.

The 30 W GPU TDP versus the 35 W CPU TDP creates an interesting thermal and power profile, but the performance disparity means the CPU will frequently wait on the GPU. The estimated FPS at 1080p would be limited by the GPU's pixel rate of 28 GPixel/s, which translates to roughly 28 frames per second at 1080p if fill-rate bound, though real-world games vary. At lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance of 2639 in Cinebench R23 would become more relevant, but the GPU still caps the maximum achievable frame rate.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is a wide frequency range indicating aggressive turbo behavior for bursty workloads. The 35 W TDP is exceptionally low for a 16-core desktop part, making it suitable for thermally constrained systems. The die size is 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing ample bandwidth for expansion. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, which can serve as a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, limiting overclocking potential, and it was released on 2023-01-03 with a production status of active.

The benchmark results show a processor that punches well above its power class. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 is competitive with desktop parts that consume twice the power. The single-core score of 2639 indicates strong per-thread performance, essential for legacy applications and lightly threaded tasks. PassMark scores are equally revealing: data compression at 243565, encryption at 15006, extended instructions at 13750, floating-point math at 66421, integer math at 97911, and random string sorting at 27307. The physics score of 1368 is modest, but this is likely a legacy test that underutilizes the core count.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 CPU lanes is forward-looking, though the Arc A310 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is more than sufficient for its bandwidth needs. The GPU's suggested PSU is 200 W, and its TDP is 30 W, so the system's power draw is modest. The CPU's 35 W TDP and the GPU's 30 W TDP mean a small power supply can handle this build, but the suggested 200 W PSU provides headroom for additional drives and peripherals.

The GPU is listed as end-of-life with a successor named Battlemage, meaning upgrades to newer Intel GPUs are the natural path. The CPU is still active, and its 82nd percentile performance means it will not be the reason for an upgrade in the near term. A sensible next step would be pairing the i7-13700TE with a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom to feed a card with double or triple the Arc A310's performance. The motherboard's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures future GPUs will not be bandwidth-limited. Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5 are possible but would require a new motherboard, as the CPU supports both but not simultaneously.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need strong CPU compute with minimal power draw, paired with just enough GPU capability for basic display and light graphics tasks. The i7-13700TE's 82nd percentile CPU performance makes it ideal for software developers compiling large codebases, where the 16 cores and 24 threads accelerate parallel build processes. The PassMark data encryption score of 15006 and extended instructions score of 13750 suggest proficiency in security and cryptography workloads.

Content creators working with 2D assets or light video editing would benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698, though the GPU's 4 GB VRAM limits 3D rendering to small scenes. Students and office workers would find the system responsive for multitasking, with the CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and 24 threads handling dozens of browser tabs and office documents without slowdown. The GPU's 40th percentile ranking means it is suitable for non-gamers or those playing older or indie titles at 1080p.

Small business workstations that run database queries or financial modeling would leverage the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 97911 and floating-point math score of 66421. The low TDPs of both components (35 W CPU, 30 W GPU) make this a viable option for always-on systems where power consumption is a concern. However, gamers expecting modern AAA performance at high settings should look elsewhere, as the Arc A310 is not designed for that workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its nearest rival?

A: The i7-13700TE scores 31028 on average, which is -0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and -0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-12700F, making it effectively tied with both.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and is it sufficient?

A: The Arc A310 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 124 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p at low-to-medium settings but will limit high-resolution textures.

Q: Is this build suitable for 4K gaming?

A: No, the GPU's 28 GPixel/s pixel rate and 4 GB VRAM make 4K gaming impractical, and the estimated FPS would be below playable levels in most titles.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and memory support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but does not support ECC memory.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 6 dedicated ray tracing cores, but with only 2.688 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, ray-traced workloads would be very slow.

Q: What is the power consumption of each component?

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP and the GPU has a 30 W TDP, with the GPU's suggested PSU rating at 200 W.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the GTX 1650?

A: The Arc A310's average benchmark score of 7550 is 1% higher than the GTX 1650's score of 7472, indicating very similar performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable with this GPU. The Arc A310's PassMark G3D score of 5433 and DirectX 12 score of 29 indicate frame rates far below 144 Hz at any resolution. The CPU's 2639 single-core Cinebench R23 score would support high FPS, but the GPU cannot deliver it.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads and strong multi-core scores (18698 in R23) can handle encoding and gaming simultaneously, but the GPU's weak rendering performance means streamed games would be limited to low settings and low resolutions.

Video editing: The CPU excels, with PassMark floating-point math at 66421 and data compression at 243565, accelerating timeline scrubbing and export. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM limits effects and color grading to lighter workflows.

3D rendering: CPU rendering is strong due to the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7853, but GPU rendering is constrained by the Arc A310's 2.688 TFLOPS and 4 GB frame buffer, limiting scene complexity.

Software development: The 16 cores and 24 threads with a 30 MB L3 cache provide fast compilation times, evidenced by the PassMark integer math score of 97911. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3422 in PassMark ensures snappy application response, while the low 35 W TDP keeps systems quiet and cool. The GPU handles 2D desktop acceleration and light productivity apps without issue.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13700TE and Intel Arc A310. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, scoring at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is an entry-level Alchemist part with 768 shading units and 4 GB VRAM, scoring at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 61, indicating that the CPU is the dominant component in this pairing. The overall tier is mid-range, with the CPU performing like a high-end desktop processor while the GPU performs like a low-end card suitable for basic computing and light gaming. This build is best described as a CPU-centric workstation with a discrete GPU for display output and modest acceleration, rather than a gaming or high-end graphics system.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + Intel Arc A310

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