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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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89%

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93%

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Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S silicon. It uses Intel's 10 nm process node and comes in a 257 mm² die. The CPU runs at a modest 1100 MHz base clock but boosts up to 4.80 GHz, which is the single highest clock figure across the entire Raptor Lake-S stack for this part. It is locked (multiplier not unlocked) and sits in the Core 13th Gen series.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool, combined with the 24 threads, positions the CPU for multi-threaded workloads that benefit from shared data. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it carries 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 770, which is useful for basic display output or as a fallback when the discrete GPU is idle or in a low-power state.

Benchmark scores reveal a balanced performer. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 18,698, while the single-core score is 2,639. The single-core figure is particularly strong relative to the multi-core result, indicating that the 4.80 GHz boost clock is effectively leveraged in lightly threaded tasks. The Cinebench R20 results tell the same story: 7,853 multi-core and 1,108 single-core. The R15 scores are 1,884 multi-core and 265 single-core, which follow the same proportional pattern.

PassMark results add depth. The multi-thread score is 22,754, and the single-thread score is 3,422. Integer math hits 97,911, while floating-point math reaches 66,421. Data compression is extremely strong at 243,565, while data encryption is 15,006. Extended instructions score 13,750, and random string sorting is 27,307. Prime number finding is lower at 101, and physics is 1,368. The average benchmark score across all tests is 31,028, placing the CPU at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS averages 31,074, which is just 0.1% faster than the i7-13700TE. The Intel Core i7-12700F is 0.2% faster with 31,081, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE is 0.4% faster at 31,143. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is 0.5% slower at 30,879. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i7-13700TE is effectively tied with its closest competitors across the aggregate benchmark suite. The practical takeaway is that the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, not a class leader but also not a bottleneck in most mixed workloads.

The 35 W TDP is remarkably low for a 16-core part, which suggests the chip is designed for efficiency-constrained builds rather than maximum throughput. The base clock of 1100 MHz is unusually low, but the 4.80 GHz boost compensates in bursty workloads. This pattern—low base, high boost—suits scenarios where the CPU idles often but needs responsiveness when called upon.

# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is an Ampere-generation GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process. The GA102 chip contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². The GPU has 10,496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. Ray tracing is handled by 82 dedicated RT cores, and 328 tensor cores accelerate AI and DLSS workloads.

Memory is a defining feature: 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, running at 19.5 Gbps effective, yields a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. This is a massive amount of VRAM and bandwidth, suitable for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and memory-hungry rendering tasks. The base clock is 1395 MHz, boosting to 1695 MHz. Memory clock is 1219 MHz base with the effective 19.5 Gbps figure.

The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 35.58 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 35.58 TFLOPS (1:1). These figures place the GPU firmly in the high-end desktop segment, even if it is now a previous-generation part. The card is triple-slot, measures 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, requiring a 750 W suggested PSU and a single 12-pin power connector. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support spans DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark scores are strong but not top-tier by current standards. The PassMark G3D score is 26,645, and the G2D score is 1,063. DirectX tests show varied results: DirectX 9 scores 268, DirectX 10 scores 182, DirectX 11 scores 220, and DirectX 12 scores 110. GPU compute via PassMark is 15,356. GeekBench OpenCL is 172,758, and Vulkan is 53,927. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,118. The average benchmark score across all tests is 27,565, placing the GPU at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs.

Nearest rivals show moderate gaps. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile averages 27,435, which is 0.5% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT also averages 27,425, 0.5% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1% faster at 27,839, and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is 1.1% faster at 27,883. These small deltas mean the RTX 3090 sits in a crowded performance band, where laptop GPUs and mid-range desktop cards are within a single percentage point. The 24 GB VRAM is the standout differentiator—no rival in this list matches that capacity.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth are the primary strengths. Large scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-GPU render farms benefit from not having to spill to system memory. The 82 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 328 tensor cores handle denoising and AI-accelerated upscaling. The FP32 and FP16 compute at 35.58 TFLOPS each is adequate for most render engines, though not exceptional by later-generation standards.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 78, meaning this build outperforms 78% of all recorded CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

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

A: The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, which is just 0.1% faster in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i7-12700F is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core 9 273PTE is 0.4% faster. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS is 0.5% slower.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 3090, and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 3090 has 936.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth from its 384-bit bus and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory running at 19.5 Gbps effective. This high bandwidth is critical for feeding the 10,496 shading units and for large texture datasets in rendering.

Q: Does the i7-13700TE support PCIe Gen 5?

A: Yes, the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself. The RTX 3090 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, so it will run at Gen 4 speeds, but the CPU's Gen 5 lanes are available for other devices like NVMe storage.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, which is very low for a 16-core part. The GPU has a TDP of 350 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 750 W.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3090 have, and is it enough for modern games?

A: The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. This is more than enough for virtually any current game, and it is especially relevant for 4K textures and large modded environments.

Q: What is the production status of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is marked as Active in production, while the GPU is End-of-life. The GPU's successor is the GeForce 40 series, and its predecessor was the GeForce 20 series.

# Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The data shows a pairing where the CPU and GPU are closely matched in percentile terms, but with different strengths. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 78, which is between the two individual scores. This suggests that neither component is a severe bottleneck for the other in most workloads, but the GPU is slightly more likely to be the limiting factor.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as physics simulations or single-threaded tasks, the i7-13700TE's high boost clock of 4.80 GHz and its 3,422 PassMark single-thread score will keep up with the RTX 3090's demands. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,639 is strong enough to drive high frame rates in games that are not heavily multi-threaded. However, in heavily multi-threaded CPU tasks, the 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom; the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,698 is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most rendering or encoding scenarios.

In GPU-bound workloads, such as 4K gaming or ray-traced rendering, the RTX 3090's 73rd percentile position will be the limiting factor. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth are strengths, but its raw compute (35.58 TFLOPS FP32) is not class-leading by current standards. The nearest GPU rivals are all within 1.1% in average score, meaning the RTX 3090 is firmly in a mid-to-high tier, not a top-tier performer. For a CPU that is at the 82nd percentile, the GPU will often be the component that caps performance in graphically intensive scenarios.

The FPS scaling picture is not directly measurable because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. However, the benchmark scores imply that at 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread performance will be the key driver, and the GPU will have headroom. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The CPU's low 35 W TDP and low base clock suggest it is not designed for sustained all-core turbo under heavy load, which could cause slight CPU throttling in prolonged multi-threaded tasks, but the high boost clock compensates in bursty workloads.

# Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3,422 in PassMark and 2,639 in Cinebench R23 single-core are strong enough to drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth prevent texture streaming bottlenecks. At 1080p and 1440p, this pairing can deliver high refresh rates, though the GPU's 73rd percentile means 4K high-refresh gaming will be limited by the GPU.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,698, provide enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The GPU's tensor cores (328) can accelerate NVENC-based encoding, offloading the CPU. The 35 W CPU TDP means the system stays power-efficient during long streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 243,565 and multi-thread score of 22,754 indicate strong performance in codec-heavy tasks. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerate effects and timeline rendering. The 936.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures fast access to large video files.

3D rendering: The GPU's 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI denoising. The 24 GB VRAM is a major asset for scenes that exceed 8 GB or 12 GB. The CPU's 30 MB L3 cache and 16 cores handle scene graph and geometry processing without bottlenecking the GPU.

Software development: The CPU's 24 threads and high single-thread score of 3,422 handle compilation and IDE responsiveness well. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency in large codebases. The GPU is overkill for this workload, but the CPU's 82nd percentile ensures fast build times.

Student and office work: The CPU's low 35 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 make this an efficient pairing for everyday tasks. The single-thread score of 3,422 ensures snappy application launches, and the 16 cores handle multitasking. The GPU is far more than needed for this scenario, but the CPU alone is a capable office performer.

# Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

The target user for this build is someone who needs a high-end desktop for mixed productivity and gaming, but does not require the absolute top-tier GPU performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 73rd percentile place this build in the upper-middle tier. Gamers at 1440p will find a strong pairing, as the CPU's single-thread score of 3,422 and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM can handle high settings. At 4K, the GPU will be the limiting factor, so this is not a build for 4K max-settings enthusiasts.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D renderers, will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM. The data compression score of 243,565 and FP32 compute of 35.58 TFLOPS are directly relevant to these tasks. Software developers will appreciate the CPU's multi-thread score of 22,754 for compilation, though the GPU is not necessary for this workload.

Students and small business workstations will find the 35 W CPU TDP appealing for energy efficiency, and the integrated graphics provide a fallback. However, the GPU's 350 W TDP and triple-slot size are not ideal for a compact office build. The build is best suited for a desktop workstation or high-end gaming rig where the 24 GB VRAM is a priority over raw GPU speed.

# Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, and what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the LGA 1700 socket. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, giving builders flexibility. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which are available for future storage or accelerator cards. The i7-13700TE is a locked part, so overclocking is not an option, but the platform itself supports unlocked K-series processors if a future upgrade is desired.

The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes (the slot will run at Gen 4 speeds). The GPU's suggested PSU is 750 W, and the CPU's TDP is 35 W. This leaves substantial PSU headroom for a larger GPU, additional storage, or more fans, even on a mid-range power supply. The GPU is triple-slot and 336 mm long, so a case with adequate clearance is required.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU with higher raw compute, since the RTX 3090's 73rd percentile is the weaker component in this pairing. The CPU's 82nd percentile leaves room for a more powerful GPU without creating a CPU bottleneck. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory (if the board supports it) would improve bandwidth-sensitive tasks, though the dual-channel bus is already in use. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 lanes are future-proof for storage, but the GPU is likely the first upgrade target.

# Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class from buildClass, and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700TE (16 cores, 24 threads, Raptor Lake) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (Ampere, 24 GB GDDR6X). The build class is "desktop," and the combined percentile is 78, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all recorded builds. The CPU is at the 82nd percentile, and the GPU is at the 73rd percentile, so the build is stronger in CPU performance than GPU performance. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth are its defining features, while the CPU's low 35 W TDP and high 4.80 GHz boost clock are its key characteristics.

# Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 31,028, with a percentile rank of 82. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18,698, and single-core is 2,639. PassMark multi-thread is 22,754, and single-thread is 3,422. The GPU's average benchmark score is 27,565, with a percentile rank of 73. Its PassMark G3D score is 26,645, and GeekBench OpenCL is 172,758. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,118.

The combined percentile is 78, which is between the CPU's 82 and the GPU's 73. This indicates a balanced build where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, is only 0.1% faster, and the GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Mobile, is only 0.5% slower. The build is competitive with other systems in the 75-80 percentile range, but neither component is a standout leader in its class.

# Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Based on the CPU's single-thread score of 3,422 in PassMark and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth, the following estimates can be made. At 1080p ultra settings, the CPU's high boost clock of 4.80 GHz will drive high frame rates in most titles, with the GPU having headroom. At 1440p, the GPU's 73rd percentile will become more relevant, and frame rates will be lower but still playable. At 4K, the GPU will be the limiting factor, and frame rates will drop significantly, especially in ray-traced titles where the 82 RT cores are stressed.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26,645 is average for a high-end card, and its nearest rivals (RTX 4070 Mobile, RX 6700 XT) are within 0.5%, suggesting similar frame rates. The CPU's 82nd percentile means it will not hold the GPU back in most scenarios. These are estimates, not measured values. Users should expect solid 1080p and 1440p performance, with 4K being GPU-bound.

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