Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA RTX 3090 Bottleneck Analysis

The Core i7-13790F pairs excellently with the NVIDIA RTX 3090 at every resolution (10% at 1080p, 10% at 1440p, 10% at 4K) - buy this combo for anything from competitive 1080p to 4K gaming.

Benchmark data updated July 2026 · prices sync daily from retail feeds · how we score

Component scores below are out of 100 on our gaming-performance scale, weighted by how much each resolution leans on the CPU vs the GPU - the closer the two weighted scores, the more balanced the pairing.

1080p (Full HD)

Well Balanced
CPU: Core i7-13790FScore: 90/100
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3090Score: 80/100
CPU Weight: 60%GPU Weight: 40%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

performance

168

FPS

balanced

132

FPS

ultra

100

FPS

Great pairing! The Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA RTX 3090 are well-matched at 1080p (Full HD). Both components will be utilized efficiently with minimal performance waste. This is an ideal combination for this resolution.

1440p (Quad HD)

Well Balanced
CPU: Core i7-13790FScore: 90/100
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3090Score: 80/100
CPU Weight: 40%GPU Weight: 60%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

performance

132

FPS

balanced

96

FPS

ultra

66

FPS

Great pairing! The Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA RTX 3090 are well-matched at 1440p (Quad HD). Both components will be utilized efficiently with minimal performance waste. This is an ideal combination for this resolution.

4K (Ultra HD)

Well Balanced
CPU: Core i7-13790FScore: 90/100
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3090Score: 80/100
CPU Weight: 20%GPU Weight: 80%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

performance

84

FPS

balanced

58

FPS

ultra

42

FPS

Great pairing! The Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA RTX 3090 are well-matched at 4K (Ultra HD). Both components will be utilized efficiently with minimal performance waste. This is an ideal combination for this resolution.

Buy the Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA RTX 3090

Current pricing for this exact pairing - prices sync daily from live retail feeds, and each part links to both retailers so you can grab whichever is cheaper today:

Core i7-13790F

CPU · Score 90/100

Core i7-13790F

LGA1700 · 65W TDP

$315.63
Buy on AmazonNewegg
NVIDIA RTX 3090

GPU · Score 80/100

NVIDIA RTX 3090

24GB VRAM · 350W TDP

$799
Buy on AmazonNewegg

Specs Comparison

SpecCore i7-13790FNVIDIA RTX 3090
Gaming Score90/10080/100
Benchmark Score8678
TDP65W350W
Price$315.63$799
Socket / VRAMLGA170024GB
Release Year20232020

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Core i7-13790F a bottleneck for the NVIDIA RTX 3090?

No, the Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA RTX 3090 are well-matched at 1440p with only a 10% difference. This is an excellent pairing.

What resolution is best for the Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA RTX 3090?

The Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA RTX 3090 are most balanced at 1080p with only a 10% bottleneck. At 1080p, bottleneck is 10%. At 1440p, it's 10%. At 4K, it's 10%.

Should I upgrade from the Core i7-13790F or NVIDIA RTX 3090?

Neither - this pairing is well-balanced. Only upgrade when you want to target a higher resolution or need more performance in specific games.

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