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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

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96%

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92%

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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

22,549 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, paired with a 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache. This is not an unlocked multiplier part, so overclocking headroom is restricted, but the high boost clock compensates in single-threaded workloads. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, offering platform flexibility, and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself. The 65 W TDP is notably modest for a 16-core part, suggesting efficient power delivery under sustained loads.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 93rd percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63,080. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 35,404 and single-core score of 4,998 demonstrate a strong balance between heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The Cinebench R20 results show 14,869 multi-core and 2,099 single-core, while R15 yields 3,568 multi-core and 503 single-core. These scores indicate that the i7-13790F competes closely with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (average score 63,173, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62,839, delta +0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63,331, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62,738, delta +0.5%). The near-zero delta percentages against these rivals show that the i7-13790F sits in a tightly contested performance band, with differences under 1% in either direction.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The multi-thread score of 44,737 and single-thread score of 4,212 show strong throughput per core. Data compression scores 567,473, while encryption hits 31,703. Extended instructions score 34,828, floating-point math 110,512, integer math 151,416, and random string sorting 58,607. The physics score of 3,017 and prime number finding at 207 round out the compute profile. For real workloads, these numbers translate to fast compilation times, responsive application launches, and solid performance in multi-threaded productivity software. The 16-core configuration with 24 threads allows simultaneous handling of many parallel tasks, while the 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded workloads such as legacy applications or lightly threaded games still receive strong performance.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination. The measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the underlying benchmark scores, not observed results. Readers should treat these as directional indicators rather than guaranteed performance.

Based on the CPU's 93rd percentile standing and the GPU's 67th percentile position, this pairing should deliver capable 1080p and 1440p gaming experiences. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4,998 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,212 suggest strong per-core performance that avoids bottlenecking modern game engines. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316 and PassMark G3D score of 22,547 indicate solid rasterization throughput. At 1080p with ultra settings, the RX 7700 XT should consistently exceed 60 FPS in most titles, with lighter esports games reaching well beyond 100 FPS. At 1440p ultra, frame rates would likely remain above 60 FPS in many games, though demanding titles may dip below that threshold in heavy scenes.

The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient capacity and throughput for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. The 54 ray tracing cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the RDNA 3.0 architecture's ray tracing performance is typically less competitive than the rasterization performance at this tier. For competitive gaming at high refresh rates, the combination of the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's 2544 MHz boost clock should support frame rates that outpace standard 60 Hz monitors, particularly at 1080p. The absence of measured FPS data means these projections carry uncertainty, but the percentile positions of both components suggest a balanced 1080p high-refresh and 1440p high-quality gaming system.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined performance picture places this desktop build at the 80th percentile overall. The CPU's average benchmark score of 63,080 ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 22,549 lands in the 67th percentile among all GPUs. This asymmetry is significant: the processor is substantially stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own peers.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63,173, a mere 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 trails by 0.4% at 62,839, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 0.5% behind at 62,738. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G leads by 0.4% at 63,331. These sub-percent differences mean the i7-13790F is effectively tied with these competitors, and real-world application performance would fall within run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700 XT's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, which scores 22,435 — just 0.5% lower. The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22,729, 0.8% higher. The RTX 2080 scores 22,895, 1.5% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails at 22,170, 1.7% lower. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316, Geekbench OpenCL score of 138,383, and Vulkan score of 46,443 indicate solid compute capabilities. PassMark results show DirectX 11 at 232, DirectX 12 at 79, DirectX 10 at 119, and DirectX 9 at 294, alongside G2D at 1,161, G3D at 22,547, and GPU compute at 12,912.

The combined 80th percentile position reflects a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms. This imbalance matters for workload distribution: the processor can feed the graphics card effectively in gaming, but the GPU may be the limiting factor in graphics-heavy tasks.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 93rd percentile standing and 5.20 GHz boost clock provide the single-thread muscle needed for high frame rates at 1080p. The GPU's 67th percentile and 12 GB VRAM support smooth operation, though the graphics card will cap performance in demanding scenes. Expect strong 1080p performance, with 1440p requiring settings adjustments to maintain high refresh rates.

Streaming: The 16-core, 24-thread configuration with a 65 W TDP allows simultaneous game encoding and gameplay without excessive power draw. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737 indicates ample headroom for x264 encoding at reasonable presets, while the GPU's compute score of 12,912 offers an alternative hardware encode path. The CPU's 0.4% delta versus the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 shows comparable multi-thread capability for streaming workloads.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35,404 and PassMark integer math of 151,416 support fast timeline scrubbing and render operations. The 33 MB L3 cache helps with large media files. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects and color grading, though the 67th percentile GPU standing means it is not a top-tier accelerator.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads deliver strong CPU-based rendering, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 indicating solid performance in Blender or similar software. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate support GPU-accelerated renderers, but the 67th percentile position means it trails higher-end cards by a wide margin.

Software development: The high single-thread score of 4,998 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread of 4,212 speed up compilation of single translation units, while the multi-thread score accelerates parallel builds. The 65 W TDP keeps power costs low during long build sessions. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes offers fast access to NVMe storage.

Student and office work: The CPU's 93rd percentile ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The PassMark data compression score of 567,473 and random string sorting of 58,607 indicate quick file operations and database queries. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks, but the low CPU TDP keeps the system quiet and cool.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The chip contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 1435 MHz, a game clock of 2171 MHz, and a boost clock of 2544 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed across a 192-bit bus, producing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is ample for current generation games at 1440p, and the memory bandwidth supports high-resolution texture streaming.

The compute configuration includes 3,456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. There are 54 ray tracing cores, though the absence of dedicated tensor cores means AI acceleration relies on the general-purpose shaders. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s provide solid fill rates. FP32 throughput is rated at 35.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 35.17 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. The GPU consumes 245 W TDP and requires a 550 W power supply, using dual 8-pin power connectors. It occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width, with display outputs of one HDMI 2.1a, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C.

Benchmark scores place this GPU in the 67th percentile overall. The PassMark G3D score of 22,547 is 0.5% above the RTX 5060 Mobile (22,435) and 0.8% below the RTX 4060 Mobile (22,729). The RTX 2080 leads by 1.5% at 22,895, while the RX 5700 trails by 1.7% at 22,170. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 46,443 indicate modern API performance. DirectX 12 Ultimate support with version 12_2 ensures compatibility with current and upcoming game features. For rendering workloads, the 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 provides strong compute for viewport rendering and GPU-accelerated effects, though the 67th percentile position means it is not a top-tier compute card.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets gamers who prioritize 1080p high-refresh and 1440p high-quality experiences. The CPU's 93rd percentile ensures no processor-side bottlenecks at these resolutions, while the GPU's 67th percentile delivers solid frame rates with the 12 GB VRAM handling modern textures. Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35,404 providing fast render times. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates effects and preview rendering, though it is not a top-tier accelerator.

Software developers will appreciate the strong single-thread performance of 4,998 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread throughput for parallel builds. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps long compile sessions power-efficient. Students and office workers gain from the 93rd percentile CPU responsiveness and the low power draw, though the GPU is more than needed for document work. Small business workstations requiring heavy multitasking and data processing will find the PassMark integer math of 151,416 and data compression of 567,473 suitable for database and spreadsheet workloads. The 80th combined percentile indicates this is a well-above-average system for general use, with the CPU leading the performance profile.

# 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 boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7700 XT have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and an effective speed of 18 Gbps.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The i7-13790F ranks in the 93rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 63,080.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7700 XT scores 22,547 on PassMark G3D, which is 0.5% above the RTX 5060 Mobile and 0.8% below the RTX 4060 Mobile.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 7700 XT is 550 W, and the GPU has a 245 W TDP with dual 8-pin power connectors.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 80th overall, reflecting a desktop system where the CPU (93rd percentile) outperforms the GPU (67th percentile) in relative terms.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP and 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is an RDNA 3.0-based card with 12 GB VRAM, 3,456 shading units, and a 245 W TDP. The combined percentile of 80 places this system above the majority of tested configurations. The CPU's 93rd percentile and GPU's 67th percentile reveal a processor-centric system: the CPU is near the top of its class, while the GPU sits comfortably in the upper-mid range. This makes the build well-suited for CPU-intensive tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, while still delivering strong gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data shows a clear imbalance between the two components. The CPU's 93rd percentile score of 63,080 far exceeds the GPU's 67th percentile score of 22,549. In gaming workloads, this means the RX 7700 XT will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and graphics settings. The CPU can easily feed the GPU at 1080p, but at 1440p ultra, the GPU's 67th percentile position will cap frame rates. The CPU's 0.4% delta versus the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 shows it is not leaving performance on the table relative to its peers, but the GPU's 1.5% deficit to the RTX 2080 means the graphics card is the primary constraint in GPU-bound scenarios.

In compute-heavy tasks, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35,404 and PassMark multi-thread of 44,737 provide substantial CPU-side throughput, while the GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 offers meaningful but not top-tier compute acceleration. For tasks like video encoding or physics simulation that favor the CPU, the system is well-balanced. For GPU-accelerated rendering or ray tracing, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's 65 W TDP versus the GPU's 245 W TDP also indicates the power budget is heavily weighted toward the graphics card, which is typical for a gaming-focused desktop.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, allowing for high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards. The 65 W TDP leaves significant thermal headroom within most motherboard power delivery designs, though the locked multiplier prevents CPU overclocking. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though it will run at Gen 4 speeds.

The RX 7700 XT requires a 550 W suggested PSU and uses dual 8-pin power connectors. The 245 W GPU TDP combined with the 65 W CPU TDP means total system power draw is moderate, and a quality 550 W PSU provides adequate headroom. The GPU occupies a dual-slot form factor at 267 mm length, which fits most mid-tower cases. For a sensible next upgrade, the platform supports faster CPUs on Socket 1700, though the locked multiplier and already-high 93rd percentile mean CPU upgrades would yield diminishing returns. A GPU upgrade to a higher-tier card would better address the current imbalance, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed a more powerful graphics card. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth of the current GPU are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but a future card with more VRAM would extend the system's longevity at higher resolutions.

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