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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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The Intel Core i7-13700TE paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop configuration that combines a power-efficient 16-core CPU with a high-end Blackwell-architecture GPU. The graphics card sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the processor lands at the 82nd percentile, placing the overall build at the 85th combined percentile. The RTX 5080 is the dominant component here, with a 360 W TDP and a suggested 750 W power supply, while the 35 W CPU keeps the platform's total power demands heavily skewed toward the graphics card. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that defines its performance class far more than the CPU's modest base clock of 1100 MHz. This is a pairing where the GPU is the clear performance anchor, and the CPU is chosen for efficiency rather than raw throughput.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The die contains 45,600 million transistors across 378 mm², yielding a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². Memory bandwidth is a standout specification: 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus achieves 960.0 GB/s, with memory clocked at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). This bandwidth is the single most important number for high-resolution rendering and texture streaming, as it feeds the 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2617 MHz, and its base clock is 2295 MHz, giving it a substantial operating window for sustained workloads.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are central to the RTX 5080's identity. The card includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, which handle the dedicated ray tracing calculations and AI-accelerated tasks like DLSS. The FP32 compute throughput is 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 running at the same 56.28 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating that the card does not rely on reduced-precision boost modes for half-precision work. Pixel fill rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s, both of which are high enough to drive demanding scenes at modern resolutions. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all current rendering APIs.

In benchmark terms, the RTX 5080's average score is 56083, which places it at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8637, a modern test that stresses DX12 feature sets. Geekbench scores are 235901 for OpenCL and 255450 for Vulkan, with the Vulkan result being notably higher, suggesting strong driver optimization for that API. Passmark results show a G3D score of 36565 and a GPU compute score of 21789. The nearest rivals provide context: the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (0.6% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (2.3% behind). The only rival ahead is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57367, which leads by 2.2%. This means the RTX 5080 is effectively at parity with a cluster of high-end AMD cards, trading the top spot by a narrow margin. For rendering workloads, these scores indicate the GPU can handle 4K texture-heavy scenes and ray-traced effects without the memory bus becoming a bottleneck, given the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth.

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

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i7-13700TE show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded tasks but less impressive in single-threaded work. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 18698 and the singlecore score is 2639; the R20 results are 7853 multicore and 1108 singlecore; and R15 shows 1884 multicore and 265 singlecore. These scores paint a picture of a chip with substantial parallel throughput, which aligns with its 16 cores and 24 threads. Passmark results reinforce this: multithread score is 22754, single-thread is 3422, integer math is 97911, floating-point math is 66421, and data compression is 243565. The CPU's average benchmark score is 31028, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest CPU rivals show how tight the competition is around this chip. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074, a delta of -0.1% (essentially identical). The Intel Core i7-12700F scores 31081, a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core 9 273PTE scores 31143, a -0.4% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS scores 30879, a +0.5% delta. In every case, the i7-13700TE is within a fraction of a percent of its closest competitors, meaning the differences are within run-to-run variance. The CPU holds its own against these chips, but it does not outclass them; it is a solid mid-pack performer that sits comfortably in the upper quintile of all CPUs.

Combined, the CPU at the 82nd percentile and GPU at the 87th percentile yield a build at the 85th combined percentile. The GPU is the stronger component by a measurable margin, and the CPU is adequate to feed it in most scenarios. The average benchmark score of the GPU (56083) is nearly double that of the CPU (31028), which is expected for a gaming-focused build but worth noting for productivity tasks that rely heavily on the processor. The data indicates a system that will excel in GPU-bound workloads like gaming and rendering, while CPU-bound tasks like compilation or heavy spreadsheet calculations will be adequate but not exceptional. The 35 W TDP of the CPU is a notable outlier here — it is a power-efficient part, and the benchmark scores reflect that it trades some peak performance for efficiency.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5080, and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 5080 has 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth from 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus. This high bandwidth allows the GPU to feed its 10752 shading units and 336 TMUs without stalling, which is critical for 4K textures, high-detail geometry, and ray-traced scenes that require large data transfers.

Q: How does the i7-13700TE compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS?

A: The i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31028, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS scores 31074 — a delta of -0.1%. This means the two processors perform within run-to-run variance of each other, with neither having a meaningful advantage in overall CPU throughput.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 support the latest graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the RTX 5080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This covers all modern game engines and rendering APIs, and its Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450 (higher than its OpenCL score of 235901) suggests strong Vulkan driver performance.

Q: What is the socket and memory support for the i7-13700TE?

A: The i7-13700TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This gives builders flexibility in choosing memory, though the CPU does not support ECC memory.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5080 is 750 W. The GPU's TDP is 360 W, and it uses a single 16-pin power connector. The CPU's TDP is only 35 W, so the power supply requirement is driven almost entirely by the graphics card.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 perform in compute tasks relative to its gaming performance?

A: The RTX 5080 has a Passmark GPU compute score of 21789 and a G3D score of 36565, with an FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS. The compute score is lower than the graphics score in Passmark terms, but the 336 tensor cores and 84 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for AI and ray tracing workloads that traditional compute benchmarks may not fully capture.

Q: Is the i7-13700TE a good match for the RTX 5080 in terms of bottlenecking?

A: The CPU has a 35 W TDP and a base clock of 1100 MHz, but its boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz across its 16 cores. In GPU-bound scenarios like gaming at high resolutions, the RTX 5080 will be the limiting factor. In CPU-heavy tasks, the i7-13700TE's 82nd percentile performance will be the constraint, but it will not severely hold back the GPU in most gaming workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is anchored by the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The i7-13700TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with no ECC support. This is a flexible memory setup, though the choice of memory type will affect overall system performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is the interface for the RTX 5080's PCIe 5.0 x16 bus. This pairing ensures the GPU has full bandwidth available, with no bottleneck from the bus interface.

The CPU's TDP is 35 W, which is remarkably low for a 16-core part. This means the CPU cooling requirements are minimal, and the power delivery on the motherboard does not need to be excessive. The GPU, however, has a TDP of 360 W and requires a 750 W power supply as per the suggested PSU rating. The power connector is a single 16-pin, so the PSU must have that connector or an adapter. The combined power draw of the system is well within the 750 W rating, leaving headroom for drives, fans, and other peripherals. The case must accommodate the GPU's dimensions: 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, with a dual-slot cooler.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on the workload. For gaming, the RTX 5080 is already at the 87th percentile, so the GPU is not the weak link. The CPU is the more likely upgrade candidate, but the Socket 1700 platform limits options to 13th Gen (and possibly 14th Gen) parts. Given that the i7-13700TE is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, an upgrade to a higher-tier Socket 1700 CPU would be marginal unless it offers significantly higher clocks or more cores. For memory, if the system uses DDR4, moving to DDR5 could improve memory bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though the CPU's memory controller supports both. The most impactful upgrade for this system would be adding more storage or ensuring the GPU has adequate cooling, as the 360 W TDP will generate substantial heat that needs to be exhausted from the case.

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

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 1100 MHz, which is exceptionally low, but the boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz. This wide frequency range indicates a chip designed for power efficiency at idle and low loads, with the ability to ramp up when needed. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which is a capable fallback for basic display output but not intended for gaming.

The benchmark scores reveal a chip that is strong in parallel workloads but modest in single-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18698 is respectable for a 35 W part, and the Passmark multithread score of 22754 confirms this. However, the single-thread scores — 2639 in Cinebench R23 and 3422 in Passmark — are lower than what a high-clock desktop chip would achieve, reflecting the low base clock and the efficiency focus. The data compression score of 243565 and integer math score of 97911 are high, indicating good throughput for data-heavy tasks like archiving or code compilation. The floating-point math score of 66421 is also solid, which benefits scientific and engineering applications. The find prime numbers score of 101 is notably low, but this is a niche workload that depends heavily on single-thread performance and is not representative of general use.

In the context of its nearest rivals, the i7-13700TE is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Intel Core i7-12700F, Intel Core 9 273PTE, and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS, all within 0.5% of its average score. This means that for multi-threaded workloads, this chip is interchangeable with those parts. For real-world use, this CPU can handle video editing, 3D rendering, and software development where multi-threading is leveraged. The low TDP of 35 W makes it an excellent choice for small form factor builds or systems where power consumption and heat output are primary concerns, even if it sacrifices some peak performance compared to higher-TDP parts.

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

This build targets users who need high GPU throughput and are willing to accept a CPU that is efficient rather than extreme. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU performance and 16 GB of VRAM make it ideal for gamers at 4K resolution, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute also serve content creators working with large video files, 3D scenes, or AI inference tasks. The 336 tensor cores are specifically useful for AI-accelerated workflows like image generation or video upscaling, which are increasingly common in professional content pipelines.

The CPU's 35 W TDP and 82nd percentile performance make this a good fit for small business workstations that run productivity suites, database queries, or multi-threaded office applications. The 16 cores and 24 threads handle parallel workloads efficiently, and the low power draw reduces cooling requirements and energy costs. Students building a high-performance desktop for coursework will benefit from the GPU for rendering and simulation, while the CPU handles compilation and analysis tasks adequately. Developers will find the CPU's data compression score of 243565 and integer math score of 97911 useful for build pipelines and code processing, while the GPU accelerates any CUDA-based workloads.

The combination is not ideal for users who prioritize CPU-bound tasks like heavy spreadsheet modeling or single-threaded legacy applications, as the CPU's single-thread performance is modest. However, for GPU-centric workloads — gaming, rendering, video encoding, and AI — this build is well-suited. The 85th combined percentile indicates a system that outperforms the vast majority of desktop PCs, and the specific strengths of the GPU make it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who want high-end graphics without the power draw of a flagship CPU.

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 combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Therefore, all FPS discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores, and these figures should be treated as estimates rather than measured results. The RTX 5080's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and Passmark G3D score of 36565 are strong indicators of high-end gaming performance. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is well-suited for 4K textures and high-detail settings, which are typically the most demanding scenarios.

Based on the GPU's 87th percentile ranking and its position relative to rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (which leads by 2.2%), the RTX 5080 should deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. At 1440p, the GPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, and frame rates will be limited by the CPU in some scenarios. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary driver, and the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth will help maintain consistent performance in texture-heavy scenes. The CPU's 35 W TDP and 4.80 GHz boost clock are sufficient for most games, though CPU-intensive titles that rely on single-thread performance may see lower frame rates than a higher-clock desktop CPU would deliver.

The absence of measured FPS data means these expectations are qualitative. The GPU's 84 RT cores suggest strong ray-traced performance, and the 336 tensor cores enable DLSS-style upscaling, which can boost frame rates at 4K. The Vulkan score of 255450 indicates good performance in Vulkan-based titles, while the DirectX 12 score from 3DMark Steel Nomad is solid. Gamers should expect a high-refresh-rate experience at 1440p and a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 4K in most titles, but these are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i7-13700TE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 85, placing it in the upper tier of all systems. The CPU is at the 82nd percentile and the GPU is at the 87th percentile, so both components are above average, but the GPU is the stronger performer. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 35 W TDP, designed for efficiency. The GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, 10752 shading units, and a 360 W TDP.

The overall tier of this build is high-end, driven primarily by the GPU. The RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 is nearly double the CPU's 31028, and the GPU's percentile ranking is 5 points higher than the CPU's. This is a system that will excel in GPU-bound workloads and be adequate in CPU-bound tasks. The build is not balanced in the traditional sense — the CPU is a low-power part that is slightly below the GPU in performance percentile — but it is a deliberate pairing for users who prioritize graphics performance and power efficiency. The 85th combined percentile means this system outperforms most desktops, and the specific component choices make it a niche product for efficiency-conscious enthusiasts.

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

The data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The RTX 5080 sits at the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the i7-13700TE is at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. This 5-point gap means the GPU is the stronger component by a measurable margin. In GPU-bound workloads — gaming at high resolutions, rendering, and GPU compute — the RTX 5080 will be the limiting factor, and the CPU will have enough headroom to feed it. The GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the primary performance drivers, and the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are sufficient to keep up in most scenarios.

In CPU-bound workloads — single-threaded applications, compilation, and some simulation tasks — the i7-13700TE will be the constraint. Its single-thread score of 2639 in Cinebench R23 and 3422 in Passmark is modest, and the low base clock of 1100 MHz means it relies heavily on boost behavior. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 3422 is lower than what a high-clock desktop part would achieve, which will limit performance in lightly-threaded tasks. For gaming, the bottleneck depends on resolution. At 1080p or 1440p, the CPU may limit frame rates in CPU-intensive titles, while at 4K, the GPU will become the bottleneck due to the higher pixel workload. The FPS scaling evidence is not available from measured data, but the percentile gap suggests that the GPU can be fully utilized at 4K without the CPU holding it back, while at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread performance may cap frame rates in some games. The 35 W TDP of the CPU also means it may not sustain high clocks under sustained all-core loads, which could affect multi-threaded gaming scenarios like streaming while gaming.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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

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

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

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

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

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)

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

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

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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