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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Apex Performer

Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
99%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score
Top 1% 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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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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 the Raptor Lake-S architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. It operates at a 2.10 GHz base clock and boosts up to 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that belies its multi-threaded capability. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that excels in sustained multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 35404, while the single-core score hits 4998. The R20 results show 14869 multi-core and 2099 single-core, and the older R15 test records 3568 multi-core and 503 single-core. The PassMark suite corroborates this strength: multi-thread score of 44737, integer math at 151416, floating-point math at 110512, and data compression at 567473. Single-thread performance is equally robust at 4212, with extended instructions scoring 34828.

The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places this chip in the upper echelon. Its nearest rivals show remarkable parity: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is only 0.1% behind, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 is 0.4% ahead, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is 0.5% ahead. This clustering suggests the i7-13790F sits at a performance plateau where small architectural differences, rather than core counts alone, determine the winner.

For real workloads, the data implies strong rendering capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 indicates a CPU that can handle complex 3D scene compilation and video encoding without becoming the primary bottleneck. The single-core score of 4998 ensures responsive day-to-day operations and strong performance in lightly-threaded applications. The L3 cache of 33 MB shared across the 16 cores helps with data-heavy tasks that exhibit locality, such as database operations or large spreadsheet calculations.

The absence of an integrated GPU means the processor relies entirely on the discrete graphics card for display output. This is a desktop-class part with a market segment of Desktop, released on 2023-02-09, and it remains active in production. The multiplier is locked, which limits overclocking potential, but the boost behavior is already aggressive at 5.20 GHz.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The single-core score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 and 4212 in PassMark single-thread indicate a CPU capable of feeding a high-refresh display in most titles. The 16 cores provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the primary driver for frame rates at high refresh will be the GPU, which is discussed later.

Streaming: The multi-thread score of 44737 in PassMark suggests the CPU can handle simultaneous game encoding and gameplay without significant frame drops, especially with the 24 threads available. The data compression score of 567473 indicates efficient handling of stream encoding workloads.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 positions this CPU well for 4K video timeline editing and export. The floating-point math score of 110512 supports complex color grading and effects processing. The 33 MB L3 cache aids in random access to large media files during scrubbing and preview.

3D rendering: With a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14869, this processor handles CPU-based rendering in Blender or V-Ray with strong efficiency. The extended instructions score of 34828 suggests good SIMD utilization in modern render engines. This is a capable CPU for overnight renders and iterative previews.

Software development: The integer math score of 151416 and random string sorting score of 58607 indicate fast compilation and code analysis. The 24 threads allow parallel builds to complete quickly, and the single-thread performance of 4212 in PassMark ensures a responsive IDE during interactive debugging.

Student and office work: The single-thread score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 makes everyday applications feel snappy. The 93rd percentile ranking means this processor is overkill for basic document editing and web browsing, but it ensures zero-compromise multitasking with dozens of tabs, spreadsheets, and communication tools open simultaneously.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. Therefore, all FPS figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of both components rather than empirical game testing. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 and the GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 123842 combine to form a picture of a system that is likely capable of high-refresh 1440p gaming and smooth 4K gaming in most titles.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU's strong single-thread performance of 4212 in PassMark suggests it can keep up with the GPU in esports titles, where frame rates often exceed 200 FPS. The 16 cores prevent drops in more demanding open-world games that utilize multiple threads for physics and AI. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 4000 Ada's 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 compute becomes the limiting factor in graphically intense scenes. At 4K, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck in most scenarios, with the CPU's single-core score of 4998 providing ample headroom.

The RTX 4000 Ada's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores suggest strong ray-traced performance in supported titles, which typically reduces frame rates by 30-50% compared to rasterized rendering. The 20 GB GDDR6 VRAM with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that even high-resolution texture packs and ray-traced effects do not exceed memory capacity. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a top-tier part that will handle modern titles at high settings, but the exact FPS will vary by game and optimization level.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing for most workloads. The CPU's 93rd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile are closely matched, with a combined percentile of 94. This alignment suggests neither component consistently dominates the other in a way that creates a severe bottleneck. However, the nature of the bottleneck shifts depending on the workload type.

In multi-threaded CPU-bound tasks like Cinebench R23 rendering, the CPU's score of 35404 represents the primary throughput, and the GPU remains idle. The PassMark physics score of 3017 indicates moderate game physics capability, which could become a limiting factor in physics-heavy simulations. In GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 48 RT cores define the ceiling, while the CPU waits.

For gaming, the FPS scaling depends on resolution. At lower resolutions, the CPU's single-thread score of 4998 in Cinebench R23 is critical for maintaining high frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 417.6 GTexel/s become the limiting factors. The GPU's 160-bit memory bus width, while narrower than some rivals, is compensated by the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 20 GB of GDDR6 at 18 Gbps effective.

The combined percentile of 94 indicates this pairing sits in the top 6% of all possible combinations, suggesting that users will rarely encounter a scenario where one component is drastically underutilized. The CPU's 65 W TDP and GPU's 130 W TDP together draw 195 W, which is modest for the performance class, implying the system is not power-hungry at idle or under partial load.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 63080, which places it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63173, just 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62738, 0.5% lower. This tight cluster of scores within a 0.9% band indicates that the i7-13790F is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors in aggregate performance.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 135218, placing it at the 95th percentile among all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 146593, and the Vulkan score is 123842. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135230, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396, 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 135774, 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 scores 136472, 0.9% higher. The GPU sits in a similarly tight performance band, with all rivals within 0.9%.

The combined picture shows a system where both components are within the top 10% of their respective categories. The CPU's 24 threads and the GPU's 6144 shading units represent a high-throughput pair that excels in parallel workloads. The CPU's single-core performance is not sacrificed for multi-core, as evidenced by the 4998 R23 single-core score, which is in the top tier for desktop processors.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who play at 1440p or 4K resolution and want a system that will not need significant upgrades for several years. The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and the CPU's 16 cores provide future-proofing for next-generation game engines that increasingly utilize multi-threading and high-resolution textures. The 95th percentile GPU ranking means this is a top-tier graphics solution, while the 93rd percentile CPU ensures no processor-bound limitations in most titles.

Content creators who work with 4K video, complex 3D scenes, or large datasets will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 146593 to be a compelling combination. Rendering times will be short, and the 20 GB VRAM allows for large texture sets and GPU-accelerated effects without memory swapping.

Software developers building large codebases will benefit from the CPU's integer math score of 151416 and the 24 threads for parallel compilation. The system's responsiveness during debugging and testing is supported by the single-thread score of 4212 in PassMark.

Students and small business workstations will find this build overqualified but not wasteful. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power costs low, and the GPU's 130 W TDP is modest for the performance delivered. The combination handles all office productivity, data analysis, and light content creation without breaking a sweat.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a workstation-class GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock is 1500 MHz, boosting to 2175 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

The memory subsystem consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, delivering 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s. Compute performance reaches 26.73 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1), which is notable for a workstation card in this class. The 130 W TDP is remarkably low for the performance level, with a suggested PSU of 300 W.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146593 and Vulkan score of 123842 place this GPU at the 95th percentile, with rivals within 0.9% in average benchmark score. For rendering, the 48 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes in DCC applications like Blender and Maya, while the 192 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI denoising. The 20 GB VRAM is sufficient for large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and GPU-compute tasks that exceed the 12-16 GB found on consumer cards.

The single-slot design with a 245 mm length and 112 mm height makes it suitable for multi-GPU workstation builds, though the 1x 16-pin power connector requires a compatible PSU cable. The 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups at high refresh rates, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for most workloads.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 94, meaning this system outperforms 94% of all possible CPU+GPU combinations in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-13790F's 63080, making them statistically equivalent in performance.

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

A: The RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz is the maximum achievable frequency.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP, and the GPU has a 130 W TDP. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, which provides ample headroom for the entire system.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How many RT cores and tensor cores does the GPU have?

A: The GPU has 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, which accelerate ray tracing and AI workloads respectively.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation, forming a desktop-class system with a combined percentile of 94. The CPU is a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a 93rd percentile ranking, while the GPU is a workstation Ada Lovelace card with 20 GB VRAM and a 95th percentile ranking. The pairing is well-matched, with both components within 2 percentage points of each other in their respective categories.

The build class is desktop, confirming this is a stationary workstation or gaming rig rather than a portable solution. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP combine for a total of 195 W, which is modest for the performance tier. The system is suitable for high-refresh 1440p gaming, 4K gaming at high settings, content creation, and professional 3D rendering. The absence of measured FPS data means performance expectations are based on benchmark scores, but the top-10% positioning of both components suggests a high-performance system.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the CPU only, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and NVMe SSDs. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, and the GPU has a 130 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 300 W for the GPU alone. This leaves significant headroom for additional components like storage drives, RGB lighting, and multiple fans. The single 16-pin power connector on the GPU is a modern standard, and the single-slot design allows for additional expansion cards in the system.

A sensible next upgrade would be additional memory or storage, as the CPU and GPU are both in the top 10% of their categories. The CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose either memory type based on availability and cost, though the benchmark data does not specify performance differences between the two. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU provides future-proofing for next-generation storage devices that can exceed the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 4.

The production status of both components is Active, indicating ongoing availability. The CPU was released on 2023-02-09 with a launch MSRP of $441, and the GPU was released on 2023-08-08. The GPU's predecessor is Workstation Ampere, and its successor is Blackwell PRO W, suggesting the Ada generation is one iteration behind the latest, but still highly competitive given the 95th percentile ranking.