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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

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The pairing of the Intel Core i7-13790F and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT represents a desktop build that targets a specific performance tier. Based on the data provided, this combination sits in the 82nd percentile overall, indicating a system that is well above average in capability. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the GPU is a RDNA 2.0 architecture card with 8 GB of VRAM. This analysis will interpret the benchmark scores, explain what they mean for various workloads, and clarify the balance between the two primary components. It is important to note that no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing, so all gaming performance discussions are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores provided.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz, but it can boost up to 5.20 GHz, which is a significant range for handling both bursty single-threaded tasks and sustained multi-threaded workloads. The cache hierarchy is substantial, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a 33 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration provides a strong foundation for gaming and productivity alike.

The benchmark results show a decisive split between single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 35404 in multi-core and 4998 in single-core. This multi-core score is exceptionally high, placing the CPU in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that the i7-13790F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 by 0.4% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX by 0.5% in average benchmark score, while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G by 0.4%. These are extremely tight margins, indicating that the i7-13790F is directly competitive with the latest high-end laptop and embedded processors, despite being a desktop part.

In real workloads, the multi-core strength translates to fast video rendering, code compilation, and scientific computing. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14869 further confirms this trend. The PassMark data is also revealing: the integer math score of 151416 and floating-point math score of 110512 suggest strong general-purpose and scientific number-crunching ability. The data compression score of 567473 indicates that file archiving and extraction will be swift. With 16 cores and 24 threads, this is a CPU that can handle heavy concurrent workloads without breaking a sweat, while the 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures that lightly-threaded tasks like legacy applications or certain game engines will still respond snappily.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination. Consequently, all frame rate figures discussed in this section are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores of both components. The CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 70th percentile provide a starting point for these expectations.

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1804, is a capable mid-range graphics card. In a system with the high-performance i7-13790F, the GPU becomes the primary determinant for gaming frame rates. Based on the GPU's benchmark profile, the data suggests this pairing would be well-suited for 1080p gaming. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16461 and its 70th percentile rank indicate it is a solid performer for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, where it can likely handle competitive titles with ease. For triple-A games, one would estimate playable frame rates at high settings in 1080p, with the possibility of adjusting settings to ''ultra'' in less demanding titles.

However, the CPU is overqualified for this GPU in pure gaming terms. The i7-13790F's 93rd percentile CPU score means it will not be the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data implies that at 1440p, the GPU's limitations will become more apparent, and frame rates will likely drop. The 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth will constrain performance in high-resolution or high-texture scenarios. While the estimated FPS is not in the data, the percentile gap between the CPU and GPU suggests a system that is optimized for 1080p gaming, where the RX 6600 XT can leverage the CPU's raw speed to deliver high and consistent frame rates.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of a CPU-heavy system. The i7-13790F sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RX 6600 XT sits in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. This 23-point gap is significant and establishes that the GPU is the performance bottleneck in gaming workloads. The CPU has far more headroom to process game logic, physics, and draw calls than the GPU can render.

Evidence for this comes from the synthetic scores. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 44737 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16461 show that the CPU's compute capabilities dwarf the GPU's. In a 1080p gaming scenario, the CPU can quickly feed frames to the GPU, but the GPU will max out its utilization and limit the final output. In productivity tasks that are not graphically intensive, such as data compression or code compilation, the CPU is the critical component, and the GPU is largely idle.

The balanced point for this system is in gaming at 1080p, where the GPU's 70th percentile and the CPU's 93rd percentile can combine to produce a smooth experience. At higher resolutions, the bottleneck becomes more pronounced as the GPU struggles to maintain frame rates. The data shows a system that is not perfectly balanced for 4K gaming, but is efficient for high-refresh 1080p gaming and heavily threaded productivity work.

Who Should Build It

This build is tailored for gamers who prioritize high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. The RX 6600 XT's 70th percentile score and the i7-13790F's 93rd percentile score suggest that this pairing is capable of exceeding 60 FPS in most titles at 1080p with high or ultra settings, and it has the CPU headroom to handle competitive shooters at higher frame rates. Gamers who play at 1440p will find the GPU to be the limiting factor, but the system remains viable if they are willing to lower graphical settings.

Beyond gaming, this is a powerful workstation for content creators. The CPU's 35404 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 is exceptional, making video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation significantly faster than on lower-end processors. The GPU also contributes to rendering via its 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which aids in GPU-accelerated effects. Software developers will benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads, which allow for fast builds and parallel testing. Students and small business workstations would find this system overkill for basic tasks, but it is an excellent fit for those who need to process large datasets or run virtual machines, given the CPU's high percentile ranking.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the benchmark data is one of a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. The i7-13790F achieves an average benchmark score of 63080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173, -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331, -0.4% delta), showing that it trades blows with these newer parts. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has an average benchmark score of 24442, placing it in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, which scores 24170, a delta of 1.1% in favor of the AMD card.

The combined system percentile is 82, which reflects the high CPU score pulling up the lower GPU score. The CPU is clearly the dominant component in this build. In Cinebench R15, the CPU scores 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core, while in R20 it scores 14869 and 2099 respectively. These scores indicate a CPU that can handle both light and heavy tasks. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1804 and PassMark G3D score of 16461 are competitive for its class, but they do not reach the high percentiles of the CPU. The data suggests that if the user's workload is CPU-bound, this system is exceptional; if it is GPU-bound, it is merely good.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture and uses the Navi 23 chip manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2589 MHz and a game clock of 2359 MHz. It includes 32 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the performance here is modest given the mid-range positioning.

The compute capabilities are solid: the GPU delivers 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 21.21 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1). This makes it capable of handling real-time graphics workloads and moderate compute tasks. The Geekbench scores, including an OpenCL score of 80503, indicate that the GPU can accelerate parallel workloads like video encoding filters and some AI inference, though the 8 GB VRAM will limit the size of datasets that can be processed. The data shows that the RX 6600 XT is a competent 1080p gaming card that also provides a meaningful boost to rendering tasks in applications that use OpenCL or Vulkan (72417 score). The 70th percentile ranking confirms it is above average, but it is not a high-end card. In terms of API support, it is modern, with DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support, ensuring compatibility with the latest game titles.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13790F a good match for the RX 6600 XT?

A: The data shows a significant performance gap. The CPU is in the 93rd percentile, while the GPU is in the 70th percentile. This means the CPU is much more powerful than the GPU, making the GPU the primary bottleneck in gaming. It is a good match for 1080p gaming but leaves CPU performance on the table for GPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What is the expected gaming performance at 1080p?

A: Since there is no measured FPS data, this is an estimate. Based on the GPU's 70th percentile and the CPU's high single-thread score of 4998 in Cinebench R23, the system is estimated to handle high-refresh 1080p gaming well, likely exceeding 60 FPS in most titles at high settings, with lower performance expected in graphically demanding games.

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

A: The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080. It is 0.1% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, but 0.4% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, and 0.5% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. It is essentially tied with these parts in overall performance.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT has 32 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, given its 70th percentile performance, ray tracing effects should be used with caution and likely at lower resolutions or with performance settings enabled.

Q: What kind of power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU has a suggested PSU of 450 W and a TDP of 160 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W. A 450 W power supply is the minimum suggested, but a higher wattage unit would provide more headroom for the entire system and any peripherals.

Q: Is this system good for content creation?

A: Yes, particularly for CPU-intensive tasks. The processor's 35404 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 makes it excellent for video editing and 3D rendering. The GPU also helps with acceleration through its FP32 compute of 10.60 TFLOPS, though the 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for very large textures or scenes.

Q: What is the memory support for this CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The choice of memory type will affect overall system performance, but the data does not specify a preferred type.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs a top-tier, 93rd percentile CPU with a mid-range, 70th percentile GPU. The Core i7-13790F is a 16-core Raptor Lake-S processor, and the RX 6600 XT is an RDNA 2.0 graphics card. The combined percentile for the system is 82, indicating it is in the top quintile of all builds in the database. The system is heavily weighted towards CPU performance, which makes it an unusual but effective pairing for users whose primary workloads are multi-threaded productivity tasks and who also want a competent 1080p gaming experience. The CPU is the star of the show, while the GPU provides a solid, but not spectacular, graphics foundation.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the data does not specify which memory type is used in this build. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes, ensuring high bandwidth for modern NVMe SSDs and future expansion cards. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the motherboard but limits the GPU's bandwidth compared to a x16 slot.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking options are limited. The TDP is 65 W, which is low for a 16-core part, suggesting that the power delivery and cooling requirements are modest, but the boost clock of 5.20 GHz will still require a capable air cooler. The GPU has a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W. A sensible next upgrade would be a stronger GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom. The data shows the CPU is only 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, so the CPU will not need replacing for several generations. Moving to a higher-tier GPU, such as one in a higher percentile, would better balance the system for 1440p or 4K gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, this system is estimated to deliver high frame rates in esports titles, given the CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 70th percentile. The CPU's single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 ensures low latency and high IPC, which is critical for maintaining high FPS in CPU-bound games.

Streaming: The 16-core CPU is well-equipped for streaming. The 147% headroom in multi-core performance (compared to the GPU's 70th percentile) allows for smooth game capture and encoding via x264 without impacting game performance. The GPU's hardware encoders can also be used, though the CPU is the stronger asset here.

Video Editing: Editing timelines and applying effects will be fast due to the CPU's 35404 score in Cinebench R23. The GPU's 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 compute will accelerate previews and rendering in applications that support OpenCL or Vulkan, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit the complexity of effects.

3D Rendering: This is a mixed bag. CPU-based rendering engines will excel, with the 16 cores and 24 threads providing substantial processing power. GPU-based renderers will use the RX 6600 XT's 21.21 TFLOPS of FP16 performance, but the 8 GB VRAM is a bottleneck for large scenes.

Software Development: Compilation times will be short, driven by the CPU's high integer math score of 151416 in PassMark. Developers running multiple virtual machines or containers will benefit from the 24 threads, making this a highly productive environment.

Student and Office Work: This system is overkill for word processing and web browsing, but it is excellent for students in engineering or data science fields. The 567473 data compression score speeds up file transfers and backups, while the high multi-core scores ensure that running complex simulations or statistical models in software like MATLAB or Python is swift.

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