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# Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

This desktop pairing combines a 16-core Raptor Lake CPU with an Ampere-generation GPU, landing at the 81st percentile overall among all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The processor sits in the 93rd percentile for CPUs, while the graphics card reaches the 68th percentile for GPUs, creating a system that is clearly compute-heavy in its design. The data shows a configuration built for multithreaded productivity as much as for gaming, though the GPU remains a strong 1440p-class performer in its own right. Because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, all frame-rate figures discussed in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3080's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 and PassMark G3D score of 25086 indicate strong rasterization performance, while the i7-13790F's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 ensures the CPU can feed frames quickly. This combination should handle most competitive titles at 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates, though the 10 GB VRAM may become a limiting factor at 4K in demanding modern titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming workloads simultaneously. The i7-13790F scores 35404 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is roughly 7.1 times its single-core score of 4998, indicating strong parallel throughput that can absorb streaming overhead without starving the game. The GPU's NVENC capabilities (implied by the Ampere architecture) would offload encoding entirely if desired.

Video editing: Multi-core performance is excellent here. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3568 and R20 score of 14869 show consistent scaling across rendering workloads. PassMark data compression results of 567473 and floating-point math of 110512 further support smooth timeline scrubbing and export performance. The 10 GB GDDR6X memory with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth helps with GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: This is where the pairing shines brightest. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404, placing it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 68 RT cores deliver strong ray-traced rendering acceleration for compatible applications.

Software development: The combination of high single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4212) and massive multi-thread capability makes this ideal for compilation workloads. The PassMark integer math score of 151416 and find prime numbers score of 207 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. The 33 MB shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data structures.

Student and office work: This is overkill for typical productivity, but the efficiency is notable. The CPU's 65 W TDP means it draws modest power during light loads, while the GPU idles efficiently. The data shows the CPU outperforming the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by 0.1% in average benchmark score, yet the i7-13790F has a much higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz for snappy responsiveness in daily tasks.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13790F compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173), 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839), 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331), and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738). It sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23172. It trails the NVIDIA P106-100 by 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600M by 0.4%, while beating the AMD Radeon R9 M290X by 0.4%.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F has 16 cores and 24 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP.

Q: What memory and cache does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 81, indicating it outperforms 81% of all recorded CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU contributes a 93rd percentile ranking while the GPU contributes a 68th percentile ranking.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No. The data contains no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU-GPU pairing. All frame-rate expectations must be treated as estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35404 multi-core and 4998 single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The ratio between these scores reveals strong scaling efficiency across its 16 cores and 24 threads. The Cinebench R20 results follow a similar pattern: 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core. The R15 scores of 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core complete the picture of consistent performance across benchmark generations.

The GPU's benchmark results tell a story of solid mid-to-high-end performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 represents modern DirectX 12 workloads, while PassMark G3D scores 25086 and PassMark GPU Compute scores 14397. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 152423 and Vulkan score of 33620 show strong compute capabilities. The GPU's percentile ranking of 68 places it in the upper two-thirds of all GPUs, but it trails the CPU significantly in relative standing.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU is the dominant performer. The 81st combined percentile reflects a pairing where the processor's 93rd percentile performance partially compensates for the GPU's 68th percentile ranking. This creates an imbalanced system in terms of raw compute capability, but one that may be intentional for productivity-first workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 63080 is more than 2.7 times the GPU's average of 23172, a significant gap that suggests the CPU will rarely be the bottleneck in any workload.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the CPU substantially outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The CPU's 93rd percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile creates a 25-percentage-point gap. In CPU-bound workloads such as compilation, data compression, and physics simulation, the i7-13790F will run far ahead of what the GPU can feed back or display. In GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming at 4K, the RTX 3080 will be the limiting factor, with the CPU potentially having significant idle capacity.

For gaming specifically, the bottleneck varies by resolution and title. At 1080p, the CPU's high single-core performance (4212 PassMark single-thread score) may push frame rates higher than the GPU can sustain at ultra settings, depending on the game. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases and the RTX 3080 becomes the clear constraint. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 suggests it can handle high-refresh gaming without holding back the GPU in most scenarios.

In productivity workloads, the balance shifts toward the CPU being the star. The PassMark multithread score of 44737 and data encryption score of 31703 show the CPU handling heavy parallel tasks effectively. The GPU's compute performance (PassMark GPU Compute 14397) is adequate for acceleration but not dominant. For rendering workloads that use both CPU and GPU, the CPU will finish its portion of the work faster, potentially leaving the GPU as the final bottleneck in the pipeline.

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 with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations, offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, and fits the Intel Socket 1700.

The benchmark data shows exceptional multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals being the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (0.4% behind), AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (0.4% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (0.5% ahead). The single-core score of 4998 in R23 is equally impressive for its clock speed.

Real-world workload implications are substantial. The PassMark integer math score of 151416 and floating-point math score of 110512 indicate strong arithmetic throughput for scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 567473 suggests excellent performance in file archiving and database operations. The extended instructions score of 34828 and random string sorting score of 58607 round out a profile that excels in mixed productivity workloads.

The 33 MB of shared L3 cache is generous for a desktop processor, aiding in workloads with large working sets. The 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core provide solid cache hierarchy. The CPU's unlocked multiplier is false, meaning overclocking is not officially supported, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock already provides high single-thread performance for gaming and lightly threaded applications.

Who Should Build It

High-refresh gamers: The RTX 3080's 68th percentile GPU ranking and the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking make this a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 and 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate support high frame rates in competitive titles, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures minimal frame pacing issues.

Content creators: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 and PassMark multithread score of 44737 make this ideal for video editing, 3D rendering, and batch processing. The GPU's 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 272 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for AI-assisted creative tools.

Software developers: The combination of 24 threads and high single-thread performance suits compilation, testing, and virtualization workloads. The PassMark data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 handle build tools and CI pipelines efficiently. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs reasonable for always-on development machines.

Students and academic researchers: The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the system's 81st combined percentile provide ample performance for simulation, data analysis, and machine learning coursework. The 10 GB GPU memory supports moderate-sized model training and inference tasks.

Small business workstations: The system handles database workloads, financial modeling, and office productivity with ease. The CPU's data encryption score of 31703 supports secure communications, while the 33 MB L3 cache accelerates frequently used business applications.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The following expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component individually.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the RTX 3080's PassMark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 suggest strong performance in most titles. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 ensures it will not bottleneck in CPU-intensive games. Competitive shooters and esports titles should easily exceed 144 FPS at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates. The 10 GB GDDR6X memory with 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient capacity for most modern titles at this resolution, though the 68th percentile GPU ranking means some demanding games will require settings adjustments to maintain high refresh rates. The CPU's headroom means frame rate drops will be GPU-limited rather than CPU-limited.

At 4K, the RTX 3080 will likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS in the most demanding titles at ultra settings, given its 68th percentile ranking. The 10 GB VRAM may also become a constraint for textures at this resolution. The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for 4K gaming, meaning the GPU is the clear limiting factor. Games with lighter GPU demands or those using DLSS should perform better, as the Ampere architecture supports this technology.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is shared with other 13th-generation Core processors. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, providing headroom for future high-bandwidth storage and expansion cards.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which remains fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support through backward compatibility. The RTX 3080 has a 320 W TDP and requires a 700 W power supply, which provides a baseline for the system. The GPU uses a 1x 12-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width, measuring 285 mm in length.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be a GPU with higher percentile performance, as the current RTX 3080 at the 68th percentile is the weaker component relative to the CPU. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking suggests it has headroom to support a more powerful GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Alternatively, adding more system memory or faster DDR5 could improve memory-bound workloads, given the dual-channel bus.

The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves significant power budget headroom within the 700 W suggested PSU for upgrades. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that future GPUs using this interface will be compatible, though the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0. The CPU's locked multiplier prevents overclocking, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock already provides strong single-thread performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with 10 GB GDDR6X memory and a 320 W TDP. The system ranks in the 81st combined percentile, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and GPU at the 68th percentile.

The overall tier of this build is solidly upper-midrange. The CPU's performance rivals that of current-generation Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, coming within 0.5% of the Ultra 7 255HX and 0.1% of the Ultra 7 265HX in average benchmark scores. The GPU, while no longer current-generation (it is marked as end-of-life), still performs in the upper third of all GPUs in the database.

The pairing is best described as a productivity-first system that also handles gaming well. The CPU's exceptional multi-threaded performance makes it a workstation-class processor, while the GPU provides capable 1440p gaming performance. The imbalance between the 93rd percentile CPU and 68th percentile GPU means the system is better suited for CPU-heavy workloads, but it remains a versatile desktop that can handle a wide range of tasks effectively.

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