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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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96%

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93%

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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is a substantial single-core headroom for workloads that depend on lightly threaded performance. The chip carries a 65 W TDP, a figure that reflects the "F" suffix variant without integrated graphics, and it sits on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Cache configuration is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 pool. That large L3 allocation benefits workloads with repeated data access patterns, such as database queries and certain compilation tasks.

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of a high-end desktop part. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 35,404 in multi-core and 4,998 in single-core. The multi-core result indicates strong parallel throughput for rendering, video encoding, and scientific computation. The single-core score of 4,998 positions it as a top-tier performer for responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 14,869, while single-core lands at 2,099. Cinebench R15 results are 3,568 multi-core and 503 single-core. These scores show consistent scaling across Cinebench versions, with the multi-core figures roughly tripling from R15 to R23, which is expected given the benchmark's increasing workload demands.

Passmark results add another dimension. The multi-thread score is 44,737, and the single-thread score is 4,212. Integer math scores 151,416, while floating-point math reaches 110,512. Data compression is a standout at 567,473, and data encryption hits 31,703. Extended instructions score 34,828, and random string sorting scores 58,607. Physics simulation scores 3,017, and prime number finding scores 207. These numbers suggest the CPU excels at compression and encryption tasks, which often benefit from the large cache and high core count. The floating-point and integer scores are both robust, indicating balanced performance across arithmetic-heavy workloads.

The 93rd percentile among all CPUs places the i7-13790F in the upper echelon of processors. Its average benchmark score is 63,080. Comparing to nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63,173, which is 0.1% higher, a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62,839, putting it 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63,331, which is 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738, which is 0.5% behind. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i7-13790F is effectively on par with a cluster of modern high-end mobile and embedded chips, despite being a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. That efficiency is notable: it achieves this performance level while consuming far less power than many desktop counterparts, making it a strong candidate for compact builds that do not compromise on compute capability.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility is a practical advantage: builders can choose between cheaper DDR4 modules or faster DDR5 kits based on availability and preference, without changing the motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for desktop platforms and sufficient for gaming and most productivity tasks. ECC memory is not supported, so this is not a platform for mission-critical error-correcting workloads.

PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. This is a forward-looking feature, allowing for high-bandwidth storage devices and graphics cards that use PCIe 5.0. However, the paired GPU in this build uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so the Gen 5 lanes are not fully utilized by the graphics card. They remain available for NVMe SSDs or other expansion cards that can take advantage of the increased bandwidth.

The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP. This is a modest total power requirement for the combination. A 550 W power supply is a common specification for mid-range builds, and the 65 W CPU leaves ample headroom for a system with multiple drives, fans, and other peripherals. The GPU draws up to 230 W under load, and the CPU's 65 W TDP is a conservative figure for a 16-core chip, meaning real-world power draw may be slightly higher under all-core loads, but the 550 W suggestion provides a safe margin.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve the GPU, as the CPU's 93rd percentile performance is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most workloads. The socket 1700 platform is mature, and future upgrades would likely require a platform change. However, within the current platform, adding a higher-tier GPU would be the most straightforward performance improvement for gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future storage and expansion cards will not be bottlenecked by the interface.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark scores are consistently strong across all tested workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 35,404 places it in the top tier of desktop processors, while the single-core score of 4,998 is equally impressive. The Cinebench R20 results of 14,869 multi-core and 2,099 single-core confirm this trend, as do the R15 scores of 3,568 and 503. The Passmark multi-thread score of 44,737 and single-thread score of 4,212 reinforce the picture of a balanced, high-performance chip.

The GPU, an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, has an average benchmark score of 27,425 and sits in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2,435, and Geekbench scores include 130,896 for Metal, 44,152 for OpenCL, and 93,500 for Vulkan. Passmark scores show 19,786 for G3D and 9,336 for GPU compute. In comparison to nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile scores 27,435, which is 0.0% different, making them effectively identical. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27,565, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27,135, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27,839, which is 1.5% higher. These deltas are small, indicating that the RX 6700 XT performs in a competitive band that includes both desktop and mobile high-end parts.

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 83, which reflects a system that is significantly above average but not at the absolute top. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in this pairing, with a 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 72nd. This imbalance is a key characteristic of the build and influences which workloads will be CPU-bound versus GPU-bound.

# Who Should Build It

This combination targets users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads but still want capable graphics performance. The 16-core, 24-thread CPU with a 35,404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score makes it an excellent choice for content creators, video editors, and 3D renderers who rely on multi-threaded applications. The 4,998 single-core score ensures that day-to-day tasks and lightly threaded software remain responsive.

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p resolutions will find the RX 6700 XT sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming, though the CPU's strong single-core performance will help maintain high frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for modern game textures at these resolutions.

Software developers will benefit from the high multi-threaded performance for compilation tasks and the large 33 MB L3 cache for frequently accessed data. The Passmark data compression score of 567,473 is particularly notable for developers working with large codebases or data processing.

Students and small business workstations will find this build overkill for basic tasks but well-suited for engineering simulations, data analysis, and any workload that requires parallel processing. The 65 W CPU TDP means the system can be built in a compact chassis without exotic cooling solutions, making it a practical choice for a shared office environment.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy in this pairing. The CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile indicate that the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in most workloads. In CPU-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, and software compilation, the CPU will dominate and the GPU will have minimal impact. In GPU-intensive tasks like gaming at high resolutions or GPU-accelerated compute, the RX 6700 XT will be the limiting factor.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU with data faster than the GPU can process it in many gaming scenarios. This is typical for a high-end CPU paired with a mid-range GPU. At 1080p resolution, the CPU's strong single-core performance will help push frame rates higher, but the GPU's 72nd percentile will cap maximum FPS in graphically demanding titles. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU's headroom will go largely unused.

For FPS scaling, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,212 in Passmark indicates excellent per-core performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a few threads. The GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance is respectable but not top-tier, meaning frame rates will be solid but not exceptional in the most demanding games.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The data shows that the CPU is in the 93rd percentile, which is excellent for gaming, and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, which is solidly mid-to-high range.

Based on these scores, the system should handle 1080p gaming at ultra settings with high frame rates in most titles. The CPU's single-core performance, as indicated by the 4,998 Cinebench R23 score, will ensure that games with heavy physics or AI simulation run smoothly. The GPU's 12 GB memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p textures and moderate 1440p gaming.

At 1440p, frame rates will be lower but still playable in most games, with the GPU being the limiting factor. The GPU's 72nd percentile suggests it competes with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which is a capable laptop GPU, and the RTX 3090, which is a high-end desktop part. This indicates the RX 6700 XT can deliver smooth gameplay at 1440p in less demanding titles, but may require settings adjustments in the most graphically intensive games.

For esports titles, the CPU's high single-thread performance will enable very high frame rates at 1080p, likely exceeding 144 Hz in games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. For triple-A games, expect frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range at 1080p ultra settings, depending on the title. These are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured data.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 63,080. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is 0.1% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is 0.4% lower, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 0.5% lower.

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

A: The combined percentile is 83, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, and the GPU's TDP is 230 W with a CPU TDP of 65 W.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU pairing in the data. All frame rate expectations are estimates based on benchmark scores.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13790F with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the GPU is a RDNA 2.0-based card with a 72nd percentile ranking. The combined percentile of 83 indicates a system that is well above average for overall performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 63,080 places it on par with modern high-end mobile chips like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, despite being a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The GPU's average score of 27,425 places it in the same performance band as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile and the RTX 3090, which is a remarkable achievement for a mid-range GPU.

This is a balanced system for CPU-heavy workloads with respectable gaming performance. The CPU is the stronger component, so users who focus on rendering, encoding, and compilation will get the most out of this build. Gamers will find it capable at 1080p and playable at 1440p, but the GPU will cap performance in the most demanding titles.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 4,998 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound games, while the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance will push high FPS at 1080p. Expect smooth esports performance and solid triple-A gaming, though the GPU's 72nd percentile will limit maximum FPS in the most demanding titles.

Streaming: The 16-core CPU can handle game encoding and streaming simultaneously without significant impact on gaming performance. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low, and the strong multi-threaded performance ensures that encoding does not create frame drops.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and Passmark multi-thread score of 44,737 indicate excellent performance in video editing software that uses multiple cores. The 33 MB L3 cache helps with timeline scrubbing and preview rendering.

3D rendering: The 16 cores and 24 threads will accelerate CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray. The GPU's 9,336 Passmark GPU compute score also aids in GPU-accelerated rendering, though it is not a top-tier compute part.

Software development: The high integer math score of 151,416 and data compression score of 567,473 make this a strong choice for compilation and data processing tasks. The large L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code and data.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic productivity tasks, but the fast single-core performance ensures snappy application launches and responsive multitasking. The 65 W CPU TDP means the system runs cool and quiet, suitable for a shared workspace.

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