Intel Core i7-13700K + Radeon RX 7900 XT Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Noticeable bottleneck

29.8%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 38%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 20 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 4K. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i7-13700K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.4 GHz / 5.4 GHz
Single-thread score
4,324
CPU Mark
45,577
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2022
Price
$490

Graphics card

Radeon RX 7900 XT

VRAM
20 GB
Core clock
2000 MHz
G3D Mark
29,124
G2D Mark
1,248
TDP
315 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2022
Price
$926

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