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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

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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
96%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

19,765 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

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

The Intel Core i7-13790F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT form a desktop pairing that leans heavily on processor capability. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 65 W TDP. This is a high-core-count processor designed to handle heavily threaded workloads, while the GPU, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, offers a more modest set of specifications: 2048 shading units, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. The combination is one where the CPU is clearly the dominant component, and the GPU will often be the limiting factor in graphically intense tasks.

The data reveals a stark contrast in performance tiers. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 79. This indicates a system that is exceptionally well-suited for processor-bound work like compilation, rendering, and multitasking, but it will not be a top-tier gaming machine at high resolutions, as the GPU’s relative standing is much lower. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 63080, placing it in a tight race with rivals like 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 newer mobile and embedded parts despite being a desktop chip.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with a physical configuration of 16 cores and 24 threads. This asymmetric core layout is typical of the generation, prioritizing both multi-threaded throughput and single-thread responsiveness. The base clock of 2.10 GHz is low, but the boost clock of 5.20 GHz is where the chip spends most of its time under load, allowing it to deliver strong single-threaded performance. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. This large cache pool helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Benchmark results underscore the CPU’s capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35404 in multi-core and 4998 in single-core. The multi-core score is a strong indicator of its ability to handle rendering and encoding tasks, while the single-core score is competitive for gaming and general responsiveness. The Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 reinforces this, as does the integer math score of 151416 and floating-point math score of 110512. These numbers suggest a processor that can chew through scientific calculations, financial modeling, and code compilation with ease. The data compression score of 567473 is particularly high, indicating excellent performance in file archiving and data transfer scenarios.

The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking places it in the top 7% of all processors tested. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, has an average score of 63173, which is virtually identical (only 0.1% difference). This means the i7-13790F is not a clear winner over its newest competitors; it is a high-end part that is currently being matched by newer, more power-efficient designs. The other rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, show deltas of 0.4% and -0.4%, respectively, placing them all within a hair of each other. For a desktop user, this means the i7-13790F is not an absolute performance leader, but it is firmly in the upper echelon, and its performance will not be a bottleneck for most applications.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU benchmarks show a different story. The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765, placing it at the 65th percentile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 1859. The Geekbench scores are mixed: OpenCL is 10111, but Vulkan is much higher at 81306, and Metal is 97969. These numbers suggest that the GPU is better optimized for Vulkan and Metal APIs than for OpenCL. The Passmark G3D score of 17166 is a moderate result, and the GPU compute score of 7532 is relatively low, indicating that this is not a compute-focused card.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6650 XT is in a tight grouping. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m has an average score of 19885 (-0.6% delta), the AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637 (0.7% delta), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602 (0.8% delta). These are all older professional or workstation cards, which suggests that the RX 6650 XT is performing at a level comparable to a few generations old professional hardware. This is not a bad sign for gaming, but it does indicate that the card is not at the advanced of graphics performance.

The combined picture shows a system that is heavily imbalanced toward CPU performance. The CPU is a top-7% part, while the GPU is in the top 35%. For workloads that are purely CPU-bound, this system will feel exceptionally fast. For gaming at 1080p, the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor, but the GPU will cap frame rates in many titles. The data shows that this is a system built for productivity first, with gaming as a secondary consideration.

FAQ

Q: What is the most likely bottleneck for gaming performance in this system?

A: The GPU. With the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile, the graphics card is the weaker component. In most gaming scenarios, the RX 6650 XT will be the limiting factor before the i7-13790F.

Q: How does the i7-13790F compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: They are essentially tied. The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173, a delta of -0.1%. This means they are statistically identical in average performance.

Q: Does the RX 6650 XT support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The high Geekbench Vulkan score of 81306 suggests it is particularly well-suited for Vulkan-based games.

Q: What kind of memory does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The choice of memory type will affect system performance, but the CPU is compatible with both.

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

A: The CPU is listed as Active, meaning it is still in production. The GPU is listed as End-of-life, meaning it is no longer being manufactured.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. This means the CPU cannot be overclocked by adjusting the multiplier, though BCLK overclocking may still be possible on some motherboards.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The CPU has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a significant amount and helps with performance in games and productivity software.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the data suggests a mixed experience. The CPU’s strong single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 will help maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, but the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking will hold back performance in graphically demanding games. Expect high frame rates at 1080p in esports titles, but the GPU will struggle to maintain very high frame rates in AAA games at higher settings.

Streaming is a strong suit for this system. The 16 cores and 24 threads of the i7-13790F provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The CPU’s multi-thread score of 35404 in Cinebench R23 indicates that it can handle the extra workload of streaming without significantly impacting game performance.

Video editing will feel responsive. The CPU’s high multi-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404, will accelerate rendering and export times. The GPU can assist with effects and playback, but the CPU is the main driver here.

3D rendering is where this system excels. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and high Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 make it a capable workstation for CPU-based renderers. The GPU’s compute score of 7532 is less impressive, so GPU-accelerated rendering will be slower than CPU rendering.

Software development is a natural fit. The CPU’s high integer math score of 151416 and data compression score of 567473 will speed up code compilation and version control operations. The high core count allows for parallel builds, which can significantly reduce build times.

For student and office work, this system is overkill but will handle everything with ease. The CPU’s single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking, while the GPU is more than sufficient for office productivity, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The 65 W TDP CPU also indicates it will not be a power hog in a desktop environment.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance of this system is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The i7-13790F is a top-tier processor, while the RX 6650 XT is a mid-range GPU. This means that in any workload that is primarily graphical, the GPU will be the bottleneck. The evidence is clear: the CPU’s percentile rank is 93, while the GPU’s is 65. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this imbalance, sitting between the two.

For gaming, the bottleneck will almost always be the GPU. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU with data, but the GPU will not be able to render frames as fast as the CPU can prepare them. This is not necessarily a bad thing; it means that the system will produce consistent frame times without stuttering, but the overall frame rate will be limited by the GPU. In CPU-bound games, such as simulators or strategy titles, the CPU will be the limiting factor, but its high single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 suggests it will still provide a smooth experience.

For productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU is the star. The GPU will play a supporting role, but the CPU’s massive multi-threaded performance will be the primary driver of speed. This is a system that is unbalanced in favor of the CPU, which is a good thing for productivity but less ideal for pure gaming performance.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This gives builders flexibility in choosing memory, but the choice will affect future upgrade options. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature, though the GPU only uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 connection. This means the GPU is not bottlenecked by the PCIe interface, but there is headroom for a faster GPU in the future.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, but the GPU has a TDP of 176 W. The suggested PSU for this system is 450 W. This is a relatively low requirement, meaning that most standard desktop power supplies will be sufficient. However, a sensible next upgrade would be a higher-end GPU, such as a card with more VRAM or higher compute performance, to better match the CPU’s capabilities. The 450 W PSU recommendation suggests that there is some headroom for a slightly more powerful GPU, but a major upgrade would likely require a new PSU.

The motherboard is the key to future upgrades. Since the CPU uses Socket 1700, a new CPU would require a motherboard change. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a user who chose DDR4 will need to replace the memory when upgrading to a newer platform. A sensible next step would be to upgrade the GPU first, as this will provide the most noticeable performance improvement in gaming, while keeping the CPU and motherboard intact.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritize CPU performance above all else. Gamers at 1080p will find that the RX 6650 XT is capable of high frame rates in many titles, but the CPU is overkill for this task. The system is better suited for content creators, software developers, and professionals who run heavily threaded applications. Video editors will benefit from the fast export times, and 3D artists will appreciate the quick rendering performance.

The i7-13790F’s high multi-core score makes it a good choice for developers who compile large codebases or run virtual machines. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide excellent multitasking capability, allowing for a smooth workflow. Students in engineering or computer science will find this system more than capable for their coursework, though it is likely more powerful than necessary.

Small business workstations that run database operations or data analysis will see a significant benefit from the CPU’s performance. The high Passmark data compression and encryption scores (567473 and 31703, respectively) indicate that this system can handle data-intensive tasks with ease. The GPU is less relevant for these workloads, but the CPU’s performance is the main selling point.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs a top-tier Intel Core i7-13790F CPU with a mid-range AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT GPU. The combined percentile of 79 places it in the upper quartile of all systems. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking is the standout feature, making this a processor-first build. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking is adequate for 1080p gaming but is not the main attraction.

The build class is desktop, and it is best described as a productivity powerhouse with modest gaming capability. The CPU is the clear star, and the GPU is a supporting player. For users who need maximum CPU performance for work, this is a highly effective pairing. For gamers, the system will perform well at 1080p, but it is not optimized for high-resolution or high-refresh gaming.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following frame rate expectations are estimates based solely on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The CPU’s high single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 indicates that it will not be a bottleneck in most games. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 17166 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859 provide a baseline for its graphical capabilities.

At 1080p resolution, the RX 6650 XT should deliver playable frame rates in most modern titles, likely averaging 60-90 FPS in AAA games at high settings, and exceeding 144 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant. At 1440p, the GPU will be under more strain, and frame rates will drop. Expect 40-60 FPS in demanding titles at high settings, and lower in the most graphically intensive games. At 4K, the GPU will struggle to maintain 30 FPS in many titles, and users should expect to lower settings significantly.

The CPU will allow the GPU to perform at its maximum potential, meaning there will be no CPU-induced frame drops. However, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus will limit its performance in texture-heavy games. The 280.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p, but it can become a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU’s power can be fully leveraged to maintain high frame rates.