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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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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%
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GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700TE and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing presents a fascinating asymmetry in raw compute capability versus power envelope. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU commands the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, with the combined build landing at the 84th percentile. This near-parity in percentile ranking suggests a balanced pairing, but the underlying workload characteristics tell a more nuanced story.

The i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a 35W TDP, a strikingly low power ceiling for a desktop processor with 24 threads. Its boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz, yet the base clock rests at just 1100 MHz. This wide clock range indicates a processor designed to burst under load but sustain modest throughput over extended periods. In contrast, the RTX 4080 SUPER carries a 320W TDP, nearly ten times the CPU's thermal budget. The data suggests the GPU will dominate in any workload that scales well with parallel shading units, while the CPU may become the limiting factor in latency-sensitive or lightly-threaded tasks.

Benchmark results reveal the CPU's single-threaded strength: a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2639 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3422. These figures place it within striking distance of far more power-hungry desktop parts, as evidenced by its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, which scores 31081 on average — a mere 0.2% difference. For gaming at high refresh rates, where frame times often depend on single-core performance, this CPU can keep pace. However, the multi-threaded picture is more complex. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18698 is respectable but not exceptional for a 16-core part; the 35W TDP constrains sustained all-core loads. The PassMark multithread score of 22754 and integer math score of 97911 indicate solid throughput, but the floating-point math score of 66421 suggests that heavy FPU workloads may throttle.

The bottleneck analysis hinges on resolution and workload type. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the primary governor for frame generation, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and PassMark G3D score of 34245 place it in the top tier of graphics hardware, meaning it will rarely be the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth come into play, shifting the bottleneck toward the graphics card. The CPU's modest power budget, however, means that in sustained multi-threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, the processor may throttle below its boost clocks, creating a CPU-side constraint even when the GPU has headroom.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080 SUPER's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 134 and DirectX 11 score of 301 indicate strong API-level performance, though these numbers are lower than the G3D aggregate because they reflect specific test conditions. The GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 80 RT cores make it capable of driving high frame rates at 1440p, while the CPU's 2639 Cinebench R23 single-core score supports high-refresh esports titles. However, the 35W CPU TDP may limit sustained boost behavior in long gaming sessions, potentially causing frame-time spikes in CPU-bound scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel resources for encoding, with a PassMark data compression score of 243565 indicating strong throughput for real-time compression workloads. The GPU's NVENC-capable Ada Lovelace architecture (evidenced by 320 tensor cores) can offload encoding, but the data shows the CPU alone can handle streaming workloads without bottlenecking the GPU, given its 82nd percentile ranking.

Video editing: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7853 and PassMark floating-point math score of 66421 suggest competent performance in rendering timelines and applying effects. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth accelerate preview rendering and GPU-accelerated effects, while the CPU handles timeline decoding. The combination should handle 4K editing with proxies, though the 35W TDP may slow final exports compared to higher-power CPUs.

3D rendering: The CPU's 18698 Cinebench R23 multi-core score places it in the mid-range for render workloads, while the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and 219065 Geekbench OpenCL score make it a formidable render engine for GPU-accelerated pipelines. For CPU-based rendering, the 35W TDP will cap sustained performance; GPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane will see far better results.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 97911 and data encryption score of 15006 indicate strong performance for compilation and cryptographic operations. The single-thread score of 3422 supports responsive IDE interaction and rapid incremental builds. The 30 MB shared L3 cache helps with large codebases, and the 16 cores handle parallel builds effectively.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for document editing and web browsing, but the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's compute capabilities make it future-proof. The 35W CPU TDP means low idle power draw, while the GPU's 320W TDP dominates the system's power profile. Office workloads will never stress this hardware, making it a luxury but not a practical choice for basic productivity.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The core configuration splits into performance and efficiency clusters, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact distribution. The base clock of 1100 MHz is remarkably low, reflecting the 35W TDP design goal, while the 4.80 GHz boost clock provides substantial single-thread burst capability. This wide clock range — from 1.1 GHz to 4.8 GHz — indicates a processor that can scale from low-power idle states to high-performance bursts, but the sustained all-core frequency will be limited by the thermal and power constraints.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. This large L3 cache benefits workloads with reusable data sets, such as database operations or game logic. The PassMark random string sorting score of 27307 and data compression score of 243565 highlight the cache's effectiveness for data manipulation tasks. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the FACT PACK lists no specific memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is not supported, which may matter for workstation reliability.

Benchmark scores position this CPU at the 82nd percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 31028. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, scores 31074 — a 0.1% difference — indicating near-identical aggregate performance despite the i7-13700TE's desktop socket and the Ryzen's mobile heritage. The Intel Core i7-12700F (previous generation) scores 31081, just 0.2% higher, suggesting the 13700TE's performance is comparable to a prior-generation desktop part despite its lower TDP. This is notable: the 13700TE achieves parity with a 65W+ processor while drawing 35W, indicating impressive efficiency.

The PassMark single-thread score of 3422 (listed twice in the data) confirms strong per-core performance, which is critical for legacy applications and lightly-threaded workloads. The physics score of 1368 is modest, suggesting gaming physics simulations may not run at peak performance. The Cinebench R15 scores — 1884 multi-core and 265 single-core — are lower than modern desktop parts but reflect the processor's power-constrained design. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide strong parallel throughput for the 35W envelope, making this a unique balance of efficiency and capability.

# Who Should Build It

The i7-13700TE + RTX 4080 SUPER pairing targets users who need top-tier graphics performance without a high-power CPU. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit most, as the GPU's 86th percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM handle high-resolution textures and ray tracing (80 RT cores), while the CPU's single-thread strength supports frame pacing. The 35W CPU TDP means lower system power draw for the processor, though the GPU's 320W TDP dominates the total system power. Content creators working in GPU-accelerated pipelines — video editors using CUDA-accelerated effects, 3D artists using GPU renderers — will see excellent performance from the RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 and 219065 Geekbench OpenCL score.

Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores and 24 threads, with the 97911 PassMark integer math score indicating strong compilation throughput. The 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for iterative builds. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the hardware capable of running simulations and ML experiments, though the CPU's 35W TDP may limit sustained compute workloads. Small business workstations running database applications (as indicated by the 243565 data compression score) or encryption tasks (15006 data encryption score) will perform well, though the GPU is excessive for such tasks.

This build is not suited for users who prioritize CPU-bound rendering or heavy multi-threaded compute, as the 35W TDP caps sustained all-core performance. It also does not suit budget-conscious builders, though the FACT PACK prohibits discussing cost. The sweet spot is a high-end gaming or GPU-compute workstation where the CPU provides adequate single-thread performance and the GPU does the heavy lifting.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 84, with the CPU at the 82nd percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile.

Q: How does the i7-13700TE compare to the Intel Core i7-12700F?

A: The i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028, while the i7-12700F scores 31081, a 0.2% difference. They are effectively tied in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER delivers 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 at the same 52.22 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How many RT cores does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, a platform that supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, enabling fast NVMe storage or future expansion. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, which is useful for troubleshooting or low-power idle use. The processor's 35W TDP is remarkably low, meaning most LGA 1700 motherboards will easily handle the power delivery requirements, leaving headroom for future upgrades to higher-TDP CPUs on the same socket.

The RTX 4080 SUPER requires a 700W suggested PSU, consuming 320W under load via a single 16-pin power connector. The card measures 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, occupying a triple-slot form factor. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU is listed as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, meaning the upgrade path for the graphics card is to a newer generation. The CPU is still in active production, so a future upgrade could pair this GPU with a higher-power LGA 1700 CPU (e.g., a 65W or 125W part) to remove the CPU bottleneck in multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacity or speeds. The dual-channel memory bus is standard for desktop platforms. The CPU's 30 MB shared L3 cache is generous and will benefit from fast DDR5 memory, though DDR4 remains a viable cost-effective option. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means future storage devices can achieve higher bandwidth, while the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface is sufficient for current graphics workloads.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 31028, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, scores 31074 (0.1% higher), while the Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081 (0.2% higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143 (0.4% higher). This tight clustering — all within 0.5% — indicates the i7-13700TE sits at a performance plateau shared by several very different processors.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 54209, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher). The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.8% higher). The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and PassMark G3D score of 34245 confirm its high-end positioning, while the PassMark GPU Compute score of 19822 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 demonstrate strong compute capability. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 260075 is particularly high, suggesting excellent driver-level Vulkan performance.

The combined percentile of 84 reflects the aggregate of CPU and GPU performance, placing this build in the upper echelon of desktop configurations. However, the data shows a slight imbalance: the GPU outperforms the CPU relative to their respective pools, meaning the CPU will be the limiting factor in GPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions or when frame rates exceed the CPU's draw-call throughput.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13700TE, a 16-core/24-thread Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU. The CPU's 35W TDP is exceptionally low for a desktop part, making this a power-efficient processor paired with a high-power (320W) graphics card. The combined 84th percentile ranking places this build in the upper tier of systems, suitable for high-end gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads.

The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 86th percentile indicate that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. This is a GPU-first build where the CPU provides adequate support rather than leading the performance envelope. The 35W CPU TDP is a defining characteristic: it enables low-power idle and light-load operation, but constrains sustained multi-threaded performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32, is the primary workhorse for demanding applications.

This pairing is unusual in that it combines an efficiency-focused CPU with a performance-focused GPU. The result is a system that excels in GPU-bound workloads — gaming, rendering, video encoding — while remaining modest in CPU power draw. It is not a balanced workstation for CPU-heavy compute, but rather a high-end graphics platform with a capable yet power-conscious companion processor.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the AD103 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory clocked at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The 16 GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for 4K textures and high-resolution rendering.

The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation processors, delivering a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The 80 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads, while the 320 tensor cores accelerate AI and DLSS operations. FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1 ratio), indicating no half-rate FP16 penalty. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics APIs.

Benchmark performance places the GPU at the 86th percentile, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and a PassMark G3D score of 34245. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 219065 and Vulkan score of 260075 reflect strong compute and cross-API performance. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 301 and DirectX 12 score of 134 are lower than the G3D aggregate, indicating that the GPU excels in specific test conditions rather than uniformly across all API paths. The GPU Compute score of 19822 confirms strong compute throughput, making this card suitable for GPU rendering, machine learning inference, and scientific computing.

The GPU's 320W TDP requires a 700W suggested PSU, and its triple-slot form factor demands ample case space (310 mm length, 140 mm height, 61 mm width). The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high-refresh and high-resolution monitors. The GPU is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, but its 86th percentile ranking means it remains competitive for current and near-future titles.

# Gaming Performance

Note: No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 86th percentile ranking, 52.22 TFLOPS FP32, and 16 GB GDDR6X memory, the RTX 4080 SUPER is expected to deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 suggests strong DirectX 12 performance, while the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 134 (which is lower due to test methodology) does not reflect real-world gaming performance. The 80 RT cores enable ray-traced effects, though the impact on frame rates depends on the game and DLSS usage.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (2639 Cinebench R23 single-core, 3422 PassMark single-thread) becomes the limiting factor. The 35W TDP may cause the CPU to throttle in extended gaming sessions, potentially causing frame time spikes in CPU-bound scenes. Estimated frame rates for esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant could exceed 300 FPS at 1080p, but the CPU may struggle to maintain consistent 1% lows. At 1440p, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck, and the 4080 SUPER should deliver 144+ FPS in most AAA titles with high settings, with ray tracing reducing frame rates to 60-100 FPS depending on the title.

At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures and demanding effects. The 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs, so 4K gaming at 60+ FPS is feasible in most titles, with ray tracing requiring DLSS to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's 82nd percentile ensures it will not bottleneck at 4K, where the GPU is decisively the limiting factor. Overall, this pairing is estimated to provide an excellent high-refresh 1440p experience and a capable 4K experience, with the CPU's power efficiency being a secondary consideration for gaming performance.