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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13700TE + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Top 6% 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%
VS
GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13700TE

31,028 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

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

Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i7-13700TE and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation form a desktop pairing where the CPU and GPU occupy distinctly different performance tiers, creating a clear division of labor. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all graphics cards. This 13-percentage-point gap indicates that the GPU is the more dominant component in this pairing, but the CPU is far from a weak link.

Benchmark data shows the CPU’s multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 18,698 points is substantial, yet the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 146,593 points dwarfs the CPU’s average benchmark score of 31,028 points. The bottleneck profile depends heavily on workload type. For pure computational tasks like physics simulation, the CPU’s Passmark physics score of 1,368 points becomes the limiting factor, while for graphics-accelerated workloads such as rendering or machine learning inference, the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput takes over.

The power envelope tells a similar story. The CPU has a 35-watt TDP, which is remarkably low for a 16-core part, while the GPU draws 130 watts. The suggested PSU of 300 watts accommodates both components with modest headroom, but the disparity in power draw confirms the GPU is the primary consumer and likely the primary performance driver in graphics-intensive scenarios.

FPS scaling, though not measured for this exact pairing, can be inferred from the performance distribution. In CPU-bound titles at lower resolutions, the i7-13700TE’s single-thread Passmark score of 3,422 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,639 will govern frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking means it will likely saturate the CPU’s output, shifting the bottleneck to the processor. The data suggests a balanced pairing for 1440p and 4K gaming, where the GPU’s dominance aligns with the rendering load, but a CPU bottleneck may emerge at 1080p in esports titles.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13700TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,698 and a single-core score of 2,639. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score drops to 7,853 and single-core to 1,108, while the older R15 test yields 1,884 multi-core and 265 single-core. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 31,028 places it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (average score 31,074, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12700F (average score 31,081, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core 9 273PTE (average score 31,143, delta -0.4%). The data shows the i7-13700TE is virtually tied with these competitors, trailing the fastest by just 0.4% and leading the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS by 0.5%.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 146,593 in Geekbench OpenCL and 123,842 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score of 135,218 places it at the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M (average score 135,230, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (average score 135,396, delta -0.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (average score 135,774, delta -0.4%). The RTX 4000 Ada is statistically indistinguishable from the A10M, within 0.1% of the W6800, and trails the fastest rival by 0.9%.

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 89, indicating a high-tier desktop configuration. The CPU’s 82nd percentile and GPU’s 95th percentile combine to place the overall system in the upper echelon of desktop builds. The CPU’s performance is competitive with mid-range desktop processors from both Intel and AMD, while the GPU outperforms most of the field, making the graphics card the standout component in benchmark terms.

FAQ

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

A: The i7-13700TE has an average benchmark score of 31,028, placing it at the 82nd percentile. It trails the Intel Core 9 273PTE by 0.4% (31,143 vs 31,028), the Intel Core i7-12700F by 0.2% (31,081), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS by 0.1% (31,074). It leads the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8645HS by 0.5% (30,879).

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking and how does it compare to similar workstation cards?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation sits at the 95th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 135,218. It is exactly level with the NVIDIA A10M (135,230, 0% delta), within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135,396), and trails the AMD Radeon PRO V620 by 0.9% (136,472).

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-13700TE does not support ECC memory. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, which is typical for a desktop-class processor.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: Is this a measured FPS configuration?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentiles.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i7-13700TE and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation pairing is 89, indicating a high-tier desktop configuration that outperforms the majority of systems.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is 300 watts. The GPU itself has a 130-watt TDP, while the CPU has a 35-watt TDP, leaving headroom for other components within the 300-watt recommendation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing modern connectivity for high-bandwidth devices. The CPU includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output or for basic tasks when the discrete GPU is not engaged.

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU’s 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is generous for workstation tasks, and the 130-watt TDP is modest for this performance class. The suggested PSU of 300 watts means most existing desktop power supplies with adequate wattage will suffice, though the 1x 16-pin power connector requires a compatible cable or adapter.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on the CPU, since the GPU’s 95th percentile ranking leaves less room for improvement. The i7-13700TE’s 82nd percentile could be raised by moving to a higher-tier Socket 1700 processor, though the 35-watt TDP suggests this is an efficiency-focused part. The platform’s DDR4 and DDR5 support means memory upgrades are possible without changing the motherboard. For users seeking more GPU compute, the RTX 4000 Ada’s nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score, so the upgrade path would require moving to a significantly different class of GPU to see meaningful gains.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput indicate strong rasterization performance, while the CPU’s single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 2,639 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,422 provide adequate frame pacing. At 1440p and above, the GPU should drive high refresh rates, though at 1080p the CPU may cap frame rates in lighter titles.

Streaming: The RTX 4000 Ada’s 192 tensor cores and Ada Lovelace architecture provide dedicated hardware for encoding and AI-enhanced features. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,698, can handle simultaneous game and encode workloads without collapsing. The 20 GB VRAM provides ample buffer for stream encoding pipelines.

Video editing: The GPU’s 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth are substantial for 4K and 8K video timelines, while the CPU’s multi-threaded Passmark score of 22,754 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 18,698 handle codec-heavy exports. The 5nm Ada Lovelace architecture with 48 RT cores accelerates effects rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 146,593 make it the primary render engine, with the CPU’s 16 cores providing secondary support for simulation and pre-processing. The 20 GB VRAM accommodates large scenes, and the 95th percentile ranking places it among the top 5% of GPUs.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark data compression score of 243,565 and integer math score of 97,911 indicate strong compilation throughput, while the 24 threads handle parallel build processes. The GPU’s compute capabilities support local testing of CUDA-accelerated code, and the 35-watt CPU TDP keeps power draw low during long compile sessions.

Student and office work: The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3,422 and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide responsive everyday computing. The 35-watt TDP ensures low power consumption, making this a quiet, efficient system for coursework, document production, and web-based tasks. The GPU’s power is overkill for this use case but enables occasional creative projects.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC’s 5nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a 1500 MHz base clock and 2175 MHz boost clock, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The 20 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

The GPU contains 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It includes 48 RT cores for ray tracing and 192 tensor cores for AI workloads, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 throughput both rated at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 95th percentile with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 146,593 and Vulkan score of 123,842. The average benchmark score of 135,218 is within 0.9% of its nearest rivals, indicating a tightly contested performance tier. For rendering workloads, the 20 GB VRAM is a key advantage, allowing larger scenes and higher-resolution textures than 12 GB or 16 GB cards. The 48 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering, while the 192 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI denoising. The 160-bit bus is narrower than some competitors, but the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the memory size.

The GPU’s power draw of 130 watts is modest for this performance level, with a suggested PSU of 300 watts. The single-slot design and 245 mm length make it suitable for compact workstations, and the 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor configurations. The 16-pin power connector is the only modern requirement.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35-watt TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark performance shows a strong multi-threaded showing with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,698 and a single-core score of 2,639. The Passmark suite reveals specific strengths: data compression scores 243,565, floating-point math scores 66,421, and integer math scores 97,911. The multi-thread score of 22,754 and single-thread score of 3,422 confirm balanced performance across both single- and multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 31,028 places it at the 82nd percentile, with nearest rivals all within 0.5% delta. This indicates the i7-13700TE is a solid mid-to-high-range desktop processor, though not a top-tier part. The 1100 MHz base clock is unusually low, which keeps power consumption down, but the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures responsiveness when needed. The 24 threads handle heavily parallel workloads like video encoding and compilation, while the high boost clock serves single-threaded tasks like gaming and office applications.

The lack of ECC memory support and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory controller position this as a consumer-oriented processor rather than a workstation part. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display solution and is sufficient for basic tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes offers modern connectivity, though the GPU uses PCIe 4.0.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13700TE with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation, creating a system that ranks at the 89th combined percentile. The CPU holds the 82nd percentile position among processors, while the GPU claims the 95th percentile among graphics cards. This is a high-tier configuration where the GPU dominates in raw compute and the CPU provides efficient, multi-threaded support.

The i7-13700TE is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 35-watt TDP, emphasizing efficiency without sacrificing boost performance. The RTX 4000 Ada is a workstation-class GPU with 20 GB of GDDR6 memory, 6,144 shading units, and 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, all within a 130-watt power envelope. The combined power draw of 165 watts (CPU + GPU) is modest for the performance on offer, and the 300-watt PSU suggestion provides adequate headroom.

This is not a gaming-first build in the traditional sense; the GPU’s workstation lineage and the CPU’s low base clock suggest a focus on professional workloads like rendering, AI inference, and content creation. However, the 95th percentile GPU ranking means it will handle gaming exceptionally well at high resolutions. The system occupies a sweet spot where the CPU’s 82nd percentile does not bottleneck the GPU’s 95th percentile in most scenarios, and the overall 89th percentile confirms a well-above-average desktop configuration.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions will find the RTX 4000 Ada’s 95th percentile performance well-suited to high-refresh gaming, with the CPU’s 3,422 single-thread Passmark score providing adequate frame pacing. Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the 20 GB VRAM and the CPU’s 18,698 Cinebench R23 multi-core score for export and encode tasks. 3D artists and renderers can leverage the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 and 48 RT cores for accelerated ray tracing, while the 20 GB memory handles large scenes.

Software developers, particularly those working with CUDA or parallel compute, will appreciate the 192 tensor cores and the CPU’s 24 threads for compilation. Students and office workers will find the 35-watt CPU TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 sufficient for daily tasks, with the GPU providing headroom for creative projects. Small business workstations in fields like architecture, engineering, or data science can utilize the GPU’s compute capabilities and the CPU’s efficiency for sustained workloads.

The build targets users who need more than a gaming PC but less than a full workstation. The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 20 GB VRAM make it suitable for professional visualization, while the CPU’s 82nd percentile and 24 threads handle general productivity. The 300-watt PSU suggestion keeps the system approachable for standard desktop cases.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i7-13700TE and NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions.

The GPU’s 95th percentile ranking and 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput indicate it can drive modern titles at high settings. The 20 GB VRAM provides ample capacity for 4K textures, while the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming. The 48 RT cores support ray-traced effects, though the 160-bit bus may limit performance in bandwidth-sensitive scenarios.

The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score of 2,639 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,422, should keep frame rates stable in most titles. At 1080p, the CPU may become the limiting factor in esports or lightweight games, where frame rates can exceed 200 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 95th percentile performance becomes the primary driver, and the CPU’s 82nd percentile is less likely to bottleneck.

For demanding AAA titles at 4K, the GPU’s 26.73 TFLOPS should deliver high frame rates at ultra settings, though the 160-bit bus may cause dips in scenes with heavy texture loads. At 1440p, the system should provide a smooth high-refresh experience in most games. At 1080p, frame rates will be CPU-limited in less demanding titles, but the GPU will still produce excellent results. These figures are estimates; actual performance depends on specific game optimization, driver maturity, and system configuration.