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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

11,627 Benchmark Score

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11,627. This mid-pack placement is somewhat misleading given the hardware on paper: 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, and the RDNA 3.0 architecture pushes 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 and PassMark G3D score of 24,176 place it in a competitive position for 1440p rendering, though the data shows it is not a top-tier enthusiast part.

The memory subsystem is the standout feature. With 16 GB of VRAM, the card can hold large texture sets and complex scenes without spilling to system memory. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution texture streaming and heavy shader workloads. The 256-bit bus width, combined with GDDR6 at 19.5 Gbps effective, gives the card substantial headroom for bandwidth-intensive tasks like ray tracing acceleration structures and compute shaders. In the benchmark data, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 18,290 and Vulkan score of 54,228 indicate strong compute throughput for rendering tasks that leverage asynchronous compute or GPU-accelerated pipelines.

Clock behavior shows a base of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost of 2430 MHz. The game clock is the realistic sustained frequency under load, and the boost represents peak single-core or light-load behavior. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s are directly relevant to rasterization performance at high resolutions. The 60 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing acceleration, though AMD's implementation historically trails NVIDIA's in raw RT throughput; the data here does not include a dedicated RT benchmark, so any RT comparison must be inferred from the overall compute scores.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are notably older or lower-tier parts: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (avg score 11,680, delta -0.5%), AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (11,528, +0.9%), NVIDIA Tesla K20c (11,479, +1.3%), and AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (11,842, -1.8%). This clustering suggests the average benchmark score is heavily weighted by legacy or synthetic tests that do not reflect modern rendering workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 is a more modern indicator, and the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 93 (likely a normalized index) shows the card handles current API features. For rendering, the FP16 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS (1:1 with FP32) is notable — many competing architectures cut FP16 throughput in half, so this 1:1 ratio benefits machine learning inference and half-precision compute in renderers that support it.

The 51st percentile ranking places it below the median GPU, but this is likely skewed by the inclusion of older synthetic tests. The hardware specification — 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, 96 ROPs — indicates a card designed for 1440p ultra settings and entry-level 4K. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 13,473 supports this: compute-heavy workloads like Blender Cycles or Octane would see solid performance, though not class-leading. The 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die at TSMC's 5 nm node give a density of 81.2M transistors per mm², which is high but not exceptional for the generation.

# Who Should Build It

The i7-13790F paired with the RX 7800 XT targets a specific user: the 1440p gamer who wants high refresh rates without stepping into flagship pricing territory. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 63,080, while the GPU sits at the 51st percentile. This creates a system where the CPU has significant headroom over the GPU in most workloads, making it suitable for users who may upgrade the GPU later without changing the platform.

Content creators working with video editing software that leverages Intel Quick Sync (though the F-series lacks integrated graphics, so this specific advantage is absent) or GPU-accelerated effects will find the 16 GB VRAM useful for timeline previews and effects stacking. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 indicates strong rendering performance for CPU-based encodes, while the GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 handles GPU-accelerated effects in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads. The PassMark Multi-thread score of 44,737 and Integer Math score of 151,416 show strong parallel throughput for build servers or local development machines. Students and small business workstations handling spreadsheet analysis, database queries, or light 3D modeling would find the combination more than adequate, though the lack of integrated graphics on the F-series CPU means a discrete GPU is mandatory — this is already provided by the RX 7800 XT.

The 72nd combined percentile for this pairing indicates a balanced system overall, but the GPU is the weaker link. Gamers targeting 4K ultra settings would find the RX 7800 XT insufficient, while 1080p and 1440p gamers would see the GPU as the limiting factor at higher refresh rates. The 16 GB VRAM future-proofs against upcoming titles that demand more memory, but the raw compute of 37.32 TFLOPS will not scale to 4K ultra in the most demanding games.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance: the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 51st percentile creates a system where the GPU is the bottleneck in most gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. The CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at -0.1%, AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at +0.4%, AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G at -0.4%, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at +0.5%) all cluster within 0.5% of the i7-13790F's score, indicating the CPU is a well-established performer that is unlikely to hold back any modern GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a different story. The delta percentages (GTX 1660 at -0.5%, Radeon Pro 5500M at +0.9%, Tesla K20c at +1.3%, RX 6500 XT at -1.8%) suggest the average benchmark score places it near much older hardware. However, this is an artifact of the benchmark suite weighting — the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,157 and PassMark G3D score of 24,176 tell a more modern story. The GPU's 51st percentile means half of all GPUs in the database outperform it, which is expected for a mid-range part.

In gaming workloads, the GPU will limit FPS well before the CPU reaches its ceiling. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,212 (PassMark) and Cinebench R23 single-core of 4,998 indicate strong per-core performance that can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's rasterization throughput (233.3 GPixel/s) will cap output at 1440p high refresh. For CPU-bound games like esports titles at 1080p, the i7-13790F can push frame rates high enough that the RX 7800 XT becomes the limiting factor — but the GPU's 60 RT cores and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth mean it can handle the increased draw calls and shader complexity that come with high FPS gaming.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's 35,404 multi-core Cinebench R23 score and 44,737 PassMark Multi-thread score dominate rendering and compilation, while the GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 handles compute shaders and GPU-accelerated effects. The 1:1 FP16 ratio means half-precision workloads (common in AI inference and some renderers) run at full speed, making the GPU more capable in these tasks than its percentile ranking suggests. The bottleneck in mixed workloads will depend on the specific application: CPU-heavy tasks (code compilation, physics simulation) will use the CPU's headroom, while GPU-heavy tasks (3D rendering with GPU acceleration, video effects) will be capped by the RX 7800 XT.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility on RAM cost and performance. The dual-channel memory bus is standard for the platform, and the CPU's 65W TDP (with a 263W GPU TDP) means the system's power requirements are modest. The GPU's suggested PSU is 600W, which provides headroom for the entire system — a 600W power supply would run this combination with margin, though a quality 650W or 750W unit would allow for future GPU upgrades.

The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), which provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the RX 7800 XT will not be bandwidth-limited by the platform, and a future GPU upgrade to a PCIe 5.0 card would also run at full speed. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means existing parts can be reused, though DDR5 offers higher bandwidth for the CPU's 33 MB L3 cache to feed.

The i7-13790F is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited to BCLK adjustments, which are marginal on this platform. The 65W TDP is conservative for a 16-core part, suggesting the CPU is power-limited in sustained multi-core workloads — upgrading the cooling solution would not unlock significant performance. The sensible next upgrade path is the GPU: the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and PCIe Gen 5 support mean it can handle a significantly more powerful GPU without becoming the bottleneck. The 600W PSU suggestion would need to be revisited for a higher-end GPU, but the platform itself (socket, memory, PCIe) is future-proof for at least one GPU generation.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $441, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 499 USD — these are the only pricing facts in the data. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so a builder with existing DDR4 can save on RAM costs, while a new build with DDR5 would extract slightly better CPU performance. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) also support NVMe storage at Gen 5 speeds, which is relevant for content creators who need fast asset loading.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and single-core score of 4,998. The multi-core result places it in the top tier of desktop processors — the 93rd percentile overall means it outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the database. The PassMark Multi-thread score of 44,737 and Single-thread score of 4,212 confirm this dual strength: excellent parallel throughput for rendering and compilation, plus strong per-core performance for gaming and latency-sensitive tasks.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 and PassMark G3D score of 24,176 are the most relevant gaming performance indicators. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 54,228 shows strong API efficiency, while the OpenCL score of 18,290 indicates compute capability. The GPU's 51st percentile ranking is the weak point of this pairing — the combined percentile of 72 reflects the CPU's strength pulling the average up, but the GPU prevents this from being a top-tier system.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, indicating the i7-13790F is a mature, well-optimized part that sits at a performance plateau. The GPU's nearest rivals are older or lower-tier parts, which is a warning sign: the average benchmark score is dragged down by synthetic tests that do not reflect modern workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score is the most modern indicator, and it shows the RX 7800 XT is a legitimate mid-range performer. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 93 (on a normalized scale) and DirectX 11 score of 249 suggest the card scales well with API features, meaning modern games will see closer to the Steel Nomad performance than the average score suggests.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as projections, not measured results. The data contains no measured FPS rows for any game at any resolution for this pairing.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 and PassMark G3D score of 24,176, the RX 7800 XT is positioned for 1440p high-refresh gaming. The 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures at 1440p ultra settings, while the 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate can drive frame rates above 60 FPS in most titles. The 60 RT cores enable ray tracing, but the compute performance (37.32 TFLOPS FP32) suggests RT at 1440p will require upscaling or reduced settings in demanding games.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-core score of 4,212 (PassMark) and 4,998 (Cinebench R23) will push frame rates high enough that the GPU becomes the limiting factor in esports titles. The 16 cores and 24 threads handle background tasks and streaming overlays without impacting gaming performance. At 1440p, the GPU's rasterization throughput (583.2 GTexel/s) is the primary constraint, and the system should deliver 60-100+ FPS in most titles depending on optimization. At 4K, the GPU's 96 ROPs and 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate will limit performance to 30-60 FPS in demanding titles, with the 16 GB VRAM preventing memory-related stuttering but compute limits capping frame rates.

The CPU's PassMark Data Compression score of 567,473 and Encryption score of 31,703 are relevant for games that use real-time asset decompression or DRM — these scores indicate the CPU will not bottleneck asset streaming. The system is best suited for 1440p gaming, with 1080p high-refresh as a secondary use case.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz show a wide frequency range, with the boost providing strong single-thread performance and the base clock keeping power consumption in check. The 65W TDP is remarkably low for a 16-core part, suggesting the CPU is power-limited in sustained multi-core workloads — the 5.20 GHz boost is likely only achievable on a few cores at a time.

The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. This large L3 cache is beneficial for gaming and workloads with shared data sets, as it reduces memory accesses to the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory. The 2 MB L2 per core is particularly large — this helps with single-thread performance by keeping frequently accessed data closer to the execution units.

Benchmark results show a well-rounded performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and single-core of 4,998 place it in the top tier for desktop CPUs. The PassMark results show specific strengths: Integer Math at 151,416, Floating Point Math at 110,512, and Extended Instructions at 34,828. These scores indicate strong performance for code compilation (integer), scientific computing (floating point), and SIMD-heavy workloads (extended instructions). The Find Prime Numbers score of 207 and Random String Sorting score of 58,607 are lower, indicating modest performance in these specific, less common workloads.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 63,080 place it among the best desktop processors. The nearest rivals — Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63,173, AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62,839, AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G at 63,331, and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62,738 — are all within 0.5% of the i7-13790F's score. This indicates the 13790F is at a performance plateau where newer parts offer marginal gains. The lack of integrated graphics (F-series) is a trade-off: lower power consumption and potentially lower cost, but requiring a discrete GPU.

# FAQ

Q: Does the i7-13790F support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so overclocking is limited to BCLK adjustments, which provide marginal gains on this platform.

Q: What memory types does the i7-13790F support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus. This allows builders to reuse existing DDR4 or invest in newer DDR5.

Q: Does the RX 7800 XT support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes. The GPU has 60 RT cores, which provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects. The 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 compute provides the underlying processing power for RT workloads.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 72, meaning this system outperforms 72% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 93rd percentile is the primary driver of this score.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7800 XT have, and what is the bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory runs at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the power supply requirement for this system?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 600 W, and the CPU has a 65W TDP. A 600W PSU provides sufficient headroom for this combination, though higher-rated units allow for future upgrades.

Q: Is the i7-13790F's 10 nm process node competitive?

A: The 10 nm process (Intel's naming, which is roughly equivalent to TSMC's 7 nm class) produces a 257 mm² die. The CPU's 65W TDP is low for 16 cores, but the process node is not the latest — newer parts from both Intel and AMD use more advanced nodes.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's single-core score of 4,212 (PassMark) and boost clock of 5.20 GHz drive high frame rates, while the GPU's 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 583.2 GTexel/s texture rate support ultra settings. The 16 GB VRAM prevents texture pop-in at high resolutions, and the 60 RT cores enable ray tracing with reduced settings.

Streaming: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle game encoding (via software x264) or GPU encoding (via AMD's hardware encoder, though not benchmarked here) without impacting gaming performance. The PassMark Multi-thread score of 44,737 and Data Compression score of 567,473 support simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video Editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 handles timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM supports large preview buffers and multiple effects layers.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 1:1 FP16 ratio (37.32 TFLOPS) benefits renderers that use half-precision, and the 60 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes. The CPU's 35,404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles CPU-based rendering, making this a capable hybrid rendering system.

Software Development: The CPU's Integer Math score of 151,416 and Extended Instructions score of 34,828 accelerate code compilation and SIMD-heavy workloads. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large codebases, and the 24 threads handle parallel builds efficiently.

Student and Office Work: The 65W CPU TDP and 600W PSU suggestion keep power costs low. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking ensures smooth multitasking across office applications, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM handles occasional CAD or data visualization tasks without issue. The system is overkill for basic office work but provides headroom for future demands.

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