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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S), 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 TDP of 65 W. The chip carries a substantial cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the processor itself.

This processor sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tracked, indicating top-tier multi-threaded capability. Its average benchmark score of 63,080 places it in extremely close competition with several recent processors. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63,173, a mere 0.1% difference — essentially a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 trails by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G leads by 0.4% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX lags by 0.5%. These sub-1% deltas mean the 13790F is performance-equivalent to a cluster of modern high-end chips, despite being from the earlier Raptor Lake generation.

Looking at Cinebench results, the multi-core scores tell a story of strong sustained throughput. Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 35,404 points, while R20 multi-core hits 14,869 and R15 multi-core scores 3,568. These numbers indicate excellent rendering and compilation performance for a 65 W part. Single-core scores are equally impressive: R23 single-core at 4,998, R20 at 2,099, and R15 at 503. The 5.20 GHz boost clock clearly delivers in lightly-threaded workloads, putting this chip near the top of its generation for responsiveness in everyday tasks and gaming.

PassMark results reinforce the balanced nature of this CPU. The multithread score of 44,737 and single-thread score of 4,212 show strong performance in both parallel and serial workloads. Integer math scores 151,416, while floating-point math reaches 110,512 — a healthy ratio indicating good ALU/FPU balance. Data compression scores 567,473, data encryption 31,703, and extended instructions (SIMD-heavy workloads) hit 34,828. Physics simulation scores 3,017, and random string sorting reaches 58,607. Prime number finding is the outlier at 207, a workload that often favors different architectural trade-offs.

For real workloads, these scores translate into several concrete conclusions. The 16 cores and 24 threads handle heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computing with authority — the R23 multi-core score of 35,404 is roughly seven times the single-core score, showing excellent scaling. The high single-thread score of 4,998 in R23 means the chip never feels sluggish in everyday use, from application launches to spreadsheet recalculations. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing memory latency penalties in database and productivity workloads.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13790F support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so the processor cannot be overclocked via multiplier adjustment. Performance must come from the stock 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost clocks.

Q: What memory types can the i7-13790F use?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported. The memory bus is dual-channel, though the fact pack does not specify a maximum bandwidth figure.

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

A: The two processors are essentially tied. The Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63,173 versus the 13790F's 63,080, a delta of -0.1% — well within measurement noise. Users should not expect a meaningful performance difference between them.

Q: What is the PCIe capability of this processor?

A: The i7-13790F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. This supports modern high-bandwidth GPUs and NVMe storage devices. The integrated graphics are not specified in the fact pack, meaning this is a processor that requires a discrete GPU.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the i7-13790F?

A: The launch MSRP is $441. The processor was released on 2023-02-09 and remains in active production.

Q: Is the i7-13790F a desktop or mobile processor?

A: It is a desktop processor. The market segment is listed as Desktop, and the build class for this pairing is desktop. The socket is Intel Socket 1700.

Q: How does the i7-13790F perform in PassMark multithread tests?

A: The PassMark multithread score is 44,737. For context, the single-thread score is 4,212, so multi-threaded performance is roughly 10.6 times higher, reflecting strong core scaling across the 16 cores and 24 threads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die (transistor density of 121.8 million per mm²). It features 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The RT core count is 60, and tensor cores number 240. Base clock is 2,310 MHz with a boost of 2,610 MHz. Memory clocks run at 1,313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The memory subsystem comprises 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Pixel rate reaches 208.8 GPixel/s, texture rate hits 626.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is 40.09 TFLOPS with FP16 also at 40.09 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card consumes 285 W TDP with a suggested 600 W power supply. It uses a dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Physical dimensions are 285 mm length, 112 mm height, and 42 mm width.

The RTX 4070 Ti sits in the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,795. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45,152, a delta of -0.8% — meaning the desktop 4070 Ti is slightly behind the flagship mobile GPU, though the comparison is close. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (1.3% ahead), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44,075 (1.6% behind), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (1.7% ahead). These sub-2% deltas indicate the 4070 Ti performs in a tight band around several very different cards, from professional workstation GPUs to mobile flagships.

Benchmark results show strong DirectX performance. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 5,024. PassMark DirectX tests show 352 in DirectX 9, 288 in DirectX 11, and 116 in DirectX 12 — the lower DX12 number is typical for synthetic PassMark tests that do not fully exploit modern hardware. GeekBench scores are strong: OpenCL at 176,953 and Vulkan at 213,808. PassMark G3D scores 31,624, G2D scores 1,200, and GPU compute scores 18,396.

For rendering workloads, the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute means the card handles real-time graphics and compute shaders with ease. The 60 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while 240 tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based features. The 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while not class-leading, is sufficient for 1440p and 4K textures in most titles. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for current games at high settings, though it may fill up at 4K with maxed texture packs. The 1:1 FP16 ratio means half-precision workloads run at the same speed as full precision, which benefits machine learning inference and certain rendering techniques.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 84th percentile among all GPUs. The combined build percentile is 89. This spread suggests the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card — the CPU is a higher-tier part relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers.

In CPU-bound workloads, the 13790F's 93rd percentile ranking means it will rarely be the limiting factor. Single-thread performance (R23 single-core at 4,998) ensures that game logic, physics, and AI simulation threads run smoothly. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallel capacity for streaming, recording, or background tasks while gaming.

In GPU-bound scenarios, the 4070 Ti's 84th percentile ranking means it will be the primary constraint at higher resolutions and with demanding graphics settings. At 1080p or 1440p with lower settings, the CPU may become the bottleneck in certain titles, but the high single-thread scores suggest this will be infrequent. At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor.

The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 285 W TDP of the GPU indicates the power balance heavily favors the graphics card. The suggested 600 W power supply accounts for this disparity. For workloads like 3D rendering, the CPU's Cinebench scores (35,404 in R23 multi-core) will drive viewport performance and scene preparation, while the GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS accelerates final frame rendering and denoising. For gaming, the GPU dominates frame production, while the CPU handles frame pacing and game state updates.

The 12 GB VRAM may become a bottleneck in VR or 4K gaming with ultra texture packs, but the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth helps mitigate capacity constraints. The CPU's 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory traffic for frequently accessed data, which is beneficial in games with large world-state datasets.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i7-13790F achieves an average benchmark score of 63,080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is a top-tier result, rivaling processors from newer generations. The nearest competitor, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63,173 — just 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63,331 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62,839 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738 (0.5% lower). In practical terms, all four rivals are within half a percent of the 13790F, making them interchangeable in real-world performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves an average benchmark score of 44,795, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152 (0.8% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45,384 (1.3% higher), the RTX A6000 scores 44,075 (1.6% lower), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592 (1.7% higher). The 4070 Ti is competitive with these cards, though it sits slightly below the top of its comparison group.

The combined build percentile is 89, reflecting a pairing where both components are well above average. The CPU is notably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, meaning the graphics card will more often be the performance limiter. For mixed workloads — such as gaming plus streaming, or rendering plus simulation — the CPU has enough headroom to handle the additional load without compromising GPU feeding.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This gives builders flexibility: they can reuse existing DDR4 modules or move to DDR5 for higher bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, which supports the latest GPUs and NVMe drives. The platform is mature, having shipped with the 13th-generation Core series.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots (backward compatible). The 600 W suggested power supply covers the combined load of the 285 W GPU and 65 W CPU, with ample headroom for other components. The 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU requires a compatible power supply or adapter.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU first, since it is the weaker link at 84th percentile versus the CPU's 93rd. A higher-tier GPU would better match the CPU's headroom. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 modules would benefit memory-sensitive workloads, given the dual-channel support. The CPU itself is near the top of its generation, so upgrading the processor would yield marginal gains unless moving to a different platform entirely.

The RTX 4070 Ti is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. However, the current card remains capable, and the 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for most current titles. The CPU remains in active production, indicating continued availability and driver support.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The fact pack contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

Based on the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile, this pairing should deliver strong gaming performance across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU's high single-thread score (4,998 in R23) ensures minimal bottlenecking, allowing the GPU to push high frame rates. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, which should still deliver smooth performance in most titles. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with the 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth determining texture quality and frame rates.

The 60 RT cores enable ray-traced effects, though enabling RT will reduce frame rates. The 240 tensor cores support DLSS, which can recover performance by rendering at lower resolutions and upscaling. The 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides raw rasterization power for high frame rates in esports titles and demanding AAA games alike.

Given the GPU's benchmark scores (3DMark Steel Nomad at 5,024, PassMark G3D at 31,624), users should expect strong performance at 1440p with high settings, with playable frame rates at 4K in most titles when using DLSS or adjusted settings. At 1080p, frame rates should be very high, potentially exceeding 144 Hz in competitive titles. These are estimates — actual results will vary by game and settings.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F, a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, a 12 GB Ada Lovelace graphics card. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 89, placing it in the upper tier of all tracked systems.

The CPU is a top-tier part (93rd percentile) with excellent multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, while the GPU is a strong upper-midrange part (84th percentile). This is a balanced desktop configuration for high-refresh 1440p gaming, 4K gaming with adjusted settings, and content creation workloads. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps thermals manageable, while the GPU's 285 W TDP requires adequate cooling and the suggested 600 W power supply.

The system is best described as a high-performance desktop workstation and gaming rig. It handles CPU-intensive tasks like rendering, compilation, and data processing with authority, while the GPU accelerates graphics, ray tracing, and compute workloads. The 12 GB VRAM and 40.09 TFLOPS make it suitable for real-time graphics and machine learning inference.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who play at 1440p with high refresh rates or 4K with DLSS enabled. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (R23 single-core at 4,998) ensures smooth frame pacing, while the GPU's 84th percentile ranking delivers high frame rates in most titles. Competitive gamers at 1080p will find the combination more than sufficient for high-refresh monitors.

Content creators benefit from the CPU's 35,404 R23 multi-core score, which accelerates video encoding, 3D rendering, and batch processing. The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 240 tensor cores accelerate effects, AI denoising, and machine learning tasks. The 12 GB VRAM supports large texture sets and complex scenes.

Software developers will appreciate the 16 cores and 24 threads for parallel builds and test suites, while the high single-thread score ensures fast IDE responsiveness and code compilation. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for large codebases.

Students and small business users running data analysis, virtualization, or productivity suites will find the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking more than adequate. The 65 W TDP keeps electricity costs manageable, and the dual memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) allows flexibility in system configuration. The GPU handles hardware acceleration for video conferencing, 3D visualization, and CAD workloads.

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