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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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89 Score

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score

Top 11% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 Benchmark Score

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90-100

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

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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and produced on Intel's 10 nm process node. Its base clock sits at 1100 MHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz, reflecting a design that prioritizes burst performance when needed while keeping idle and light-load power consumption exceptionally low. The 35 W TDP is the standout characteristic here — this is a chip engineered for thermally constrained environments where sustained multi-core throughput still matters.

Looking at the benchmark data, the CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 and a single-core score of 2639. The multi-core result places the chip in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, which is impressive for a 35 W part. The nearest rival comparisons show the i7-13700TE sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i7-12700F (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (deltaPct 0.5). This clustering suggests the 13700TE trades blows with mainstream desktop and high-end mobile chips despite its dramatically lower TDP — the performance-per-watt story is strong.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool benefits workloads that repeatedly access a working set of data, such as database queries and complex multi-threaded applications. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22754 and integer math score of 97911 confirm strong parallel processing capability, while the floating-point math score of 66421 indicates solid scientific computing throughput. Data compression (243565 in PassMark) and encryption (15006) scores suggest the chip handles archival tasks and secure communication workloads competently.

Single-threaded performance is where the architecture shines relative to its power envelope. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1108 and PassMark single-thread score of 3422 show that the 4.80 GHz boost clock is not just a marketing figure — it translates into responsive application behavior. For real workloads, this means the processor does not feel sluggish in everyday tasks despite its low base clock. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a fallback display output, though the presence of a discrete GPU in this build makes that secondary.

The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, giving builders flexibility. ECC memory is not supported, which rules out certain workstation-grade reliability scenarios. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes provides substantial bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards. The die size of 257 mm² is notable for a chip with this core count, and the "SRMG4" part number identifies this as a specific OEM-focused SKU. The Raptor Lake-S design is mature — the architecture has been refined across multiple generations, and the data reflects that maturity.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 70, which indicates a system that is neither entry-level nor flagship — it sits in the upper-middle tier of overall performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 57th percentile reveals an interesting imbalance: the processor is significantly more capable relative to the broader market than the graphics card is. This asymmetry suggests the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor in most workloads; instead, the RTX 3050 OEM will constrain graphics-heavy tasks.

The PassMark physics score of 1368 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3422 indicate strong per-core performance for game logic and physics calculations. Meanwhile, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 11857 and DirectX 12 score of 58 suggest that frame rendering will be the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. In CPU-bound titles at lower resolutions, the i7-13700TE has enough headroom to push frame rates higher than the GPU can deliver. At higher resolutions, the GPU load increases and the balance shifts further toward the graphics card being the limiting component.

This imbalance is not necessarily a flaw. In productivity workloads, the CPU's multi-core strength (Cinebench R23 multi-core 18698, PassMark multi-thread 22754) means rendering and compilation tasks will complete quickly even while the GPU handles lighter duties. The data indicates a system where the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios without stuttering due to processor limitations. The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show it sits within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600, AMD Radeon 680M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 — a tight cluster that defines the GPU's performance tier precisely.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3050 OEM's PassMark G3D score of 11857 and the CPU's strong single-core results (Cinebench R23 single-core 2639) suggest that 1080p high-refresh gaming is achievable in esports titles, though the GPU's 57th percentile ranking means frame rates will dip in demanding AAA games. The CPU will not hold back the GPU in this scenario.

Streaming: The i7-13700TE's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 22754 and the GPU's 72 tensor cores suggest both CPU-based x264 encoding and GPU-accelerated NVENC streaming are viable. The CPU's 35 W TDP helps keep thermals manageable during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 and the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth support timeline scrubbing and effects rendering. The PassMark data compression score of 243565 helps with video file handling. This pairing can handle 1080p editing comfortably and 4K with some patience on export times.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core performance (PassMark floating-point math 66421, Cinebench R20 multi-core 7853) will carry the load in CPU-based renderers. The GPU's 8.087 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides acceleration for GPU-accelerated render engines, though the 3050 OEM's 57th percentile ranking means it is not a primary rendering workhorse.

Software development: The 24 threads handle parallel compilation tasks effectively, and the PassMark integer math score of 97911 indicates strong performance for code processing. The large 30 MB L3 cache benefits iterative builds with repeated data access. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking assures developers that this system will not be the bottleneck in their workflow.

Student and office work: The low 35 W TDP and the CPU's strong single-core score (PassMark single-thread 3422) make this an efficient system for document processing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup if the discrete GPU encounters driver issues. The balanced performance ensures smooth multitasking across office applications.

# Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is someone who needs a capable desktop system for mixed productivity and moderate gaming without drawing attention through high power consumption or massive cooling requirements. The CPU's 35 W TDP makes it suitable for small form factor cases and quiet cooling solutions — the data shows high performance density in a low-power envelope.

Gamers at 1080p resolution will find the RTX 3050 OEM adequate for most titles at medium to high settings, based on its PassMark G3D score of 11857 and its proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.2) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (deltaPct -0.6). The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking ensures no processor-induced stuttering in these scenarios. Content creators working with video and images will benefit from the CPU's multi-core throughput (Cinebench R23 multi-core 18698) while the GPU accelerates effects and previews.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24 threads and the PassMark integer math score of 97911. Students and office workers get a system that never feels sluggish despite its efficiency focus — the single-thread score of 3422 ensures responsive application interaction. Small business workstations that run database or virtualization workloads will leverage the CPU's 82nd percentile position and the 30 MB L3 cache for repeated data access patterns. This is not a system for 4K gaming or heavy GPU rendering — the GPU's 57th percentile ranking clearly indicates those use cases are out of scope.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform places this CPU in a well-established ecosystem with broad motherboard availability. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 depending on their platform selection. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 CPU lanes provides future-proofing for high-speed NVMe storage and next-generation expansion cards.

The GPU's suggested PSU of 300 W combined with the CPU's 35 W TDP means the total system power draw is modest. This leaves substantial headroom for upgrades — a more powerful GPU with a higher TDP could be installed without requiring a PSU replacement, as long as the system's total load stays within the PSU's capacity. The RTX 3050 OEM's 130 W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector are easy to accommodate in most existing systems.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the GPU with a higher-tier card. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking means it will not bottleneck significantly more powerful graphics solutions. The 16-core, 24-thread configuration with 30 MB of L3 cache has longevity for several years of software demands. The dual-slot GPU with 242 mm length and 112 mm height fits standard mid-tower cases, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface provides adequate bandwidth for the current GPU — though a future card with PCIe 4.0 x16 would work at x8 speeds without major performance loss. The platform's DDR4/DDR5 flexibility also means memory upgrades do not necessarily require a motherboard change.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700TE features 16 cores and 24 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 31028 places it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (31074, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-12700F (31081, deltaPct -0.2), Intel Core 9 273PTE (31143, deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS (30879, deltaPct 0.5). It ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does this CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Intel UHD Graphics 770 is integrated into the CPU, providing a fallback display output.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM ranks in the 57th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15199. It sits within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171, deltaPct 0.2), AMD Radeon 680M (15270, deltaPct -0.5), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, deltaPct -0.5), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15290, deltaPct -0.6).

Q: What PCIe version does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process node, with the GA106 chip containing 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die. The transistor density of 43.5M per mm² indicates a dense design that balances performance and power efficiency. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1515 MHz with a boost clock of 1755 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz effectively delivering 14 Gbps across the 128-bit bus.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is the defining specification for this card. This capacity is sufficient for modern games at 1080p with high-resolution textures, though the 128-bit bus limits bandwidth compared to wider-memory competitors. The 2304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines define the raw compute throughput: 8.087 TFLOPS FP32 and matching 8.087 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate of 56.16 GPixel/s and texture rate of 126.4 GTexel/s indicate balanced rasterization capabilities for its class.

Ray tracing hardware includes 18 RT cores, and the 72 tensor cores provide AI acceleration for DLSS and other neural network workloads. The API support spans DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and graphics applications. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 reflect strong compute performance for a card in this tier.

The PassMark G3D score of 11857 with a 57th percentile ranking places this GPU in the mid-range segment. Its nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.2), AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct -0.5), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct -0.5), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (deltaPct -0.6) — all sit within 0.6% of its average score of 15199. This tight clustering shows the 3050 OEM delivers performance on par with several previous-generation and integrated solutions, which contextualizes its capabilities: it is a competent 1080p card, not a high-resolution powerhouse. The DirectX 12 score of 58 and DirectX 11 score of 86 indicate the card handles modern APIs efficiently, while the DirectX 9 score of 137 shows strong legacy compatibility.

The 130 W TDP with a suggested 300 W PSU and single 8-pin connector makes this an easy card to power. The dual-slot design with 242 mm length and 112 mm height fits most cases. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor setups. The card is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor, meaning it is a mature product with established driver support.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700TE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM in a desktop configuration. The combined percentile ranking of 70 places this system in the upper-middle tier of overall performance. The CPU is a high-efficiency 16-core processor in the 82nd percentile, while the GPU is a mid-range card in the 57th percentile — the combination yields a system that excels at CPU-intensive tasks and handles GPU workloads competently.

The desktop class designation means this is a full-sized system with upgrade potential, not a constrained laptop or mini-PC. The CPU's 35 W TDP is remarkable for a 16-core part, making this an energy-conscious desktop that does not sacrifice multi-threaded capability. The GPU's 130 W TDP keeps total system power reasonable, allowing for compact cooling solutions and lower operating costs.

The tier positioning at the 70th percentile overall suggests this system competes with mid-range desktops that prioritize CPU performance. The 16-core, 24-thread processor provides workstation-class compute for productivity, while the GPU ensures gaming and graphics acceleration are viable. This is not a high-end gaming rig — the GPU's 57th percentile ranking precludes that — but it is a well-balanced productivity system with gaming capability.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistent across multiple test suites. Cinebench R15 shows 1884 multi-core and 265 single-core; R20 shows 7853 multi-core and 1108 single-core; R23 shows 18698 multi-core and 2639 single-core. These progressively higher multi-core scores reflect the scaling of the 16-core, 24-thread design under longer sustained loads. The PassMark suite reinforces this: multi-thread 22754, single-thread 3422, integer math 97911, floating-point math 66421, data compression 243565, and data encryption 15006.

The GPU benchmarks show a different profile. Geekbench OpenCL scores 60740 and Vulkan scores 57103, indicating strong general compute. PassMark G3D scores 11857 with a 57th percentile ranking, while GPU compute scores 5779. The DirectX 11 score of 86 is notably higher than DirectX 12's 58, suggesting the card performs relatively better in older API workloads. The average benchmark score of 15199 for the GPU and 31028 for the CPU highlight the performance disparity between the two components.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU relative to their respective markets. The CPU's 82nd percentile versus the GPU's 57th percentile means the processor is a top-tier performer while the graphics card is mid-pack. In CPU-bound tasks, this system will feel fast and responsive; in GPU-bound tasks, it will deliver acceptable but not exceptional performance. The deltaPct values for both components' nearest rivals show tight clustering, meaning small performance differences separate this system from many alternatives in each component class.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 11857 (57th percentile) and the CPU's single-core strength (PassMark single-thread 3422, Cinebench R23 single-core 2639), this system should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p in most titles. The GPU's proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (deltaPct 0.2) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (deltaPct -0.6) suggests performance in the range of those well-known cards. At 1080p with medium to high settings, esports titles and older games should run smoothly at high frame rates; demanding AAA releases will require settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. The 128-bit memory bus restricts bandwidth for high-resolution textures, and frame rates will drop noticeably compared to 1080p. At 4K, this GPU is not suitable for modern gaming — the 57th percentile ranking and the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 58 indicate the card lacks the raw throughput for high-resolution rendering. The CPU will not be the bottleneck in any gaming scenario; its 82nd percentile ranking ensures it can feed the GPU adequately in all but the most CPU-intensive simulation titles. Ray tracing performance will be limited by the 18 RT cores, though DLSS support via the 72 tensor cores can help recover frame rates in supported titles.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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