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96%
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96%
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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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41,187 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 16-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA's high-end Ampere graphics card, placing the system at the 88th percentile overall among all desktop builds. The CPU alone sits at the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU reaches the 83rd percentile against all graphics cards. The data indicates a well-balanced high-performance desktop configuration, though the GPU is now end-of-life production status while the CPU remains active.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between existing DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits depending on motherboard selection and budget constraints. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), enabling fast connectivity for modern NVMe storage and high-bandwidth expansion cards.

The platform does not support ECC memory, which limits its appeal for mission-critical workstation environments where error correction is mandatory. The CPU lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is always required for display output — a non-issue in this build since the RTX 3080 Ti is present. The processor is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking headroom is restricted compared to K-series parts, but the boost clock of 5.20 GHz already delivers strong single-thread performance.

The RTX 3080 Ti carries a TDP of 350 W, and the suggested PSU is 750 W. This leaves reasonable headroom for the 65 W TDP of the CPU plus other components, but builders should not expect to heavily overclock or add multiple high-power peripherals without upgrading the power supply. The GPU requires a single 12-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width — verify case clearance before purchase.

A sensible next upgrade path within the same platform would involve moving to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake processor (if available) or adding more memory, though the current 16-core / 24-thread configuration already covers most workloads. The GPU being end-of-life suggests that future upgrades would target the GeForce 40 series or newer, but the current pairing remains competitive based on benchmark scores. The PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface on the GPU is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, so no bottleneck exists on the interconnect front.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 and a single-core score of 4998, placing it firmly in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The average benchmark score of 63080 puts the i7-13790F within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839). It also trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331) by 0.4% and leads the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738) by 0.5%. These near-even deltas indicate the i7-13790F sits at the top tier of current desktop processors, trading blows with newer mobile and embedded flagship parts.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength: a multithread score of 44737, integer math at 151416, floating-point math at 110512, and extended instructions at 34828. Data compression hits 567473, while data encryption reaches 31703. Single-thread performance shows a PassMark single-thread score of 4212, which is strong but not class-leading. The physics score of 3017 and find prime numbers score of 207 are weaker relative to the CPU's other results, suggesting that certain legacy or specific workloads may not scale as well.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The average benchmark score of 41187 is 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870) and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40377), while trailing the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41707) by 1.2% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897) by 1.7%. Geekbench scores show OpenCL at 170037 and Vulkan at 192697, indicating strong compute capabilities. PassMark G3D is 26896, with G2D at 1091 and GPU compute at 15282.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms 93% of all processors and a GPU that outperforms 83% of all graphics cards. The system-level percentile of 88 reflects that the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU, but both components are in the upper tier. The near-identical rival scores for the CPU and the modest deltas for the GPU suggest that this build will deliver consistent high-end performance across both CPU-bound and GPU-bound tasks, with no single component acting as a severe drag on the other.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU ranking, combined with the CPU's 4212 single-thread PassMark score, supports high frame rates at 1440p and 4K in most titles, though no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing. The GPU's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth handle large textures, while the CPU's single-core strength avoids bottlenecking in physics-heavy scenes.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and broadcast software. The PassMark multithread score of 44737 indicates that background encoding tasks will not significantly impact gameplay frame rates, and the GPU's NVENC capabilities (implied by the Ampere architecture) further offload streaming work.

Video editing: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35404 and 24 threads make timeline scrubbing, rendering, and export acceleration strong. The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 RT cores support hardware-accelerated effects and ray-traced previews in compatible software, while the 12 GB VRAM accommodates 4K timelines with multiple effects layers.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-core might shines in CPU-based renderers, with the 35404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score translating to fast final-frame renders. The GPU's compute score of 15282 in PassMark and OpenCL score of 170037 support GPU-accelerated render engines like Octane and Blender Cycles, though the 12 GB VRAM may limit extremely large scenes.

Software development: Compilation and testing workloads benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads, with the 567473 data compression score aiding build packaging and the 31703 encryption score speeding up secure communications. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking ensures quick iteration cycles for large codebases.

Student and office work: The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4998 handles everyday productivity apps with ease, while the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for dorm rooms or small offices. The CPU's 93rd percentile means this build is overkill for basic tasks, but the headroom future-proofs against more demanding academic software.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a CPU at the 93rd percentile and a GPU at the 83rd percentile, indicating the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In CPU-bound workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core (35404) and PassMark integer math (151416), the i7-13790F will not be the limiting factor. In GPU-bound scenarios such as 3DMark Steel Nomad (5077) and PassMark G3D (26896), the RTX 3080 Ti defines the ceiling.

The 0.8% delta between the GPU and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and the 2% lead over the RTX 5070 suggest the GPU sits at a performance plateau where minor gains come from driver optimizations rather than hardware changes. The CPU's 0.1% delta with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX shows it is equally matched with newer parts, meaning neither component will obsolete the other soon.

For gaming, the CPU's single-thread score of 4212 and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking mean that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU may occasionally limit frame rates in esports titles, while at 4K the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 350 W GPU TDP versus the 65 W CPU TDP confirms that power delivery and thermal management should prioritize the graphics card. The 750 W suggested PSU provides sufficient headroom for both components under load, but overclocking the CPU or GPU would require a larger supply.

Memory bandwidth at 912.4 GB/s on the GPU is ample for the 12 GB VRAM, and the CPU's dual-channel memory support (either DDR4 or DDR5) will not bottleneck either component in most workloads. No measured FPS data exists for this pairing, so bottleneck analysis relies on synthetic benchmarks: the CPU's PassMark physics score of 3017 is relatively low, which could impact physics-heavy simulations, but the overall percentile gap of 10 points (93 vs 83) suggests a balanced system with only a slight CPU advantage.

FAQ

Q: Does this build support DDR4 or DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The choice depends on the motherboard selected, as Socket 1700 boards come in both memory types.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and does it require a large power supply?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest. However, the RTX 3080 Ti has a TDP of 350 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 750 W, so the overall system requires a 750 W power supply or greater.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti still a current product?

A: The GPU is listed as end-of-life production status, with its release date in May 2021. It has a successor in the GeForce 40 series, but the benchmark scores show it remains competitive at the 83rd percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX's 63173. The two processors are effectively tied in performance.

Q: Can this system use ECC memory?

A: No, the CPU does not support ECC memory. This rules out certain workstation or server use cases that require error-correcting memory.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the i7-13790F?

A: The CPU scores 4998 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4212 in PassMark single-thread, placing it at the 93rd percentile overall and ensuring strong responsiveness in single-threaded applications.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets gamers who play at 1440p or 4K resolutions, where the RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile ranking and 12 GB GDDR6X memory provide high frame rates in demanding titles. The CPU's 93rd percentile ensures that even CPU-intensive games with large open worlds or complex simulations will run smoothly. Content creators working with 4K video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 35404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance, though the 12 GB VRAM may cap very large scene sizes.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 cores and 24 threads, with the data compression score of 567473 speeding up build artifacts. Students in engineering or scientific fields will find the CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's compute capabilities sufficient for CAD, MATLAB, or data analysis, though the lack of ECC memory limits mission-critical reliability. Small business workstations handling video conferencing, office suites, and light database work will be overprovisioned, but the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs low. The GPU being end-of-life means this build is best for users who need strong performance now and plan to upgrade the graphics card in a few years, while the CPU remains a solid foundation.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores rather than direct game testing. The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU ranking and the i7-13790F's 93rd percentile CPU position suggest high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles, with 4K performance depending on the game's optimization.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 4212 in PassMark and 4998 in Cinebench R23 should allow the GPU to run near its maximum output in esports and lighter titles, where frame rates could exceed what a 144 Hz monitor displays. At 1440p, the GPU's 26896 PassMark G3D score and 3DMark Steel Nomad result of 5077 indicate a strong balance between CPU and GPU load, yielding high but not maximum frame rates in AAA games. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck due to the 12 GB VRAM and the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, but the 83rd percentile ranking still places it well above the median graphics card.

The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 RT cores support ray-traced effects, though enabling full ray tracing will reduce frame rates significantly. The CPU's 16 cores handle background tasks like Discord or web browsing without impacting game performance, thanks to the 44737 PassMark multithread score. Users seeking maximum frame rates in competitive shooters should prioritize the CPU's single-core strength, while those playing visually rich single-player titles will benefit more from the GPU's raw rasterization power. These are estimates based on benchmark data, and actual in-game performance may vary by title, driver version, and system configuration.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13790F (16 cores, 24 threads, Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (GA102 chip, Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process, 28,300 million transistors). The CPU has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4/DDR5 memory, while the GPU has a 350 W TDP with 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. The system sits at the 88th combined percentile, with the CPU at 93rd and the GPU at 83rd percentile against their respective categories.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 63080 and the GPU's average of 41187 indicate a high-tier pairing that outperforms the vast majority of existing systems. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, is only 0.1% faster, while the GPU's closest competitor, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, is 0.8% slower. This build is best classified as a high-end desktop configuration for gaming and content creation, with the caveat that the GPU is end-of-life and the CPU lacks overclocking support. The overall tier is upper-mid to high-end based on the 88th percentile ranking, making it a capable system for 1440p gaming and 4K productivity work, though not the absolute fastest available.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F features 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename) using a 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though ECC memory is not supported. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads: the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 places it at the 93rd percentile, while the single-core score of 4998 is also strong. PassMark multithread (44737), integer math (151416), and floating-point math (110512) all confirm the CPU's multi-core dominance. The data compression score of 567473 indicates excellent throughput for file archiving and database operations, while the encryption score of 31703 supports secure networking tasks.

The single-thread performance, while not class-leading, is sufficient for daily tasks and gaming, as shown by the PassMark single-thread score of 4212. The physics score of 3017 is the weakest relative result, suggesting that the CPU may not be ideal for physics-heavy simulations that rely on specific instruction paths. The extended instructions score of 34828 shows good AVX and SIMD performance for scientific computing. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% in average score, indicating that it is at the top of its performance tier and will remain competitive against newer processors. The 65 W TDP makes it relatively power-efficient for the performance offered, which is a key advantage in compact or thermally constrained builds.