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96%
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89%
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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
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15,171 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 7600: A High-CPU, Mid-GPU Desktop Analysis

This pairing combines a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor with an 8 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card, creating a system where the CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all processors while the GPU lands in the 57th percentile. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy: this is a CPU-dominant build where the processor delivers top-tier multi-threaded results, but the graphics card anchors the system at mid-range for gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. Because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, all gaming performance discussion below is estimated from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores rather than direct frame rate measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that indicates efficient power delivery for a desktop part. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports the processor's strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance across varied workloads.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 93rd percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 63080. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35404 multi-core and 4998 single-core, demonstrating exceptional multi-threaded capability — the single-core score is roughly 14% of the multi-core figure, which is typical for a high-core-count chip. The Cinebench R20 results show 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core, while Cinebench R15 yields 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. These scores indicate strong scaling across rendering workloads, where the 16 physical cores and 24 threads can be fully utilized.

PassMark results reinforce this picture: multithread score of 44737, single-thread score of 4212, integer math at 151416, floating point math at 110512, and extended instructions at 34828. Data compression scores 567473, data encryption hits 31703, and random string sorting reaches 58607. The physics score of 3017 and find prime numbers score of 207 round out the suite. These numbers suggest the CPU excels at parallelizable tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computation, while the single-thread score of 4212 indicates strong performance for everyday applications and less parallel workloads.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-13790F is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839, delta 0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738, delta 0.5%). This positions the CPU as essentially tied with these modern competitors, meaning the Raptor Lake architecture remains competitive despite being from the 13th generation. The 65 W TDP, combined with this performance level, suggests the chip can sustain heavy workloads without excessive power draw, though the locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: false) means no overclocking headroom for enthusiasts.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance between CPU and GPU capabilities. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile while the GPU sits at the 57th percentile, creating a scenario where the processor can feed frames far faster than the graphics card can render them. In CPU-bound workloads like data compression, encryption, or multi-threaded rendering, the i7-13790F will be the primary driver, with the RX 7600 contributing only where GPU acceleration is relevant. Conversely, in gaming at higher resolutions or with demanding graphics settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The combined percentile of 75 reflects this mid-point, but the gap between CPU and GPU percentiles (36 percentage points) is substantial. For gaming, benchmark results indicate that at 1080p with ultra settings, the RX 7600's 57th percentile position will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could theoretically support. The CPU's single-thread score of 4212 and multi-thread score of 44737 in PassMark suggest it can handle any modern game's physics, AI, and simulation threads without bottlenecking, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310 and PassMark G3D score of 16634 will determine actual frame output.

In productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 will dominate video encoding and 3D rendering tasks, while the GPU's compute capabilities — Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051 and PassMark GPU Compute score of 8790 — provide supplementary acceleration. For tasks like Photoshop or light video editing, the CPU carries most of the load, making the system CPU-limited in those scenarios. The data implies that users pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would see better overall system balance, but for CPU-intensive workloads, this pairing is well-matched.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 63080 places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 15171 places it at the 57th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 75, indicating a build that outperforms three-quarters of all registered configurations. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 is a standout figure, placing it in the top tier for rendering workloads, while the single-core score of 4998 ensures snappy responsiveness in daily use.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310 reflects modern DirectX 12 gaming performance, while its Geekbench Vulkan score of 34401 shows strong cross-API compatibility. PassMark DirectX scores — 84 for DX10, 172 for DX11, 58 for DX12, and 226 for DX9 — provide a mixed picture, with the DX9 score being notably higher than newer API versions, which may indicate driver optimization patterns. The PassMark G3D score of 16634 and G2D score of 984 round out the GPU's performance profile.

Comparing to rivals, the CPU is statistically tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (delta -0.1%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (delta 0.4%), while being marginally behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (delta -0.4%) and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (delta 0.5%). The GPU shows a similar pattern: nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (delta -0.2%), ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (delta 0.6%) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (delta 0.7%), but slightly behind the AMD Radeon 680M (delta -0.7%). This combined picture suggests a system that is competitive with modern mid-range hardware, with the CPU punch exceeding the GPU's standing.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU capability. Content creators working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit from the i7-13790F's 35404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 44737 PassMark multithread score, which excel at parallel workloads. Software developers compiling large codebases or running virtual machines will find the 16 cores and 24 threads advantageous, particularly with the data compression score of 567473 indicating fast build and packaging operations.

Students and small business users running office applications, spreadsheets, and database tasks will see strong single-threaded performance (PassMark single-thread 4212) for everyday responsiveness, while the CPU's 93rd percentile ensures longevity for future software demands. Gamers at 1080p resolution will get playable frame rates from the RX 7600, but the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor; the GPU's 57th percentile means users seeking higher resolutions or refresh rates should consider a stronger graphics card.

For professionals in scientific computing or financial modeling, the CPU's floating point math score of 110512 and integer math score of 151416 indicate robust number-crunching capability. The 65 W TDP also makes this an efficient choice for workstation builds where power consumption matters. However, users whose primary workload is gaming at 1440p or 4K will find the GPU underpowered relative to the CPU, making this a less suitable choice for high-end gaming rigs.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance compared to its nearest rival?

A: The i7-13790F scores 35404 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 63080 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839), AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331), and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738).

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA RTX 3050 OEM?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 3050 OEM's 15199, making them statistically equivalent in overall performance.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The combined percentile is 75, meaning this CPU+GPU pairing outperforms 75% of all registered systems in the database.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so users cannot overclock the i7-13790F beyond its factory boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth?

A: The RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Are there measured FPS values for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimated from benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, gaming performance is estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 57th percentile suggest that at 1080p ultra settings, the RX 7600 will typically deliver frame rates in the 60-90 FPS range for most modern titles, based on its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2310 and PassMark G3D score of 16634. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 4212) ensures that even CPU-heavy games will not be bottlenecked at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth will become more limiting, with estimated frame rates dropping to 40-60 FPS on ultra settings. The GPU's DirectX 12 PassMark score of 58 suggests that DX12 titles may perform relatively worse than DX11 titles (score 172), potentially due to driver or architecture characteristics. For esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant, which are less GPU-demanding, the system could push well above 144 FPS at 1080p, given the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

Ray tracing performance will be modest, as the GPU has 32 RT cores but sits at the 57th percentile overall. Users enabling ray tracing should expect significant frame rate drops, making this a system best suited for rasterized gaming at 1080p. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM may also limit texture quality in newer titles at higher resolutions, though it remains adequate for 1080p ultra settings in most current games.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but may limit higher-resolution performance.

Compute performance is rated at 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 and 21.75 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1), with pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game APIs. Its 165 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU make it a moderate power consumer, fitting a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector.

Benchmark results show the GPU at the 57th percentile with an average score of 15171. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310 indicates solid DirectX 12 gaming performance, while Geekbench OpenCL (88051) and Vulkan (34401) scores suggest capable compute and cross-API performance. PassMark G3D score of 16634 and GPU Compute score of 8790 round out the suite. The GPU is statistically tied with the RTX 3050 OEM (delta -0.2%) and slightly ahead of the Radeon Pro 560X (delta 0.6%), but the 57th percentile places it in the mid-range tier, meaning it will handle 1080p gaming well but struggle with 4K or heavy ray tracing.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Core 13th Gen i7-13790F with AMD's Radeon RX 7000 series RX 7600. The system sits at the 75th combined percentile, reflecting a CPU that outperforms 93% of all processors and a GPU that outperforms 57% of all graphics cards. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 33 MB L3 cache, make this a high-end processor for productivity, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 position it as a mid-range gaming and compute solution.

The pairing creates a system that is clearly CPU-dominant, with the processor's performance exceeding the GPU's by a wide margin. This makes the build ideal for users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, while still providing capable 1080p gaming. The 65 W CPU TDP and 165 W GPU TDP combine for a total system power draw that a 450 W PSU can handle, suggesting a relatively efficient build for its performance class. The CPU's release date of February 2023 and GPU's May 2023 release indicate a system composed of recent-generation components.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, the RX 7600's 57th percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2310 should support 60-90 FPS in demanding titles, while the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures no CPU-side bottlenecks. Esports games will likely exceed 144 FPS, but the GPU's mid-range position caps performance below what the CPU could theoretically drive.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404, can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously without significant frame drops. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 provide additional encoding offload, though the lack of dedicated tensor cores means software encoding on the CPU is preferable for quality.

Video Editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 44737 and data compression score of 567473 make this an excellent system for video editing, with fast export times and smooth timeline scrubbing. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM accelerates effects and color grading, though its 57th percentile means 4K editing with heavy effects may see slowdowns.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 excels at CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 and OpenCL score of 88051 provide capable GPU-accelerated rendering in supported applications. This is a strong combination for Blender or similar software, though the GPU's 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity.

Software Development: The 16 cores, 24 threads, and PassMark integer math score of 151416 make this ideal for compiling large codebases, running virtual machines, and handling Docker containers. The CPU's 93rd percentile ensures fast build times, while the GPU provides adequate acceleration for UI rendering and occasional GPU compute tasks.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4212 ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for daily use, and the GPU's capabilities are more than sufficient for document work, though the 8 GB VRAM is overkill for these tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), offering high-bandwidth connectivity for next-generation SSDs and GPUs. The 65 W TDP leaves significant headroom within the platform's power delivery capabilities, meaning users could upgrade to a higher-TDP CPU in the same socket without changing the motherboard.

The RX 7600 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds. The GPU's 165 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU mean the system's power supply has room for a more powerful GPU upgrade; a future GPU with higher wattage would require a PSU upgrade beyond the 450 W suggestion. The GPU's dual-slot design and 204 mm length fit most cases, and its 1x 8-pin power connector is standard.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests replacing the GPU first — the CPU's 93rd percentile versus the GPU's 57th percentile indicates the graphics card is the limiting factor for gaming and GPU compute. A stronger GPU would better utilize the CPU's headroom, though the 8 GB VRAM limitation of the current card highlights the need for more memory in future upgrades. The CPU's locked multiplier means no overclocking, so users seeking more CPU performance would need to upgrade to a K-series chip or newer platform. The socket 1700 is nearing end-of-life, so future CPU upgrades may require a new motherboard, making the GPU the more cost-effective upgrade path.