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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + Intel Arc B770

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Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU
96%
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GPU
74%

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc B770

0 Benchmark Score
Top 26% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i7-13790F and Intel Arc B770 combination represents a specific desktop pairing that targets the upper mid-range of the performance spectrum. The CPU is a strong performer, sitting at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits exactly at the 50th percentile. Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, all gaming frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13790F compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 63080, which places it within a tight cluster of competitors. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173), 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839), and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating near-identical overall performance.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The build holds a combined percentile of 72 among all desktop configurations. This means the pairing outperforms 72% of all recorded desktop builds in the database, placing it in the upper-middle tier of overall system performance.

Q: How much L3 cache does the i7-13790F have, and what is its core configuration?

A: The CPU features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a shared L3 cache of 33 MB. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core and the L2 cache is 2 MB per core, providing a substantial cache hierarchy for multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the i7-13790F?

A: The base clock is 2.10 GHz and the boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz. This is a locked multiplier processor, meaning the boost behavior is determined by Intel's default turbo algorithms rather than user overclocking.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Intel Arc B770?

A: The GPU comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with an effective data rate of 16 Gbps.

Q: What is the process node and architecture for each component?

A: The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process using the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename). The GPU uses TSMC's 5 nm process with the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage (Arc 7) generation.

Q: Does the FACT PACK include any measured game frame rates for this pairing?

A: No. The data for this exact CPU+GPU combination contains no measured FPS rows, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All FPS discussions are therefore estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Arc B770's 50th percentile GPU standing and 16 GB VRAM provide a baseline capable of driving modern titles, but the estimated frame rates suggest this is not a high-refresh 4K machine. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core strength — a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 — helps maintain high minimum frame rates, but the GPU will likely cap maximum FPS in most scenarios. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p gaming, though pushing 144Hz at that resolution will require medium settings in demanding titles.

Streaming: The i7-13790F's 16 cores and 24 threads, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404, provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming workloads. The CPU can handle x264 encoding on spare threads without severely impacting game performance, though the GPU's lack of tensor cores means no dedicated AI-accelerated encoding features. The 65W TDP keeps power draw manageable during extended streaming sessions.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded prowess, reflected in a Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 and floating-point math score of 110512, accelerates timeline rendering and effect processing. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM allows for large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects, with 19.66 TFLOPS of FP32 compute for filter operations. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports 4K multi-stream editing workflows.

3D rendering: The 16-core CPU excels in CPU-based rendering, with a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14869 suggesting strong performance in Blender's Cycles and similar render engines. The GPU's 4096 shading units and 256 texture mapping units provide 614.4 GTexel/s of texture throughput, accelerating viewport previews and GPU-based renderers. The 32 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though performance will be moderate given the 50th percentile GPU ranking.

Software development: The CPU's balanced single and multi-thread performance — Passmark single-thread score of 4212 and multi-thread score of 44737 — handles compilation, testing, and virtualization workloads efficiently. The 24 threads allow for parallel build processes, while the 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency during code analysis. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support offers flexibility in platform configuration for developer workstations.

Student and office work: This pairing is substantially over-specified for basic productivity tasks. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking means spreadsheet calculations, document processing, and browser workloads will be handled instantly with zero perceptible lag. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is far beyond office application requirements, but the 5 nm process and 225W TDP ensure the system remains efficient during light loads.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B770 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 368 mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with the memory running at 2000 MHz for an effective 16 Gbps throughput. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the critical specification for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset manipulation.

The compute configuration consists of 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. This translates to a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput is 19.66 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 39.32 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. The 32 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, but with a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, the expectation is that ray-traced workloads will run at playable but not exceptional frame rates.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the full spectrum of modern graphics APIs. Display output includes 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, supporting high refresh rate monitors. The 225W TDP requires a 550W suggested power supply and uses a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector configuration. The dual-slot form factor and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface are standard for this performance class.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth means the GPU can hold large scenes and texture sets without spilling to system memory. The FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS is competitive for GPU-accelerated renders, though the lack of tensor cores means no AI denoising acceleration. The 32 RT cores will handle ray-traced effects, but users should expect to rely on hybrid rendering approaches for complex scenes.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p and 1440p: The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 50th percentile standing suggest this build targets gamers who want high frame rates at 1080p with high settings, or solid performance at 1440p with optimized settings. The 16 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for texture-heavy titles, but the GPU is not positioned for consistent 4K gaming.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded strength, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate preview rendering, while the 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 compute handles effects and compositing. The combination supports 4K video editing timelines and moderate 3D rendering workloads.

Software developers: The 16 cores and 24 threads handle parallel compilation and testing workloads efficiently, with the Passmark data compression score of 567473 indicating strong file I/O processing. The 33 MB L3 cache and 5.20 GHz boost clock provide responsive single-threaded performance for code analysis tools. The DDR4 and DDR5 memory support allows flexible platform selection for development workstations.

Students and small business users: For academic work, research, and office productivity, this build is over-specified but offers longevity. The CPU's single-thread performance of 4998 in Cinebench R23 ensures instant response in everyday applications, while the GPU provides headroom for occasional creative tasks or light gaming.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance balance between the i7-13790F and Arc B770 is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 50th percentile creates a scenario where the GPU will be the limiting factor in most graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them, meaning the Arc B770 will cap maximum FPS. At 1440p and above, the GPU becomes even more of a constraint, and the CPU's performance headroom will go largely unused.

For CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data processing, and office productivity, the situation reverses. The GPU will sit mostly idle while the CPU delivers its full multi-threaded capability. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 and integer math score of 151416 indicate strong compute throughput for these tasks, and the GPU's involvement is minimal.

The memory bandwidth asymmetry is notable. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, while the GPU has 512.0 GB/s dedicated bandwidth. For workloads that stream large datasets between the CPU and GPU, such as complex simulations or large-scale data visualization, the CPU's memory bandwidth could become a secondary bottleneck after the GPU's compute limits.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998) and the GPU's moderate 50th percentile standing suggest the following expectations.

1080p Ultra settings: Estimated average frame rates of 60-90 FPS in most modern titles, with esports titles like CS2 or Valorant potentially exceeding 144 FPS given the CPU's fast single-thread performance. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM prevents texture-related stuttering at this resolution, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for high-quality texture streaming.

1440p Ultra settings: Estimated average frame rates of 40-60 FPS in demanding AAA titles. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 compute will struggle to maintain 60 FPS in the most graphically intensive games. Lowering settings to high or medium will be necessary for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

4K Ultra settings: Estimated average frame rates of 20-35 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical without significant settings reductions. The GPU's ROP count of 128 and pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s are insufficient for 4K ultra detail in modern titles.

Ray tracing: With 32 RT cores, the GPU can run ray-traced effects, but estimated frame rates will drop by 30-50% compared to rasterized rendering. DLSS-like upscaling is not available due to the lack of tensor cores, so users must rely on native resolution or driver-level scaling.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong benchmark results across multiple suites. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. The R20 tests show 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core. The R23 tests produce 35404 multi-core and 4998 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63080.

Passmark results reinforce the CPU's capability. The multi-thread score is 44737, while single-thread is 4212. Data compression scores 567473, data encryption scores 31703, extended instructions score 34828, floating-point math scores 110512, integer math scores 151416, physics scores 3017, and random string sorting scores 58607. The find prime numbers score is 207.

The GPU has no benchmark scores listed in the FACT PACK, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it exactly at the median of all GPUs. The nearestRivals array for the GPU is empty, meaning no direct comparison data is available. The combined percentile for the build is 72, reflecting the CPU's strong contribution and the GPU's average standing.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i7-13790F with the Intel Arc B770. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The GPU is a Battlemage-generation card on the Xe2-HPG architecture, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus.

The combined percentile of 72 places this build in the upper-middle tier of all desktop configurations. The CPU is the dominant component, ranking at the 93rd percentile, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile. This asymmetry defines the build's character: it is a productivity-first machine with adequate gaming capability, rather than a gaming-first build with adequate productivity.

The CPU has a launch MSRP of $441. The GPU has no launch MSRP listed. The build class is desktop, and the production status of the CPU is active.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface. The base clock is 2.10 GHz, boosting to 5.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The multiplier is locked, preventing user overclocking.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes for CPU-attached devices.

Benchmark scores show the CPU's balanced strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 indicates strong parallel processing capability for rendering and compilation. The single-core score of 4998 demonstrates excellent responsiveness for interactive workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 and floating-point math score of 110512 confirm the CPU's suitability for scientific and engineering computations.

The nearest rival comparisons show the i7-13790F sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62738 (0.5% lower). These deltas are within measurement noise, meaning the i7-13790F delivers performance essentially identical to these newer parts.

The CPU was released on 2023-02-09 and has a launch MSRP of $441. Its part number is SRMBZ. The benchmark data shows it excels in data compression (567473 Passmark score) and integer math (151416), making it particularly strong for database workloads, financial modeling, and general number-crunching tasks.