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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Top 7% 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
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

17,639 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
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

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen family and carries a base clock of 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The chip features a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The processor is locked, meaning the multiplier is not unlocked, which positions it as a fixed-performance part rather than an overclocking enthusiast's chip.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, the i7-13790F scores 35404, while its single-core score reaches 4998. These figures indicate strong multi-threaded capability for a 65 W TDP part. The Cinebench R20 results show 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 and single-thread score of 4212 reinforce the processor's balanced profile. The data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 highlight the CPU's strength in tasks that leverage parallel execution across its 24 threads. Floating point math at 110512 and extended instructions at 34828 further demonstrate the chip's computational breadth.

The i7-13790F sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, placing it firmly in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its average benchmark score of 63080 is remarkably close to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 63173, a mere 0.1% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839, which is 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G achieves 63331, just 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62738, 0.5% lower. This clustering indicates that the i7-13790F delivers performance essentially on par with the latest mobile and embedded flagship processors, despite being a desktop part from the previous generation.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 suggests the processor can handle heavy rendering tasks, video encoding, and software compilation with ease. The high single-core score of 4998 means day-to-day responsiveness, application launches, and lightly threaded workloads will feel snappy. The Passmark physics score of 3017 and find prime numbers score of 207 are lower than the other integer scores, but these are niche workloads that rarely dominate real-world usage. The overall picture is a CPU that comfortably handles both productivity and creative workloads without breaking a sweat.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 depending on their motherboard selection. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the processor itself, enabling fast connectivity for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. Notably, the chip does not support ECC memory and lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

The processor's 65 W TDP is surprisingly modest given its 16-core configuration. This low thermal envelope means a capable air cooler will suffice, and power supply requirements remain modest. The suggested PSU for the GPU pairing is 300 W, which is quite low for a system with this level of performance, indicating efficient overall power draw.

For a sensible next upgrade, users could consider moving to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake part on the same socket, though the unlocked multiplier on this particular chip is not available. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so a motherboard swap could enable faster memory without changing the CPU. Given that the i7-13790F already performs at the 93rd percentile, the most meaningful upgrade path would be toward a newer platform with PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR5 memory as standard, rather than incremental improvements on the same socket. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide ample bandwidth for current and near-future GPUs, but the platform's longevity will ultimately depend on Intel's socket support beyond the current generation.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The combination of a 93rd percentile CPU and a 61st percentile GPU creates a system where the processor is unlikely to bottleneck at high refresh rates. The strong single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 ensures that game engines relying on single-threaded performance will run smoothly, though the GPU's mid-tier standing will ultimately cap frame rates at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 24 threads of the i7-13790F provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Passmark multi-thread score of 44737 indicates that software encoding via x264 will not significantly impact game performance, and the GPU's NVENC capabilities (implied by its Ada Lovelace architecture with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores) offer an alternative hardware encoding path.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and fast export times in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The Passmark data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 suggest strong performance in codec-heavy workflows. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p editing but may limit very complex 4K projects.

3D Rendering: This workload favors the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14869 and R15 score of 3568 indicate solid performance in CPU-based renderers like Blender's Cycles or V-Ray. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS and 3072 shading units provide decent GPU-accelerated rendering, though the 8 GB memory capacity may constrain very large scenes.

Software Development: Compilation tasks benefit immensely from the 24 threads, with the Passmark multithread score of 44737 suggesting efficient parallel builds. The extended instructions score of 34828 indicates robust SIMD performance for numerical computing. The high single-thread score of 4212 keeps interactive editing and IDE responsiveness snappy.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is substantially overkill for typical student workloads like document editing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The single-thread score of 4212 means applications open instantly, but the 16-core processor will spend most of its time idle in these scenarios. The system's efficiency (65 W TDP CPU, 115 W GPU) makes it a reasonable desktop for a home office, though the performance tier far exceeds what such tasks require.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The i7-13790F at the 93rd CPU percentile paired with the RTX 4060 at the 61st GPU percentile creates a significant imbalance in raw compute capability. The CPU is clearly the stronger component, meaning that in most workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor. For gaming at lower resolutions where CPU performance matters most, the processor's high single-core score ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU. However, at higher resolutions where GPU load increases, the RTX 4060's 61st percentile standing will cap frame rates well before the CPU reaches its limits.

The GPU's nearest rivals show remarkable clustering: AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). This tight grouping around the 17500-17700 range indicates the RTX 4060's performance level is well-established, but it also reveals that the GPU's score is not dramatically separated from much older or integrated parts. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 provide additional context, but the percentile ranking tells the clearest story: this GPU is a mid-range part, not a high-end one.

In CPU-intensive workloads like rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the processor will clearly dominate, and the GPU's contribution will be secondary. In GPU-bound tasks like gaming at 1440p or 4K, the RTX 4060 will be the bottleneck, with its 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus potentially limiting performance in texture-heavy titles. The FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS is respectable but not exceptional for a modern GPU, and the 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is modest compared to higher-tier cards.

# Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need strong CPU performance for productivity or creative work while gaming at 1080p or 1440p. The 93rd percentile CPU makes this an excellent choice for content creators who edit video, render 3D scenes, or compile code, as the 24 threads will dramatically accelerate these tasks. The 61st percentile GPU is sufficient for 1080p gaming at high settings and can handle 1440p with some compromises. Developers working on large codebases will appreciate the Passmark multithread score of 44737, which translates to faster build times. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find the CPU performance useful for simulations or compilation, though the GPU is more than adequate for their needs. Small business workstations handling data processing, financial modeling, or database workloads will benefit from the integer math score of 151416 and data compression score of 567473. Gamers who prioritize CPU-heavy titles like strategy games or MMOs will find the single-core performance of 4998 particularly valuable.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302, the RTX 4060 is positioned as a solid 1080p gaming card. At 1080p with ultra settings, most modern titles should achieve 60-100 FPS, with lighter esports titles reaching well above 144 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates will drop to the 40-70 FPS range depending on the game's optimization and VRAM usage. The 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth may cause texture streaming issues in some newer titles at ultra settings, particularly at 1440p. The GPU's 24 RT cores enable ray tracing, but the 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput suggests ray-traced scenes will require DLSS or reduced settings to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's strong single-core performance of 4212 on Passmark ensures that even the most CPU-demanding games will not be bottlenecked, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential. For competitive gamers playing at 1080p with lower settings, the system should easily sustain 144+ FPS in most titles, though the GPU's 61st percentile ranking means it will not match the performance of higher-tier cards.

# FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread count of the Intel Core i7-13790F?

A: The i7-13790F has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

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

A: The i7-13790F scores 63080 on average benchmarks, which is just 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265HX's score of 63173. This places the two processors essentially on par.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does this CPU include integrated graphics?

A: No, the i7-13790F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4060 is 300 W, which is modest given the GPU's 115 W TDP.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 77, reflecting the strong CPU performance paired with a mid-range GPU.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the processor cannot be overclocked via multiplier adjustments.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i7-13790F, a 16-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 77. This pairing represents a CPU-heavy configuration where the processor's capabilities far exceed the GPU's, making it ideal for productivity and creative workloads with gaming as a secondary consideration. The build class is explicitly desktop, and the performance tier is upper-mid-range overall, with the CPU providing flagship-level multi-threaded performance while the GPU offers solid 1080p gaming capability. The i7-13790F's 65 W TDP and the RTX 4060's 115 W TDP make this a relatively power-efficient combination, with a suggested PSU of only 300 W.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13790F achieves an average benchmark score of 63080, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35404 multi-core and 4998 single-core. The Cinebench R20 results are 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core, while R15 shows 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. Passmark results include a multithread score of 44737, single-thread score of 4212, integer math of 151416, floating point math of 110512, and data compression of 567473.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302, while Geekbench OpenCL scores 95057 and Vulkan scores 48643. Passmark G3D scores 19545, with GPU compute at 9213.

The combined picture is a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU by a significant margin. The 93rd versus 61st percentile gap means that CPU-bound tasks will see exceptional performance, while GPU-bound tasks will be limited to mid-range levels. This creates an asymmetric profile: outstanding for rendering, encoding, and compilation, but merely adequate for high-end gaming at higher resolutions.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 18,900 million transistors across a 159 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, while memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU features 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 throughput is 15.11 TFLOPS with matching FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The card has a 115 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses a single 12-pin power connector, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports. Physical dimensions are 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width.

The RTX 4060's benchmark scores paint a picture of a capable mid-range GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 and Passmark G3D score of 19545 place it at the 61st percentile, which is respectable but not exceptional. The nearest rivals cluster tightly: AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% lower). This indicates the RTX 4060's performance is well-established but faces competition from both older discrete GPUs and modern integrated graphics. For rendering workloads, the 3072 shading units and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide solid GPU-accelerated performance, while the 24 RT cores enable ray tracing with reasonable efficiency. The 96 tensor cores support DLSS and other AI-accelerated features. However, the 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are limiting factors for 1440p or 4K gaming with high-resolution textures, and the 128-bit memory bus constrains memory-intensive compute tasks. The GPU's production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, meaning this is a mature product at the end of its lifecycle rather than a forward-looking investment.