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# Intel Core i7-13790F + Intel Arc A310: Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines a 16-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with Intel's entry-level Arc A310 graphics card, creating a system where CPU capability dramatically outstrips GPU resources. The Core i7-13790F sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Arc A310 lands in the 40th percentile among all GPUs, resulting in a combined system percentile of 67. The data shows a fundamentally unbalanced configuration: the processor is a high-end workstation-class part, while the graphics card targets basic rendering and multimedia tasks rather than gaming or compute-heavy workloads.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i7-13790F compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: The Core i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265HX's 63173. This places the two processors essentially at parity, with the difference being negligible in real-world terms.

Q: What is the Arc A310's performance tier relative to other GPUs?

A: The Arc A310 sits in the 40th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 7550. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon R7 250, scores 7557 (0.1% higher), while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7472 (1% lower).

Q: Does the i7-13790F support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning the processor runs at factory-set clock speeds. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the 65 W TDP reflects the standard power envelope.

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

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more affordable DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits depending on motherboard selection.

Q: What is the Arc A310's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The Arc A310 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1937 MHz with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps.

Q: Is the Arc A310 still in production?

A: No. The Arc A310 has reached end-of-life status. Its predecessor is Xe Graphics, and its successor is Battlemage. The card was released on October 11, 2022, and is listed as single-slot with no power connectors required.

Q: What is the CPU's PassMark single-thread score?

A: The i7-13790F achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 4212 and a single-thread benchmark of 4212 (appearing under both naming conventions). This indicates strong per-core performance suitable for lightly threaded applications.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-13790F delivers an average benchmark score of 63080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is a high-end desktop processor by any measure. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35404 demonstrates substantial multi-threaded capability, while the single-core score of 4998 shows excellent per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: 14869 multicore and 2099 single-core. In R15, the processor scores 3568 multicore and 503 single-core.

The Arc A310, by contrast, produces an average benchmark score of 7550, placing it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 5433, with a GPU compute score of 2157. In Geekbench, the card scores 30607 in OpenCL and 28964 in Vulkan. These numbers indicate entry-level GPU performance, roughly comparable to a mid-range card from several generations ago.

The combined system percentile of 67 reflects the massive gap between the two components. The CPU alone outperforms 93% of all processors, while the GPU outperforms only 40% of all graphics cards. This is not a balanced pairing; the processor is capable of feeding a much more powerful GPU, and the graphics card will likely be the limiting factor in most graphics-intensive workloads.

GPU Analysis

The Arc A310 is built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture using the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. The chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The GPU runs at a fixed 1750 MHz base and boost clock, with memory at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus delivers 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth — sufficient for basic tasks but limiting for high-resolution textures or large datasets.

The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. It includes 6 ray tracing cores, though no tensor cores are listed. The pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is 2.688 TFLOPS for FP32 and 5.376 TFLOPS for FP16 (at 2:1 ratio). These figures place the card firmly in entry-level territory.

Benchmark results confirm this positioning. The PassMark DirectX scores range from 29 (DirectX 12) to 69 (DirectX 9), with DirectX 10 at 31 and DirectX 11 at 33. The G2D score of 625 indicates basic 2D acceleration capability. The GPU's percentile rank of 40 means it outperforms fewer than half of all GPUs tested. For rendering workloads, the 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 performance is modest; the card can handle light 3D tasks but will struggle with complex scenes or high-resolution outputs. The 6 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but with only 2.688 TFLOPS of compute behind them, ray-traced effects will run at low settings and resolutions.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i7-13790F uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform from Intel's 12th and 13th generation processors. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, allowing for high-bandwidth NVMe storage and future GPU upgrades that can utilize PCIe 5.0.

The Arc A310 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs. The card has a 30 W TDP and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 200 W. This makes the GPU extremely power-efficient and easy to integrate into almost any system.

For a sensible upgrade path, the CPU platform is the stronger foundation. The 65 W TDP of the i7-13790F leaves substantial thermal and power headroom within typical desktop systems. A user could upgrade the GPU to a more powerful model without changing the CPU or motherboard, as the processor's 93rd percentile performance will not bottleneck most graphics cards. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes support the latest GPUs and storage devices. However, the locked multiplier means no CPU overclocking, so performance gains would come from GPU upgrades or faster memory rather than processor tuning.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm², and the processor is part of the Core 13th Gen series. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 35404 multicore and 4998 single-core. The multicore result indicates strong parallel performance, suitable for video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation. The single-core score of 4998 shows excellent responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications. PassMark results reinforce this: multithread score of 44737, integer math at 151416, floating-point math at 110512, and data compression at 567473. The physics score of 3017 and single-thread score of 4212 further characterize the processor's capabilities.

The nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, score 63173 and 63331 respectively — within 0.4% of the i7-13790F. This indicates the processor is competitively positioned against newer designs. The avgBenchmarkScore of 63080 places it in the 93rd percentile, meaning it outperforms 93% of all CPUs in the database. For real workloads, this translates to fast video encoding, smooth multitasking, and capable content creation performance. The 24 threads handle heavily threaded workloads with ease, while the high boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The i7-13790F's 93rd percentile CPU performance can feed high-refresh-rate displays in most titles, but the Arc A310's 40th percentile GPU performance will limit frame rates. Estimated FPS at 1080p ultra settings would be low, likely in the range of 30-60 FPS for modern games, and lower at 1440p or 4K.

Streaming: The 24-thread CPU can handle game capture and encoding simultaneously without significant frame drops, but the GPU's limited compute resources may struggle with hardware encoding tasks. Software encoding via the CPU is viable given the strong multicore scores.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35404 indicates the CPU can handle 4K timeline scrubbing and export efficiently. However, the Arc A310's 4 GB VRAM and 124 GB/s bandwidth will limit GPU-accelerated effects and preview rendering. Export times would rely heavily on CPU encoding.

3D rendering: The CPU's 93rd percentile performance makes it excellent for CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar applications. GPU rendering with the Arc A310 would be slow due to the 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 40th percentile rank.

Software development: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle compilation tasks well, with PassMark integer math at 151416 indicating strong performance for code building. The 33 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks.

Student and office work: The processor's single-thread score of 4212 ensures smooth productivity application performance. The Arc A310's G2D score of 625 is adequate for basic 2D acceleration, making this pairing suitable for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else and have minimal GPU demands. Gamers at 1080p with esports titles or older games may find the Arc A310 sufficient, but modern AAA games at high settings will be limited. Content creators working primarily in CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation will benefit from the i7-13790F's 93rd percentile performance. Developers compiling large projects will appreciate the 24 threads and high integer math scores.

Students and office workers who need a responsive system for everyday tasks will find the CPU more than capable, though the GPU offers little beyond basic display output. Small business workstations running databases, spreadsheets, and documentation tools will perform excellently on the CPU side. The Arc A310's low 30 W TDP and 200 W suggested PSU make this a power-efficient build for such environments, but anyone intending to play modern games or do GPU-accelerated work should consider a more powerful graphics card.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Core i7-13790F with the Intel Arc A310. The CPU is a high-end 13th Gen Raptor Lake processor with 16 cores and 24 threads, while the GPU is an entry-level Alchemist-generation Arc 3 card with 4 GB GDDR6 memory. The combined system percentile of 67 reflects the substantial mismatch between the two components.

The processor is the clear centerpiece: its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs makes it a top-tier choice for CPU-intensive tasks. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 40th percentile, placing it below average. This is a system where the CPU defines the experience, and the GPU serves as a basic display adapter rather than a gaming or compute workhorse.

Balance and Bottleneck

The i7-13790F and Arc A310 exhibit the most extreme CPU-to-GPU imbalance possible within a desktop build. The CPU's 93rd percentile score of 63080 vastly exceeds the GPU's 40th percentile score of 7550. In any graphics-intensive workload — gaming, 3D rendering with GPU acceleration, or video effects — the Arc A310 will be the limiting factor. The GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 124 GB/s bandwidth further constrain performance in modern titles that require more memory.

Conversely, in CPU-bound workloads such as software compilation, data processing, or CPU rendering, the GPU is irrelevant and the processor's 24 threads deliver near-top-tier performance. The bottleneck shifts entirely based on workload type. For gaming, the GPU limits frame rates; the CPU's 93rd percentile performance means it will rarely be the constraint even at lower resolutions. For productivity tasks, the CPU dominates and the GPU's role is minimal. The PassMark G3D score of 5433 versus the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore of 35404 illustrates the magnitude of this gap — the CPU is roughly six times more capable relative to its peers than the GPU.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not from direct testing. The Arc A310's 40th percentile GPU rank and 5433 PassMark G3D score suggest entry-level gaming capability. At 1080p with ultra settings, modern AAA titles would likely run between 20-40 FPS, with esports titles reaching 60-90 FPS. At 1440p, expect 15-30 FPS in demanding games, and 4K gaming would be largely unplayable except for very old or low-demand titles.

The i7-13790F's strong single-thread score of 4212 ensures the CPU can deliver frames to the GPU without bottlenecking in most scenarios, but the GPU's limited 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 124 GB/s bandwidth will cap performance. Ray tracing is available via the 6 RT cores, but with such low compute throughput, ray-traced effects would run at very low settings and resolutions. The 4 GB VRAM is a hard limit for modern game textures at high quality. For gaming, this pairing is best suited to 1080p with low-to-medium settings or older titles that do not demand much GPU resources.

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