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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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91 Score

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91 / 100

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

86%

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97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400

24,280 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

56,083 Benchmark Score

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i5-13400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 creates a desktop build that sits in the 82nd combined percentile, indicating a system that is markedly more capable than most. The CPU, a 10-core Raptor Lake part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15953) while the GPU, a Blackwell 2.0 flagship, provides exceptional graphics compute (3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8637). This pairing is defined by a significant imbalance: the RTX 5080 is a top-tier component (87th GPU percentile) that will be constrained by the mid-range CPU (76th CPU percentile) in many gaming and lightly-threaded workloads, yet for heavily multi-threaded productivity tasks, the combination is potent.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 build is 82, placing it above the vast majority of systems in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-13400 has an average benchmark score of 24280. It is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1360P (deltaPct -0.3) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H (deltaPct -0.3), while being slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U (deltaPct 0.4) and behind the AMD EPYC 9654P (deltaPct -0.8).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and its closest competitor?

A: The RTX 5080 is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 56083 is 2.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific build in the FACT PACK?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination. All FPS discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

Q: What memory types are supported by the Intel Core i5-13400?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering flexibility in platform choice.

Q: What is the socket and PCIe generation for the CPU?

A: The Core i5-13400 uses the Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of a system with a high-performance GPU and a competent, but not top-tier, CPU. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24280, which places it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. This score is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, with a deltaPct of -0.3% against the Intel Core i7-1360P and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, and a +0.4% delta against the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U. This indicates that the i5-13400 is a solid mid-range performer whose multi-threaded capabilities are on par with several mobile and enterprise parts.

The GPU, on the other hand, is a different class of hardware. With an average benchmark score of 56083, it sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is 2.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, but it trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%. In specific tests, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450, underscoring its strength in modern graphics APIs.

The combined picture is one of a system that is more powerful than 82% of all builds. The data suggests that the RTX 5080 will be the primary driver of performance in graphics-intensive tasks, while the i5-13400 provides a robust foundation for general processing. The delta between the CPU's 76th and GPU's 87th percentile is the key takeaway: this is not a balanced build, but one where the GPU is the clear star, and the CPU is a supporting actor that is adequate for most tasks but will not fully unlock the GPU's potential in every scenario.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400 is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, backed by a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and features integrated UHD Graphics 730, though this is irrelevant in a build with a discrete RTX 5080. Its 65 W TDP classifies it as a mainstream power draw part.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that is strong in multi-threaded workloads but less impressive in single-threaded tasks. For instance, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15953, while the single-core score is 1786. This pattern is consistent across other tests: Geekbench multi-core score is 12289 versus a single-core score of 2112, and Passmark multi-thread score is 23719 versus a single-thread score of 3538. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 959 (single-thread) to 7315 (16-threads), indicating that the processor utilises additional cores effectively.

For real workloads, this means the i5-13400 is well-suited for tasks that can leverage its 16 threads. The Passmark data compression score of 301481 and integer math score of 77721 suggest solid performance in data processing and general productivity. However, the single-thread performance, while adequate, is not exceptional. The data shows that the CPU is a capable all-rounder, but it is not a specialist in any one area. Its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-1360P and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H, which indicates that for users coming from those mobile platforms, the desktop i5-13400 will not offer a significant jump in raw processing power.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK does not contain any measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of the Core i5-13400 and RTX 5080, and should be treated as such.

The RTX 5080's benchmark scores suggest it is an exceptionally fast GPU for gaming. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and Passmark G3D score of 36565 indicate that it can handle demanding modern titles at high settings and resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, it is well-equipped for 4K texture loads and high-resolution rendering. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample compute power for geometry and shader work.

However, the CPU will be the limiting factor in many gaming scenarios. The i5-13400's single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark and 1786 in Cinebench R23 are modest. In games that are heavily reliant on single-core performance, the CPU may not be able to feed the GPU enough frames, potentially capping the FPS below what the RTX 5080 is capable of producing. At lower resolutions like 1080p, this bottleneck is likely to be more pronounced. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, which may allow the CPU to keep pace more easily, but the system's frame rates will still be dictated by the CPU's ability to maintain a minimum frame rate.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 5080 is built for this. Its high compute scores (56.28 TFLOPS FP32) and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are ideal for pushing high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. However, the i5-13400's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959) may be a limiting factor in achieving the highest possible FPS in CPU-bound esports titles at 1080p.

Streaming: The 16 threads of the i5-13400 can handle the encoding workload, and the Passmark data encryption score of 15880 suggests it can manage the overhead. The GPU's NVENC capabilities (implied by the architecture) would offload the encoding task, but the CPU's multi-thread score of 23719 in Passmark indicates it can handle a software encoder while gaming, though using the GPU for this is more efficient.

Video Editing: This is a strong scenario for this build. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15953 and Geekbench multi-core score of 12289 provide solid performance for timeline scrubbing and effects processing. The GPU's 16 GB of memory and high compute scores (Geekbench OpenCL score of 235901) will accelerate rendering and export times significantly.

3D Rendering: The CPU's performance is good, but not class-leading. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8526 means that CPU-based rendering will be respectable. However, the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and high Passmark GPU compute score of 21789 make it an excellent choice for GPU-accelerated renderers, where it will vastly outperform the CPU in most scenes.

Software Development: The 10 cores and 16 threads are beneficial for compiling code, as evidenced by the Passmark integer math score of 77721. The large 20 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. The platform's support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 provides a fast foundation for storage and memory, which is useful for large codebases.

Student and Office Work: This is overkill for this scenario. The CPU's single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3538) is more than enough for spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing. The GPU's power is entirely unnecessary for these tasks, making this build a poor investment for purely productivity-focused students.

Who Should Build It

This build is primarily targeted at gamers and content creators who prioritise graphics performance above all else. The RTX 5080 is a top-tier GPU (87th percentile) that excels in 4K gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering. Gamers who play at 4K resolution with ultra settings will see the most benefit, as the high resolution places the workload firmly on the GPU, mitigating the CPU's relative weakness. For content creators, the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and high compute scores make it ideal for video editors using GPU-accelerated effects and 3D artists using renderers like Octane or Redshift.

The i5-13400 is a capable CPU, but it is not the ideal match for this GPU. This build is not for developers or small business workstations that require maximum multi-threaded CPU performance for tasks like software compilation or scientific simulation; those users would be better served by a higher-core-count CPU. It is also not for budget-conscious students or office workers, as the GPU's power is wasted on basic tasks. This is a build for users who know they will be gaming at high resolutions or creating content and want the best possible graphics performance without paying a premium for a top-tier CPU they do not need.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates an unbalanced pairing where the GPU is the dominant component and the CPU is the bottleneck in many scenarios. The GPU sits in the 87th percentile, while the CPU is in the 76th. This 11-point gap is significant. In GPU-bound workloads, such as 4K gaming or GPU rendering, the RTX 5080 will be fully utilised, and the CPU will be adequate. However, in CPU-bound workloads, such as 1080p gaming or physics simulations, the i5-13400 will be the limiting factor.

The Passmark physics score of 1244 is a weak point and suggests that the CPU will struggle to keep up with the GPU's frame generation in fast-paced games. The FPS scaling in gaming will be constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959). While the GPU can render frames at a very high rate, the CPU may not be able to process game logic and submit draw calls quickly enough to maintain that rate. This is a classic case of a high-end GPU being held back by a mid-range CPU. The bottleneck is not a flaw in either component, but a mismatch in their performance tiers.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The build is based on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so users can choose either memory type depending on their motherboard and budget. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is fully utilised by the RTX 5080's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the CPU with a higher-core-count part from the same generation or a newer generation that is compatible with the socket (if available). However, since the socket is older, the upgrade path is limited to the 13th generation. The GPU has a suggested PSU of 750 W, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP, so the system has ample power headroom. The RTX 5080 is a powerful card that will remain relevant for several years, so the most logical future upgrade is the CPU. Upgrading to a Core i7 or Core i9 from the same generation would provide more threads and higher clock speeds, which would help alleviate the bottleneck identified in the benchmark data.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 360 W TDP. The combined percentile for this pairing is 82, placing it in the top 18% of all systems.

The overall tier of this build is "high-end," driven almost entirely by the GPU. The RTX 5080 is a flagship-class graphics card (87th percentile) that provides exceptional performance in gaming and compute workloads. The i5-13400 is a solid mid-range CPU (76th percentile) that handles general tasks well but is outclassed by the GPU. This is a system built for visual performance, and it excels in that role. It is a less balanced build than one might find with a higher-end CPU, but it offers a way to get near-flagship graphics performance while using a more modest processor to manage overall system cost and power draw.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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