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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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78%

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96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

42,723 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13400E and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE form a desktop pairing that lands in the 73rd percentile overall, a figure that places it ahead of the majority of all possible combinations. The CPU holds a 62nd percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU achieves a stronger 83rd percentile rank among all graphics cards, indicating that the graphics component is the more dominant half of this duo. This is a balanced mid-range desktop build where the GPU provides the higher tier of performance, and the CPU offers sufficient multi-threaded headroom to keep pace across most workloads without being the primary limiting factor.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that classifies it as a mainstream power envelope. The chip supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation reliability. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache, alongside 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core, provides a substantial cache hierarchy for both gaming and productivity tasks. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, making it compatible with modern high-bandwidth storage and graphics interfaces.

Benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3240 and a multi-core score of 22950. The single-core figure is critical for high-refresh gaming and lightly threaded applications, while the multi-core score demonstrates solid capability for heavily threaded workloads like video rendering and compilation. In Cinebench R20, the processor scores 1360 single-core and 9639 multi-core, while R15 results show 326 single-core and 2313 multi-core. These scores place the processor at a 62nd percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6638.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-13400E sits within a tight cluster. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, which scores 6647, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the i5 is marginally behind by a tenth of a percent. Against the Intel Core i9-9940X, the i5 is behind by 0.3 percent, as that chip scores 6657. However, the i5 is ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900E by 0.4 percent (6611) and ahead of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 by 0.5 percent (6605). These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, indicating that the i5-13400E performs at a level comparable to high-end desktop processors from previous generations, despite being a more modern, power-efficient part.

The architecture’s hybrid design, combining performance and efficiency cores, is not explicitly detailed in the data, but the core and thread counts suggest a configuration that balances raw throughput with power draw. For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 indicates that the CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded tasks such as 3D rendering and video encoding without bottlenecking the GPU. The single-core score of 3240 ensures that everyday applications and games that rely on high clock speeds will respond quickly. The 65 W TDP, while not a measure of performance, suggests that this processor is suitable for standard desktop cooling solutions without exotic requirements.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The combination of the i5-13400E’s single-core strength and the RX 7650 GRE’s high GPU percentile points to capable 1080p and 1440p gaming at high refresh rates. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3240 ensures that frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios remains stable, while the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking supports high frame rates in graphically demanding titles.

Streaming: For streaming, the CPU’s 16 threads provide sufficient headroom to encode video while gaming, as evidenced by a multi-core score of 22950 in Cinebench R23. The GPU’s dedicated hardware, which includes 32 ray accelerators and 2048 shading units, can also offload encoding tasks, though the exact encoder performance is not quantified in the data.

Video editing: The i5-13400E’s multi-core performance is well-suited for video editing timelines, with Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639 indicating solid rendering capability. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle 1080p and moderate 4K editing workloads, with the 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerating effects and previews.

3D rendering: In 3D rendering, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 places it in a competitive position for CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 output and 64 ROPs provide strong rasterization performance for real-time viewports. The combination of both components allows for hybrid rendering workflows that use both the processor and graphics card.

Software development: For software development, the 10 cores and 16 threads handle parallel compilation tasks effectively, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score reflecting robust throughput. The CPU’s support for ECC memory and dual-channel DDR5 makes it a stable platform for long-running build processes, while the GPU is more than adequate for UI rendering and local testing.

Student and office work: For students and office workers, this build is overpowered but not wasteful. The single-core performance ensures snappy application launches and spreadsheet responsiveness, while the GPU’s 83rd percentile is irrelevant for typical office tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption modest, and the 8 GB GPU VRAM is more than sufficient for any productivity application.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results are consistent across Cinebench versions, with the R23 multi-core score of 22950 being the headline figure. The single-core score of 3240 in R23 is equally important, as it demonstrates strong per-thread performance. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 6638, placing it at the 62nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, scores 6647, showing that the i5-13400E is statistically indistinguishable from a much larger, higher-power chip.

The GPU’s benchmark results are led by a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 83109. These figures contribute to an average benchmark score of 42723, which places the GPU at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, scores 43223, a delta of -1.2 percent, meaning the RX 7650 GRE is slightly behind by that margin. The GPU is also within 1.3 percent of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 and the RTX 5050 Mobile, indicating that it performs in the same tier as these cards despite differences in architecture and memory configuration.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU in relative terms. The CPU’s 62nd percentile versus the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests that in most gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the performance ceiling. The combined percentile of 73 supports this, as it is closer to the CPU percentile than the GPU percentile, indicating that the CPU brings the overall system average down slightly. However, the deltas between the CPU and its rivals are so small that this pairing is not poorly balanced; it simply has a stronger graphics component.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-core performance relative to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E scores 22950 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and its average benchmark score of 6638 is within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, which scores 6647. This means the two processors perform nearly identically in aggregate.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42723, which is 1.2 percent lower than the RTX 4070 SUPER’s score of 43223. This places the RX 7650 GRE in the same performance tier, just slightly behind.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400E supports ECC memory, which is a feature typically found in workstation platforms.

Q: What is the GPU’s ray tracing capability?

A: The GPU includes 32 ray accelerators, which are dedicated hardware units for ray tracing. Its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support indicates compatibility with the latest ray-traced game effects.

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

A: The combined percentile for this build is 73, meaning it outperforms 73 percent of all possible CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU have an integrated GPU?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400E includes UHD Graphics 730, though it is not intended for gaming and is primarily useful for basic display output or troubleshooting.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 33 chip with a codename of Hotpink Bonefish. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The GPU has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2350 MHz, and a boost clock of 2695 MHz. Memory is clocked at 2250 MHz, delivering 18 Gbps effective speed across a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming with high textures, though it may be limiting for 4K with maximum detail settings.

The compute configuration includes 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU’s pixel rate is 172.5 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 345.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is rated at 22.08 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 22.08 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning there is no rate advantage for half-precision workloads. The GPU includes 32 ray accelerators, which provide hardware support for ray tracing, though the 8 GB memory capacity may limit the complexity of ray-traced scenes.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83109 indicate strong performance for both gaming and compute workloads. Its average benchmark score of 42723 places it at the 83rd percentile, making it a high-performing GPU relative to all others in the database. The nearest rival, the RTX 4070 SUPER, is just 1.2 percent faster, which means the RX 7650 GRE offers nearly identical performance to a card that is typically priced higher. The GPU’s TDP is 170 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W and a single 8-pin power connector, making it a relatively power-efficient option. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs given the 8 GB memory size.

For rendering, the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 64 ROPs provide solid rasterization throughput. The 128 TMUs ensure high texture fill rates, and the 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures. The 32 ray accelerators enable ray-traced effects, but the 8 GB VRAM may require lowering texture quality when enabling ray tracing at high resolutions.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions at high refresh rates. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking ensures high frame rates in most titles, while the CPU’s single-core score of 3240 in Cinebench R23 prevents bottlenecks in CPU-intensive games. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s multi-core score of 22950 and the GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS compute output, allowing for accelerated previews and faster final renders.

Software developers will appreciate the 10 cores and 16 threads for parallel builds, along with ECC memory support for stability. Students and office workers will find this build more than sufficient for their needs, though it may be overkill for basic productivity tasks. Small business workstations that require reliability and multi-threaded performance for data processing or virtualization will find the CPU’s 62nd percentile and GPU’s 83rd percentile to be a capable combination, though the 8 GB GPU memory may be a consideration for large datasets.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU and GPU combination in the database. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as expectations rather than measured results. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking suggest that this system is well-suited for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p.

In esports titles and lighter games, the CPU’s single-core performance of 3240 in Cinebench R23 should allow for frame rates well above 144 FPS at 1080p, with the GPU providing sufficient headroom. For AAA games at 1440p, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth may require medium to high settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS in the most demanding titles. The GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests that it can handle modern game engines efficiently, but the 128-bit memory bus may be a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At 4K, this system is likely to struggle with ultra settings due to the 8 GB VRAM capacity. Users should expect to lower texture quality or resolution scaling to achieve playable frame rates. The CPU’s performance is not the bottleneck here; the GPU’s memory bandwidth is the primary constraint. For users who prioritize 1080p or 1440p gaming, this pairing is likely to deliver a smooth experience with high settings.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400E, a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, an 8 GB RDNA 3.0 graphics card. The combined percentile of 73 indicates that this system is in the upper third of all possible CPU and GPU combinations. The CPU is a mainstream desktop part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a dual-slot card with a 170 W TDP and a suggested 450 W PSU. The pairing is intended for desktop use, and the data shows a strong balance where the GPU outperforms the CPU in relative terms.

The CPU’s 62nd percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile mean that the GPU is the higher-performing component. This is a common configuration for gaming-focused builds, where the graphics card is prioritized over the processor. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, as evidenced by its benchmark scores being comparable to much more expensive processors from previous generations.

Balance and Bottleneck

In this pairing, the GPU is the performance ceiling in most gaming workloads. The GPU’s 83rd percentile versus the CPU’s 62nd percentile indicates that the graphics card can output more frames than the CPU can process in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the CPU’s single-core score of 3240 in Cinebench R23 is strong enough that this bottleneck will only manifest in games with very high CPU demands, such as simulation titles or games with many physics calculations.

For multi-threaded workloads like 3D rendering, the CPU’s multi-core score of 22950 in Cinebench R23 becomes the limiting factor, as it is lower than the GPU’s compute output. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Threadripper 2950X, scores nearly identically, suggesting that the i5-13400E is not a high-end workstation chip but rather a well-balanced mid-range processor. The GPU’s 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 performance exceeds the CPU’s multi-core throughput, so for GPU-accelerated rendering, the CPU will wait on the GPU to complete tasks.

The FPS scaling, while not measured, can be inferred from the percentiles. In games that are GPU-bound, the RX 7650 GRE will be the limiting factor, and the CPU will have headroom. In CPU-bound games, the i5-13400E will limit the GPU’s potential, but given the small deltas to its rivals, the impact is minimal. Overall, this is a well-balanced build for gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU being the primary component to upgrade if higher resolutions or frame rates are desired in the future.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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