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Intel Core i7-13790F

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# Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 16-core Raptor Lake-S processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace flagship-tier GPU, targeting a 90th-percentile desktop build. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a high-end desktop configuration with no measured game FPS data available for this exact combination — all frame rate discussions below are estimated from benchmark scores, not direct measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using the 10nm process node with a 257 mm² die. It operates at a 2.10 GHz base clock with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, drawing a 65W TDP. The core configuration splits into performance and efficiency groups, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact P-core/E-core split. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3 cache, which is substantial for handling large working sets in productivity and content creation tasks.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 places it firmly in high-end desktop territory, while the single-core score of 4,998 demonstrates strong per-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 results echo this pattern with 14,869 multi-core and 2,099 single-core scores. In Cinebench R15, the processor achieves 3,568 multi-core and 503 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737 and single-thread score of 4,212 confirm balanced scaling across both metrics.

Data processing workloads show particular strength. PassMark data compression scores 567,473, while data encryption reaches 31,703 and extended instructions hit 34,828. Integer math performance is robust at 151,416, with floating-point math at 110,512. Prime number finding scores 207, random string sorting at 58,607, and physics calculations at 3,017. The average benchmark score of 63,080 reflects a well-rounded processor that handles diverse computational tasks without significant weak points.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-13790F trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by 0.1% (63,173 vs 63,080), sits 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62,839), leads the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G by 0.4% (63,331 vs 63,080), and trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX by 0.5% (62,738). These tiny margins — all within 0.5% — indicate the i7-13790F is performance-equivalent to its immediate competition, making architectural differences and platform features more relevant than raw benchmark deltas in this class.

Balance and Bottleneck

The 65W TDP of the CPU paired with the 320W TDP of the GPU creates an asymmetric power profile. The CPU's modest power envelope suggests it can sustain boost clocks without exotic cooling, while the GPU demands substantial power delivery and thermal management. The suggested PSU of 700W provides headroom for both components plus system peripherals, though the exact power draw during simultaneous heavy loads is not specified in the data.

The CPU's 93rd percentile rank versus the GPU's 86th percentile suggests the processor has slightly more relative headroom than the graphics card. In CPU-bound scenarios — such as physics simulation, data compression, or software compilation — the i7-13790F's 44,737 PassMark multi-thread score and 3,017 physics score indicate it can feed the GPU effectively. Conversely, in GPU-bound workloads like 4K gaming or ray tracing, the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 76 RT cores become the limiting factor.

The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample parallelism for modern game engines that offload physics and AI tasks to the CPU. The 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures single-thread responsiveness in games that rely on a few heavily-optimized threads. Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel configuration means the platform can adapt to different bandwidth needs, though the exact bandwidth figures are not provided. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 CPU lanes offers headroom for next-generation storage and expansion cards, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is sufficient for the RTX 4080's bandwidth requirements.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 63,080 places it at the 93rd percentile of all processors, with the nearest rival being the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63,173 (0.1% ahead). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 at 62,839 trails by 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G at 63,331 leads by 0.4%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX at 62,738 trails by 0.5%. This tight cluster suggests the i7-13790F is positioned at the top of mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop CPUs, with performance essentially indistinguishable from its closest competitors.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 (0.1% ahead), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (1.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (2.6% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (2.7% ahead). The RTX 4080 trails these rivals by small margins, though the absolute differences are minor — within 2.7% of the closest competitors.

Specific GPU benchmarks show strong DirectX performance: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 6,567, PassMark DirectX 11 scores 314, DirectX 12 scores 132, DirectX 10 scores 204, and DirectX 9 scores 370. Compute workloads are robust with GeekBench OpenCL at 214,739, GeekBench Vulkan at 263,779, PassMark GPU Compute at 20,671, PassMark G3D at 34,457, and PassMark G2D at 1,239. The combined picture is a CPU+GPU pair that delivers top-tier performance in both synthetic and application benchmarks, with the CPU slightly outperforming its percentile position relative to the GPU.

Who Should Build It

The 93rd percentile CPU and 86th percentile GPU make this build suitable for enthusiasts and professionals who need high multi-threaded throughput. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large dataset processing will benefit from the CPU's 35,404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 567,473 data compression score. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 151,416 integer math score and 24 threads for parallel build tasks.

Gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K resolution will find the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 GB GDDR6X memory capable of handling demanding titles, though no measured FPS data exists for this specific pairing. Students and small business users running productivity suites, web development tools, or data analysis software will see strong performance from the 4,212 single-thread PassMark score and 44,737 multi-thread score. The 65W CPU TDP makes this a reasonable workstation choice for environments where power efficiency matters, while the GPU's 320W TDP requires adequate cooling and power delivery.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory technology based on availability and cost. The dual-channel memory bus means bandwidth is shared across two channels, though exact bandwidth figures are not listed. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes provides future headroom for high-speed NVMe storage or expansion cards, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible and sufficient for the RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The suggested PSU of 700W combined with the CPU's 65W TDP and GPU's 320W TDP leaves approximately 315W for other components, assuming the PSU delivers its rated capacity. This headroom accommodates additional drives, cooling fans, and peripherals without requiring an immediate PSU upgrade. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to BCLK adjustments or relying on boost behavior, which reaches 5.20 GHz out of the box.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, as the RTX 4080 is marked end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking suggests it has several years of useful life remaining for most workloads. Memory capacity and speed upgrades are straightforward given DDR4 and DDR5 support, and storage expansion via PCIe Gen 5 lanes provides a clear path for faster NVMe drives. The platform's active production status for the CPU ensures continued availability of compatible components.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains zero entries in the measuredFpsUltraByGame field. All gaming performance estimates below are derived from benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 and PassMark G3D score of 34,457, the RTX 4080 is capable of high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. The CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 4,212 single-thread PassMark score ensure that even CPU-intensive games with heavy physics or AI simulation will maintain responsive frame pacing.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more critical, and the i7-13790F's strong single-core scores suggest it can keep up with high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 and 76 RT cores indicate it can handle ray-traced effects at playable frame rates, though the exact FPS will vary by game and settings. The 304 tensor cores support DLSS, which can boost frame rates in supported titles, though specific DLSS performance figures are not in the data.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5nm process with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². It features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores dedicated to ray tracing and AI acceleration. Clock speeds are 2,205 MHz base and 2,505 MHz boost, with memory clocked at 1,400 MHz effective 22.4 Gbps.

The 16 GB GDDR6X memory runs on a 256-bit bus delivering 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity is substantial for 4K gaming, high-resolution texture packs, and professional rendering workloads where large scenes exceed 8 GB. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s indicate strong rasterization throughput, while the 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1) performance supports both traditional graphics and compute-heavy workloads.

The GPU's 86th percentile rank places it just below the top tier, with the RTX 4080 SUPER leading by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X ahead by 1.1%. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,567 and GeekBench Vulkan score of 263,779 demonstrate strong DirectX 12 and Vulkan API performance. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 314 and DirectX 12 score of 132 show the GPU excels in modern APIs, while the older DirectX 9 score of 370 and DirectX 10 score of 204 indicate backward compatibility. The triple-slot design, 310 mm length, and 1x 16-pin power connector require a case with adequate clearance and a 700W PSU as suggested.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU build?

A: The combined percentile is 90, placing it in the top decile of desktop builds.

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

A: The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63,080, which is 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265HX at 63,173 — essentially a statistical tie.

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

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does this CPU support DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 700 W, which accommodates the 65W CPU TDP and 320W GPU TDP with headroom.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing, so all frame rate figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What PCIe generation does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 76 RT cores, combined with the i7-13790F's 5.20 GHz boost clock, should drive 1440p and 4K gaming at high frame rates, though exact FPS depends on the title and settings since no measured data exists.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for encoding and streaming while gaming, with the 44,737 PassMark multi-thread score supporting simultaneous game and stream workloads. The GPU's 304 tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks via NVENC, though specific encoding benchmarks are not provided.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and 567,473 data compression score indicate strong performance for video export, timeline scrubbing, and effects rendering. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM supports large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's 35,404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles CPU-based rendering well, while the GPU's 6,567 3DMark Steel Nomad score and 20,671 PassMark GPU Compute score support GPU-accelerated render engines. The 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is substantial for real-time viewport rendering.

Software development: The 151,416 integer math score and 24 threads accelerate compilation, testing, and container workloads. The 4,212 single-thread score ensures responsive IDE interactions, and 33 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code.

Student and office work: The 2.10 GHz base clock with 5.20 GHz boost provides snappy responsiveness for documents, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The 65W TDP keeps power consumption modest for dorm rooms or small offices, while the 93rd percentile CPU rank ensures longevity for multi-year use.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, combining a 93rd-percentile CPU with an 86th-percentile GPU for an overall 90th-percentile combined ranking. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads on the Raptor Lake architecture deliver strong multi-threaded performance, while the GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture with 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 76 RT cores provides high-end rasterization and ray tracing capabilities. The 65W CPU TDP and 320W GPU TDP require a 700W PSU, and the Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The GPU is marked end-of-life with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, making this build a strong current-generation choice for users who want top-tier performance without waiting for next-gen hardware. With no measured FPS data available, performance expectations should be based on the synthetic benchmark scores, which consistently place this pairing in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

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