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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-13790F based on, and what socket does it use?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and belongs to the Core 13th Gen series.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have, and what are its clock speeds?

A: The processor has 16 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It is not multiplier unlocked, meaning overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not supported.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support, and does it support ECC?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported. The memory bus width is dual-channel, though no specific bandwidth figure is listed in the data.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1219 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: What is the GPU's transistor count and die size?

A: The RTX 3090 uses the GA102 chip built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.1M per mm².

Q: What are the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The CPU scores 35404 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4998 in single-core. These are among the highest listed scores in the benchmark data for this processor.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score?

A: The GPU scores 5118 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark that stresses ray tracing and advanced rendering features.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i7-13790F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 depends heavily on workload type. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. This percentile gap suggests the CPU is relatively stronger compared to its peers than the GPU is compared to its peers. In CPU-bound scenarios such as physics calculations, data compression, or single-threaded tasks, the processor's high percentile position means it can feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor. The PassMark physics score of 3017 and single-thread score of 4212 indicate strong per-core performance, which helps maintain high frame rates in games that rely on a few fast threads.

However, the GPU's lower percentile position means that in GPU-bound workloads — typically high-resolution gaming or heavy rendering — the RTX 3090 becomes the primary limiter. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26645 and its 73rd percentile rank place it below the CPU's relative standing. In 4K gaming scenarios, the graphics card will likely be the bottleneck, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance can push higher frame rates. The lack of measured FPS data for this exact pairing means these conclusions come from the benchmark scores rather than direct frame-rate testing.

The combined percentile of 83 for this pairing reflects a system where the CPU outpaces the GPU in relative terms. This is not necessarily a problem — it means headroom for future GPU upgrades without needing to replace the processor. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 suggests that even in heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.58 TFLOPS and texture rate of 556.0 GTexel/s are substantial, but the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 44737 indicates it can drive these capabilities effectively.

Memory bandwidth also plays a role in balance. The GPU has 936.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5. The CPU's memory bandwidth is not listed, but the dual-channel configuration is typical for desktop platforms. For gaming, the GPU's massive memory bandwidth is more critical, while the CPU's memory bandwidth matters more for data-heavy productivity tasks. The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 suggest it handles memory-intensive workloads well.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13790F achieves an average benchmark score of 63080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62738 (0.5% higher). This clustering means the 13790F is essentially performance-equivalent to these modern competitors, with all deltas within half a percentage point.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 35404 multi-core and 4998 single-core. The multi-core result is particularly strong, reflecting the 16 cores and 24 threads. The single-core score of 4998 benefits from the 5.20 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core. The older R15 test shows 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. These progressively lower multi-core scores in older tests are expected as the workload scaling changes.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight. The multi-thread score is 44737, single-thread is 4212, and physics is 3017. Data compression scores 567473, data encryption scores 31703, and extended instructions score 34828. Floating point math scores 110512, integer math scores 151416, and random string sorting scores 58607. Find prime numbers scores 207. These varied tests show the CPU excels at both integer and floating-point workloads, with particularly strong encryption and compression performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 achieves an average benchmark score of 27565, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT at 27425 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 at 27839 (1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M at 27883 (1.1% lower). The GPU is thus competitive with these alternatives, though not dramatically ahead.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 5118. Geekbench OpenCL scores 172758 and Vulkan scores 53927. PassMark tests show G3D at 26645, GPU compute at 15356, DirectX 12 at 110, DirectX 11 at 220, DirectX 10 at 182, DirectX 9 at 268, and G2D at 1063. The DirectX 9 score of 268 being higher than DirectX 12's 110 is notable — the older API tests may not fully utilize the GPU's modern features. The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its GPU in relative percentile terms, with the CPU at 93rd versus the GPU at 73rd percentile. The combined system percentile is 83.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This flexibility means builders can choose between older, more widely available DDR4 or newer DDR5 depending on motherboard selection and budget constraints. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which provides high bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe 5.0 slots.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest for a 16-core processor. This suggests the cooling requirements are manageable, though the boost clock of 5.20 GHz may push power draw higher under load. The GPU has a TDP of 350 W, which is substantial. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 750 W, meaning a system with this pairing should have at least that much power supply headroom. The GPU uses a 1x 12-pin power connector and is triple-slot wide, requiring a case with adequate clearance. Its dimensions are 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a newer GPU, given that the CPU's 93rd percentile position provides headroom. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5, which future GPUs could leverage. The 65 W TDP also leaves thermal overhead for the CPU, though the unlocked multiplier is not available. For memory, upgrading to faster DDR5 could improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads. The CPU's dual-channel memory bus means capacity and speed matter more than channel count.

The GPU is listed as end-of-life, with its predecessor being GeForce 20 and successor GeForce 40. This means the RTX 3090 is no longer in active production. The CPU is still active in production. For a platform upgrade path, the Socket 1700 supports other 13th Gen processors, though the specific compatibility with 14th Gen is not listed in the data. The CPU's launch MSRP is $441, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 1,499 USD.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip. It has 10496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The GPU includes 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS. The base clock is 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz. The memory operates at 1219 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 936.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a very large memory capacity and bandwidth combination, suited for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 35.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). This means the GPU does not have a boosted FP16 rate, which is typical for Ampere consumer cards.

The GPU's benchmark scores show strong overall performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 indicates good DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 is particularly high, suggesting strong compute performance for non-gaming workloads. The Vulkan score of 53927 is lower relative to OpenCL, which may indicate driver optimization differences. The PassMark G3D score of 26645 places the GPU at the 73rd percentile.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM is a major advantage. Large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and machine learning models can fit within this memory capacity. The 82 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which improves rendering quality in supported applications. The 328 tensor cores accelerate AI tasks, including DLSS upscaling in games and certain compute workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics APIs.

The GPU's compute capabilities are reflected in the PassMark GPU compute score of 15356. This is lower than the G3D score, which may indicate that the GPU is better optimized for graphics than pure compute. However, the OpenCL score suggests strong general-purpose compute performance. The GPU's 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die make it a large and power-hungry chip, reflected in its 350 W TDP.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's 93rd percentile and GPU's 73rd percentile suggest that gaming performance will be strong, with the CPU capable of driving high frame rates and the GPU providing solid graphical output.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 indicates modern game performance is good, particularly for DirectX 12 titles. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 220 and DirectX 12 score of 110 suggest that older API titles may run well, though the relative difference between these scores is unusual. The DirectX 9 score of 268 being higher than DirectX 12 suggests legacy titles may perform well.

Based on the CPU's single-thread score of 4212 and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, esports titles and lighter games should run at very high frame rates, especially at 1080p. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM allows for maximum texture quality settings without memory limitations. The 936.2 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures and anti-aliasing without significant performance hits.

For 1440p and 4K gaming, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The GPU's 73rd percentile position means it is not among the very top GPUs. However, the 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 82 RT cores provide substantial raw capability. Ray tracing performance should be playable in most titles, though frame rates may drop from non-RT levels. The DLSS technology, enabled by the 328 tensor cores, can boost frame rates in supported games.

The CPU's multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 35404) ensures that games using multiple cores will not be CPU-limited. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks like streaming or recording while gaming. The 65 W TDP means the CPU generates less heat than the GPU, allowing the cooling system to focus on the graphics card.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with 16 cores and 24 threads. This core configuration represents a mix of performance and efficiency cores typical of Intel's hybrid architecture, though the specific P-core/E-core split is not listed in the data. The base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm².

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This total cache configuration supports both single-threaded responsiveness and multi-threaded throughput. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with no ECC support. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes provides modern connectivity.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong all-around performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 is very high, reflecting the 16-core configuration. The single-core score of 4998 is also strong, benefiting from the 5.20 GHz boost clock. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44737 and single-thread score of 4212 reinforce these results. The CPU's average benchmark score of 63080 places it at the 93rd percentile, with its nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its score.

For real workloads, the CPU excels at heavily threaded tasks. Video editing, 3D rendering, software compilation, and scientific computing all benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads. The PassMark data compression score of 567473 and encryption score of 31703 indicate strong performance for file archiving and security-related tasks. The integer math score of 151416 and floating point math score of 110512 show balanced arithmetic capability.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is noteworthy for a processor with this core count. This suggests efficient power management, though the boost clock of 5.20 GHz may require higher power draw under sustained load. The CPU is not multiplier unlocked, so overclocking is limited to base clock adjustments if supported by the motherboard. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 in a desktop configuration. The combined percentile is 83, indicating the overall system is in the upper tier of performance. The CPU at the 93rd percentile and GPU at the 73rd percentile create a system where the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card.

The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP. The GPU is an Ampere architecture card with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, 10496 shading units, and 350 W TDP. Together, they represent a high-end desktop system suitable for demanding workloads.

The class is desktop, meaning this is a stationary system rather than a laptop or mobile build. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with PCIe Gen 5 support, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The GPU is triple-slot wide and requires a 750 W power supply as suggested. The system's overall tier from the percentiles is strong, with the combined 83rd percentile indicating above-average performance for all systems.

This pairing makes sense for users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and substantial GPU compute capability. The CPU's high percentile position means it will not bottleneck the GPU in most workloads. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for memory-intensive applications. The system is particularly well-suited for tasks that leverage both CPU and GPU, such as 3D rendering, video editing, and scientific computing.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit from the RTX 3090's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth, allowing for maximum texture quality without memory constraints. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 4212) ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU's 73rd percentile position means it can handle modern games at high settings, though not at the absolute top tier.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large image sets will find the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads valuable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 accelerates rendering tasks, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM handles large projects. The GPU's 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores support ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated workflows.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's multi-thread performance. The PassMark integer math score of 151416 and data compression score of 567473 support fast build times and efficient data handling. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data.

Students in engineering, computer science, or digital arts programs will find this system capable of handling coursework ranging from programming to 3D modeling. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power consumption manageable for a dorm room or apartment. Small business workstations requiring reliable multi-threaded performance for tasks like data analysis, financial modeling, or graphic design will be well-served by this pairing.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 4212 and boost clock of 5.20 GHz support high frame rates in competitive titles. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures without stutter. At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary driver, while at 1440p and 4K the GPU takes over.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide headroom for encoding video while gaming. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44737 ensures simultaneous game and stream processing does not cause frame drops. The GPU's tensor cores can also accelerate encoding tasks in supported software.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 accelerates timeline rendering and export. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM handles high-resolution previews and effects. The FP32 performance of 35.58 TFLOPS supports GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 cores handle geometry and physics calculations, while the GPU's 82 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering. The 24 GB VRAM allows large scenes to fit entirely in GPU memory. The combined CPU and GPU performance reduces render times significantly.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 151416 speeds up compilation. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces rebuild times for large projects. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw low during long coding sessions. The GPU's compute capabilities support testing GPU-accelerated algorithms.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance of 4212 ensures responsive interface interaction. The 16 cores handle multitasking across many applications simultaneously. The system's 83rd combined percentile means it exceeds requirements for typical academic and office software. The GPU's capabilities are overkill for basic tasks but provide headroom for advanced coursework or side projects.