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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
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GPU
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

2,690 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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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

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70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER represent an unusual pairing, one where the CPU is a high-end 13th-generation desktop processor while the GPU’s benchmark data suggests a very different performance tier. The data shows a combined percentile of 56, placing this build slightly above the median of all tracked systems, but the individual components tell conflicting stories. The i7-13790F sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, a strong performer, while the RTX 5070 SUPER ranks in the 18th percentile among all GPUs, a surprisingly low position that warrants investigation. This analysis will interpret the benchmark results, platform characteristics, and workload implications strictly from the provided FACT PACK.

Balance and Bottleneck

The fundamental question for this pairing is which component limits performance in which scenario. The CPU’s multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 35404 and single-core score of 4998 indicate a processor with substantial headroom for both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The GPU, however, presents a more ambiguous picture. Its sole benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, produced a score of 2690, which places it just 1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M and 1.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 440. These nearest rivals are legacy or entry-level parts, suggesting the RTX 5070 SUPER’s raw 3D performance, as measured by this specific test, is far below what the CPU can feed.

In gaming workloads, the CPU will rarely be the limiting factor. The i7-13790F’s PassMark single-thread score of 4212 and multithread score of 44737 provide ample processing power for game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The bottleneck will almost certainly be the GPU. For a CPU-bound game at lower resolutions, the processor can generate frames faster than the GPU can render them, leading to a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 5070 SUPER’s modest 3DMark score caps the frame rate. Conversely, in productivity tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU becomes the primary engine, and the GPU’s role is secondary or assistive, meaning the i7-13790F’s high core count and clock speeds will dictate performance.

The data implies a system where the CPU is overqualified for the GPU’s apparent capability in graphics-intensive tasks. The PassMark data compression score of 567473 and floating-point math score of 110512 show a CPU that excels at compute-heavy tasks, while the GPU’s 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance is respectable on paper but its benchmark percentile suggests real-world gaming performance may disappoint. The bottleneck analysis points to the GPU as the constraining factor in graphical workloads, while the CPU will be the star in multi-threaded productivity, creating an imbalanced system for gaming but a potentially effective one for CPU-centric work.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The i7-13790F is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor, built on a 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing a modern, high-bandwidth connection for storage and graphics cards. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, a modest figure that suggests the platform does not require an extreme cooling solution, though the GPU’s TDP of 275 W and 1x 16-pin power connector indicate a more substantial power supply is necessary for the full system.

The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU’s dimensions are 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, making it a dual-slot card that should fit in most mid-tower cases. The suggested PSU is not provided in the data, but with a CPU TDP of 65 W and a GPU TDP of 275 W, the combined thermal envelope of 340 W suggests a power supply with ample headroom is needed, though the exact wattage is not specified in the FACT PACK.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to address the GPU bottleneck. Since the CPU is already a strong performer in the 93rd percentile, upgrading the graphics card to a model with a higher benchmark score would balance the system for gaming. The motherboard’s support for DDR5 memory allows for a future memory upgrade, though the dual-channel bus means the benefit is limited to capacity and latency improvements rather than increased bandwidth. The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility, but the platform’s longevity is tied to the Socket 1700, which is not forward-compatible with newer generations. The data suggests that the CPU has headroom to drive a more powerful GPU, making the graphics card the primary upgrade target.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, produced on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and its 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, indicating efficient power management. The CPU’s market segment is desktop, and it was released on February 9, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $441.

Benchmark results show a processor that is strong in both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, just 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185. The single-core score of 4998 is competitive with modern high-end parts, suggesting excellent responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications. The PassMark multithread score of 44737 and integer math score of 151416 indicate strong compute capabilities for rendering, compilation, and data processing.

The data reveals a processor that excels at parallel workloads. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14869 and R15 multi-core score of 3568 show consistent scaling across benchmark generations. The PassMark data encryption score of 31703 and extended instructions score of 34828 suggest robust performance in security and SIMD-heavy applications. The CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, make it suitable for content creation, software development, and heavy multitasking. The absence of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, but the i7-13790F’s performance metrics indicate it is a capable choice for a high-end desktop build, with the GPU being the obvious weak link in this specific pairing.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, so all frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2690 is the primary evidence for gaming capability, and it is notably low, placing the RTX 5070 SUPER in the 18th percentile among all GPUs. This score is just 1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M and 1.1% higher than the GeForce GT 1030, both of which are older or low-end parts. This suggests that at 1080p ultra settings, the GPU would likely struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern titles, with estimates falling well below the 60 FPS mark for demanding games.

At 1440p, the situation would be worse, as the increased resolution places more strain on the GPU’s 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The CPU’s high single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 ensures that the processor is not the bottleneck, but the GPU’s low percentile rank means frame rates would be constrained by the graphics card. At 4K, the GPU would be the definitive limiting factor, with estimates suggesting that only older or less demanding titles would approach playable frame rates. The data implies that this pairing is not suited for high-refresh gaming, as the GPU’s benchmark score is too low to leverage the CPU’s capabilities.

The CPU’s PassMark physics score of 3017 and single-thread score of 4212 indicate that it can handle game logic and AI without issue, but the GPU’s rendering performance will cap the experience. For esports titles with low graphical demands, the system might achieve playable frame rates, but for AAA games at ultra settings, the RTX 5070 SUPER’s score suggests a significant bottleneck. The data is clear: this is a CPU-heavy build with a GPU that, based on its benchmark percentile, is not competitive for modern gaming at high settings, making it a poor choice for gamers seeking high refresh rates or high resolutions.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a professional or enthusiast who prioritizes CPU-bound workloads over gaming performance. The i7-13790F’s 93rd percentile ranking and strong multi-threaded scores make it ideal for content creators, video editors, and 3D renderers who rely on CPU processing power. The PassMark multithread score of 44737 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 indicate that tasks like video encoding, batch photo processing, and software compilation will perform exceptionally well. For software developers, the 16 cores and 24 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, provide the parallel processing power needed for building large codebases and running virtual machines.

Students and small business workstations could benefit from the CPU’s efficiency, with a 65 W TDP that reduces cooling and power costs, but the GPU’s low benchmark score makes it unsuitable for graphics-heavy work. The system is not recommended for gamers at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K, as the RTX 5070 SUPER’s 18th percentile ranking would result in subpar frame rates. Instead, this build is best suited for users who need a powerful CPU for productivity and are willing to sacrifice gaming performance, or who plan to upgrade the GPU in the future. The data suggests that this pairing is a mismatch, with the CPU being the star and the GPU being a bottleneck, so the ideal user is one who values CPU compute over graphical fidelity.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, along with 50 ray tracing cores and 200 tensor cores. The GPU’s memory subsystem consists of 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 32.15 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 32.15 TFLOPS (1:1), and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Despite these impressive specifications, the GPU’s sole benchmark score is 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 18th percentile. This is a critical discrepancy: the hardware specifications suggest a mid-range capable card, but the benchmark data indicates it performs on par with much older and weaker GPUs. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 and the GeForce GT 1030 at 2662, both of which are significantly less powerful on paper. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 502.4 GTexel/s are competitive on paper, but the benchmark score suggests real-world rendering performance is far below expectations.

The GPU’s 50 RT cores and 200 tensor cores indicate support for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads, but the low benchmark score implies that these features may not deliver the expected performance in practice. The 18 GB VRAM is a large capacity, which is beneficial for large textures and datasets, but the 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance at high resolutions. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting modern monitors. For rendering tasks, the GPU’s FP32 and FP16 performance are adequate, but the benchmark data suggests that the RTX 5070 SUPER is not a high-performance part, making it a questionable choice for a system with a top-tier CPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 63080, with a percentile ranking of 93 among all CPUs. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX with an average score of 63173 (0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G with a score of 63331 (0.4% faster), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 with a score of 62839 (0.4% slower). This indicates that the i7-13790F is a highly competitive processor, positioned within a fraction of a percent of current-generation mobile and embedded parts. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 2690, with a percentile ranking of 18, placing it among the lowest-performing GPUs in the database, with rivals like the Quadro K1100M and GT 1030 within 1.7%.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 56, reflecting the stark contrast between the CPU’s high performance and the GPU’s low performance. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 is 85% higher than its single-core score of 4998, showing strong scaling across cores, which is ideal for multi-threaded workloads. The PassMark scores further support this: multithread at 44737, integer math at 151416, and floating-point math at 110512, all indicating a CPU that excels at compute-intensive tasks. The GPU’s 3DMark score, however, is the only data point, and it is insufficient to establish a clear performance picture beyond its low percentile.

The combined picture is one of imbalance. The CPU is a top-tier performer that can handle the most demanding productivity tasks, while the GPU is a low-tier performer that will struggle with modern gaming. The data suggests that this build is not optimized for any single workload, as the CPU is overkill for the GPU’s capabilities in gaming, and the GPU is underpowered for the CPU’s compute potential in rendering if the workload is GPU-accelerated. For users who rely on CPU-only tasks, this is a solid system, but for balanced performance, the GPU would need to be upgraded to a model with a higher benchmark score.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile compared to all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-13790F is in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63080.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2690 is 1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M and 1.1% higher than the GeForce GT 1030.

Q: What is the total TDP of the CPU and GPU combined?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and the GPU has a TDP of 275 W, for a combined thermal design power of 340 W.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-13790F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the build’s combined percentile ranking?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 56, indicating it ranks above 56% of all tracked system combinations.

Q: Are there measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance estimates are derived from benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this build is not recommended. The GPU’s 18th percentile ranking and 3DMark score of 2690 suggest that frame rates at 1080p would be limited, and the CPU’s high single-core performance cannot overcome the GPU bottleneck. Estimates indicate that achieving 144 Hz in modern titles would be unlikely, making this a poor choice for competitive gamers.

Streaming is a mixed scenario. The CPU’s multithread score of 44737 in PassMark provides ample headroom for encoding video while gaming, but the GPU’s low performance would result in a subpar gaming experience for the stream. The system could handle streaming software and game capture, but the actual gameplay frame rates would be constrained by the GPU.

Video editing benefits greatly from the CPU’s 16 cores and 24 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 indicates fast rendering times for video exports, and the PassMark data compression score of 567473 shows efficient handling of large files. The GPU’s 18 GB VRAM can assist with effects and color grading, but the overall rendering speed will be CPU-limited.

3D rendering is similarly CPU-dependent, with the i7-13790F’s high multi-threaded performance driving faster scene renders. The GPU’s 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance can accelerate certain render engines, but its low benchmark score suggests that GPU-accelerated rendering may not be as fast as expected, making the CPU the primary workhorse.

Software development is a strong use case. The CPU’s integer math score of 151416 and extended instructions score of 34828 indicate fast code compilation and execution of complex algorithms. The 24 threads allow for parallel builds and running multiple virtual machines, making this a productive environment for developers.

Student and office work are well-served by the CPU’s single-thread score of 4212, which ensures snappy responsiveness in everyday applications. The low CPU TDP of 65 W reduces cooling requirements, making this a quiet and efficient system for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets, though the GPU’s performance is irrelevant for these tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i7-13790F, a 16-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER, a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU. The CPU is a high-end part in the 93rd percentile, while the GPU is a low-end part in the 18th percentile, resulting in a combined percentile of 56. The pairing is characterized by a powerful CPU that excels in multi-threaded productivity tasks, paired with a GPU whose benchmark data suggests it is not competitive for modern gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads. The overall tier of this build is mid-range, driven entirely by the CPU’s strong performance, but the GPU’s low ranking creates a significant imbalance that limits the system’s versatility. For users seeking a CPU-centric workstation, this build is viable, but for balanced desktop use, the GPU is a bottleneck that would require an upgrade.