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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 6700: A High-Performance Desktop Pairing

This build pairs Intel’s 16-core Core i7-13790F with AMD’s Radeon RX 6700, creating a desktop configuration that sits at the 84th percentile overall among all tested combinations. The CPU alone ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU lands in the 75th percentile of all GPUs, indicating a processor-heavy pairing where the CPU is the clear performance leader. The combination targets users who need substantial multi-threaded compute power for productivity while still maintaining respectable 1440p gaming capability, though the performance gap between the two components shapes every workload discussion that follows.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the LGA 1700 socket, which places it firmly in Intel’s 13th Gen family built on the Raptor Lake architecture. This is a desktop-class processor with a 65W TDP, making it a relatively power-efficient choice for the performance tier it occupies. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more prevalent DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits without changing the motherboard. This is a significant advantage for system integrators who may have existing DDR4 inventory or for users upgrading from older platforms who want to reuse memory.

PCIe connectivity comes via Gen 5 with 20 lanes available from the CPU itself, which provides ample bandwidth for modern storage devices and expansion cards. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, but this pairing already includes one, so there is no functional gap. The CPU’s 65W TDP is notably modest for a 16-core part, and when combined with the GPU’s 175W TDP, the suggested power supply rating of 450W appears adequate for the entire system. This leaves headroom for typical system components like drives, fans, and motherboard power regulation without requiring an oversized PSU.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve replacing the GPU with a higher-tier card, since the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and 63,080 average benchmark score suggest it will not be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The platform itself supports up to 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, so a future GPU upgrade would not be bottlenecked by interface bandwidth. Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5 would require a new motherboard, but the socket supports both, meaning users who built with DDR4 could theoretically migrate to DDR5 by swapping boards and memory while keeping the CPU. The CPU’s production status is active, so availability remains a non-issue for new builds.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The Radeon RX 6700 delivers a PassMark G3D score of 18,931 and sits at the 75th GPU percentile, which positions it as a capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p card. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,998 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,212 indicate strong per-core performance that can feed high frame rates without introducing CPU-side bottlenecks. At 1080p, this pairing should sustain triple-digit frame rates in most esports titles, but the GPU’s 10GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth will limit maximum settings at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737, provide substantial headroom for simultaneous game encoding and gameplay. The GPU does not have dedicated tensor or encoding hardware listed beyond its 36 ray accelerators, so streaming workloads would rely on CPU-based encoding, which the 24 threads handle effectively. The PassMark data encryption score of 31,703 further suggests solid throughput for encoding tasks.

Video Editing: Multi-core performance is the backbone of video editing, and the 13790F’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14,869 and R15 multi-core score of 3,568 demonstrate strong rendering capability. The GPU’s 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance aids in effects processing and GPU-accelerated previews, though its 10GB VRAM may limit the complexity of color grades or 4K timelines. The PassMark floating-point math score of 110,512 confirms the CPU handles math-heavy filters efficiently.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s multi-threaded scores are the standout here, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 35,404 and PassMark integer math at 151,416, indicating excellent performance for CPU-based ray tracing and physics simulation. The GPU’s 36 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but its 75th percentile ranking means it will lag behind higher-tier cards in production rendering. The FP32 throughput of 11.29 TFLOPS supports real-time viewport rendering, though final-frame GPU renders would benefit from a more powerful card.

Software Development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU’s 24 threads and 33MB shared L3 cache, which reduce context-switching overhead. The PassMark integer math score of 151,416 and data compression score of 567,473 indicate rapid code compilation and asset processing. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 97,841 provides compute acceleration for testing GPU code paths, though developers focused solely on CPU workloads would still find this pairing balanced.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is overkill for basic productivity, but the CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking ensures no slowdown in multitasking, virtual machines, or large spreadsheets. The GPU’s DirectX 11 score of 166 and G2D score of 936 support standard office graphics acceleration. The 65W CPU TDP keeps idle power low, making the system reasonable for daily use despite its high peak performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance: the CPU ranks at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 75th percentile of all GPUs. This 18-point gap means the GPU will be the primary limiting factor in most gaming and graphics-accelerated workloads. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (0.4% faster), all within a 0.9% spread, indicating the 13790F is at the top of its performance tier. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 70HX (0.1% faster) and AMD Radeon RX 6800 (1.1% slower), showing the RX 6700 is mid-pack among its peers.

In gaming, the CPU’s single-thread performance — Cinebench R23 single-core at 4,998 — is sufficient to drive high frame rates, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18,931 will cap frame rates at lower levels than the CPU could otherwise support. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 71 is notably low, suggesting that the GPU’s DX12 performance is a weak point relative to its other API scores. For CPU-bound workloads like rendering or compilation, the GPU will sit idle while the CPU operates at its 93rd percentile capability, meaning no bottleneck exists there. For GPU-bound tasks like gaming at 1440p or 4K, the CPU will have significant headroom, and the GPU will be the limiting factor.

The combined percentile of 84, when compared to the individual CPU percentile of 93 and GPU percentile of 75, suggests the pairing is slightly below the CPU’s potential but above the GPU’s standalone ranking. This indicates that in balanced workloads, the CPU’s strength partially compensates for the GPU’s relative weakness, but in GPU-heavy tasks, the system underperforms relative to its processor. The FPS scaling would follow the GPU’s performance curve, meaning higher resolutions will reduce frame rates more steeply than a more balanced pairing would.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks over GPU-heavy workloads. Gamers at 1080p will find the RX 6700 adequate for high-refresh gaming, as the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking and 18,931 G3D score support smooth frame rates at lower resolutions. Gamers at 1440p will need to adjust settings, as the 10GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth will limit texture quality and resolution scaling. Content creators who work in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit most from the CPU’s 35,404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which accelerates export times and scene rendering, while the GPU provides acceleration for GPU-compute tasks like effects processing.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24 threads and 33MB L3 cache, which reduce build times significantly. Students in engineering or computer science programs who run simulations or compilations will find the CPU’s 93rd percentile performance sufficient for coursework, while the GPU handles visualization tasks. Small business workstations that run databases or financial models will leverage the PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737 and data compression score of 567,473 for rapid data processing. The 65W CPU TDP also makes this viable for office environments where power density is a concern, though the GPU’s 175W TDP raises total system draw.

The build is less suitable for users whose primary workload is gaming at 1440p or above, or those who rely on GPU-accelerated rendering in software like Blender or Maya, where the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking would be a bottleneck. Similarly, users needing high-end VR performance or 4K gaming should look at GPUs in the 90th percentile range.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 63,080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench tests, the 13790F scores 3,568 in R15 multi-core and 503 in R15 single-core; 14,869 in R20 multi-core and 2,099 in R20 single-core; and 35,404 in R23 multi-core with 4,998 in R23 single-core. These show a consistent multi-core advantage, with the multi-core scores being roughly 7-8 times higher than single-core scores, reflecting the 16-core/24-thread configuration. PassMark results reinforce this: multi-thread score of 44,737, single-thread of 4,212, integer math at 151,416, floating-point math at 110,512, and data compression at 567,473.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 30,433, placing it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2,014. Geekbench results show 122,223 in Metal, 97,841 in OpenCL, and 83,974 in Vulkan. PassMark tests yield a G3D score of 18,931, GPU compute of 8,240, and DirectX scores of 250 (DX9), 166 (DX11), 115 (DX10), and 71 (DX12). The low DX12 score relative to DX11 is notable — it suggests the GPU’s DX12 path is not fully optimized, which could impact modern game performance that relies on DX12. The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its GPU counterpart by a wider margin in their respective percentile rankings, making this a CPU-first build.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 features 10GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The GPU is built on the Navi 22 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7nm process from TSMC, with 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. The base clock is 1,941 MHz, boost clock is 2,450 MHz, and the game clock is 2,174 MHz.

The GPU has 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines. It includes 36 ray accelerators for hardware ray tracing, but no tensor cores are listed. The pixel rate is 156.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 352.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 11.29 TFLOPS and FP16 at 22.58 TFLOPS (2:1). The 75th percentile ranking and average score of 30,433 put it in the upper-midrange, close to the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (1.1% slower) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (1.6% slower).

For rendering, the 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 provides solid real-time compute, and the 36 RT cores enable ray-traced effects, though at lower performance levels than cards with more RT hardware. The 10GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and moderate 1440p textures, but will struggle with high-resolution texture packs or 4K rendering. The DirectX 12 score of 71 is concerning, indicating potential driver or hardware limitations in modern API workloads, though the Vulkan score of 83,974 suggests better performance in Vulkan-based titles. The GPU’s end-of-life production status means it will not receive new hardware revisions, but driver support from AMD’s RDNA 2.0 architecture remains active.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13790F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is null in the data, meaning this CPU has no iGPU and requires a discrete graphics card — the Radeon RX 6700 in this build fulfills that requirement.

Q: What memory types does this build support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus, providing flexibility in memory choice without needing to change the CPU.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a 65W TDP, and the GPU has a 175W TDP. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 450W, which should provide sufficient headroom for the entire system.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is 0.1% faster in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is 0.4% slower, placing the 13790F within a tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 10GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p gaming.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 36 ray accelerators, which provide hardware support for ray-traced effects, though performance will be lower than higher-tier cards.

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

A: The combined percentile is 84, which is lower than the CPU’s 93rd percentile but higher than the GPU’s 75th percentile, indicating a CPU-heavy balance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i7-13790F with the AMD Radeon RX 6700. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from Intel’s Core 13th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture on a 10nm process. The GPU is an AMD Radeon RX 6000 series card using the Navi 22 chip on RDNA 2.0 architecture. The combined percentile of 84 places this system in the upper tier of all tested configurations, though the individual components show a performance disparity — the CPU at the 93rd percentile versus the GPU at the 75th percentile. This is a desktop build with the CPU’s 65W TDP and GPU’s 175W TDP, powered by a suggested 450W PSU.

The overall tier is solidly upper-midrange to high-end, with the CPU providing top-tier multi-threaded performance and the GPU delivering competent 1080p gaming and compute. The system excels in productivity and rendering workloads where the CPU dominates, while gaming performance is respectable but GPU-limited. The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with standard expansion capabilities, including PCIe Gen 5 support and dual-channel memory.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-S, fabricated on Intel’s 10nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The TDP is 65W, and it was released on February 9, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $441. The multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking, and the production status is active.

Benchmark results show the CPU at the 93rd percentile with an average score of 63,080. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 is particularly strong, placing it well above typical desktop processors, while the single-core score of 4,998 indicates excellent per-thread performance. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 44,737, single-thread of 4,212, and strong compute scores in integer math (151,416), floating-point math (110,512), and data compression (567,473). The extended instructions score of 34,828 and data encryption score of 31,703 round out the compute profile.

For real workloads, the 16 cores and 24 threads handle heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and code compilation with ease, as evidenced by the multi-core benchmark scores. The 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded responsiveness for everyday applications and gaming. The 33MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, improving performance in database and scientific workloads. The 65W TDP is remarkable for this core count, making it power-efficient relative to its performance, though the lack of an unlocked multiplier limits enthusiast overclocking.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows for this pairing. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores and percentile rankings, not direct measurements.

Based on the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 18,931 and 75th percentile ranking, combined with the CPU’s single-thread strength (Cinebench R23 single-core at 4,998, PassMark single-thread at 4,212), the estimated gaming performance is as follows. At 1080p with ultra settings, this pairing should achieve playable frame rates in most modern titles, with esports games like CS:GO or League of Legends likely exceeding 144 FPS due to the CPU’s high boost clock. AAA titles at 1080p ultra would likely range from 60-100 FPS depending on the game’s engine and API usage, with the GPU’s 10GB VRAM being sufficient for most textures.

At 1440p, the GPU’s 320 GB/s bandwidth and 10GB VRAM become limiting factors, and ultra settings would likely produce frame rates in the 40-70 FPS range for demanding titles. The low DirectX 12 score of 71 suggests that DX12-based games may underperform relative to DX11 or Vulkan equivalents, so titles using Vulkan (score 83,974) could show better frame rates. The CPU will not bottleneck at any resolution below 4K, meaning frame rates will scale with GPU load. At 4K, the GPU’s 75th percentile ranking would result in sub-30 FPS in many AAA games at ultra settings, with reduced settings necessary for playable performance.

Overall, gaming performance is estimated to be solid for 1080p high-refresh and entry-level 1440p, with the CPU ensuring consistent frame pacing and the GPU delivering mid-range rasterization performance. Ray tracing is available via the 36 RT cores but will result in significant frame rate drops, making it viable only at 1080p with lower settings.