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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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82 Score

Top 18% Ranking

82 / 100

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Top 18% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

78%

GPU

87%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

11,627 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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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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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

FAQ

Q: What kind of processor is the Intel Core i5-13400E?

A: It is a desktop-class CPU from Intel's Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename). It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does the Core i5-13400E support ECC memory and which memory types are compatible?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory. It is compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, operating on a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the process node and foundry for the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?

A: The GPU is manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. It uses the Navi 32 chip, which is part of the RDNA 3.0 architecture (codenamed "Wheat Nas").

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7800 XT have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the recommended power supply wattage for the RX 7800 XT?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 600 W. The graphics card itself has a TDP of 263 W.

Q: What benchmark scores does the CPU achieve in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 22,950 points in the multi-core test and 3,240 points in the single-core test of Cinebench R23.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RX 7800 XT?

A: The launch MSRP for the GPU is 499 USD.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. Consequently, all frame rate discussions below are estimated from the benchmark scores of the individual components, not from direct gameplay testing. The data is not measured; it is an analytical projection based on the relative performance of the Radeon RX 7800 XT and the Core i5-13400E.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 24,176 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,157 suggest strong rasterization throughput, which typically translates to high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most modern titles. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,240 and multi-core score of 22,950 indicate it can feed the GPU without being a significant limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p, the bottleneck often shifts to the CPU; however, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 10 cores, the i5-13400E should maintain high minimum frame rates in competitive shooters. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth become the primary drivers of visual fidelity, allowing for ultra settings with high-resolution textures without exhausting memory capacity. The RX 7800 XT’s 60 RT cores provide ray tracing acceleration, though the raw rasterization performance (37.32 TFLOPS FP32) suggests that non-ray-traced workloads will yield the most consistent frame pacing.

Given the 51st percentile ranking for the GPU and the 62nd percentile for the CPU, the estimated gaming experience is solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range, with the pairing capable of delivering playable frame rates at high settings across most titles, but not necessarily top-tier performance for competitive 360 Hz displays at 1080p.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². Its hybrid design—combining performance and efficiency cores—yields a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Benchmark results indicate a balanced performer. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 22,950 places it in a competitive position for productivity tasks, while the single-core score of 3,240 ensures snappy responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications. The Cinebench R20 scores (9,639 multi-core, 1,360 single-core) and R15 scores (2,313 multi-core, 326 single-core) corroborate this trend, showing consistent scaling across workload generations.

The average benchmark score of 6,638 places the CPU at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X (avg score 6,647, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-9940X (avg score 6,657, delta -0.3%), indicating that the i5-13400E trades blows with much older high-end HEDT parts. It is also 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900E and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405, though the latter comparison is anomalous given the G6405’s identical average score, likely due to benchmark variance.

For real workloads, the 10-core/16-thread configuration means video editing software like Premiere Pro can utilize the threads for rendering timelines, while the high single-core boost clock benefits game physics and scripting. The 20 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, and ECC memory support makes it viable for error-sensitive compute tasks. However, the multiplier is not unlocked, limiting overclocking headroom for enthusiasts.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-13400E and the Radeon RX 7800 XT is asymmetric, with the CPU ranking higher (62nd percentile) than the GPU (51st percentile). This disparity suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios—such as low-resolution gaming or physics-heavy simulations—the processor may outpace the graphics card, leaving some CPU performance headroom unused. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K ultra settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, supports this: at 1080p, the CPU’s single-core strength (3,240 Cinebench R23) will likely keep frame rates high, but the GPU’s 51st percentile ranking means it may not push beyond mid-range territory. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 624.1 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB VRAM become the constraining resources, with the CPU’s multi-core power (22,950 Cinebench R23) remaining partially idle.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 24,176 versus its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (score 11,680, delta -0.5%), is curious—the delta is negligible despite the RX 7800 XT being a much newer and larger chip, suggesting the PassMark metric may not fully capture architectural advantages. Meanwhile, the CPU’s 62nd percentile versus the GPU’s 51st percentile indicates a 11-percentage-point gap, meaning the CPU has more relative headroom. For a balanced build, this is acceptable: the CPU can handle future GPU upgrades without bottlenecking, while the GPU is the current performance ceiling for graphics-intensive tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform cost and performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for next-generation NVMe SSDs and GPUs. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 serves as a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is backward-compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slot, ensuring no bandwidth bottleneck. The GPU’s suggested PSU is 600 W, while the CPU’s TDP is 65 W, leaving substantial headroom for additional peripherals or future components. The GPU requires 2x 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot width, measuring 267 mm in length—a typical mid-tower case will accommodate it.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests focusing on the GPU first, given its lower percentile ranking. A future GPU with a higher PassMark G3D score would better utilize the CPU’s 62nd-percentile performance. Alternatively, adding more DDR5 memory (the CPU supports dual-channel) could benefit memory-intensive workloads, but the current 16 GB VRAM on the GPU is already substantial. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support future-proofs storage and expansion, while the 600 W PSU recommendation leaves room for a more power-hungry GPU, though not indefinitely—a higher-end card might require a PSU upgrade.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers at 1440p or 4K who prioritize high settings over competitive frame rates. The RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures, while the i5-13400E’s 10 cores ensure smooth background tasks (e.g., Discord, streaming) without hindering gameplay.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,950 adequate for 1080p timeline exports and moderate 3D scenes, while the GPU’s 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates render previews. Software developers benefit from the 16 threads for parallel builds and the ECC memory support for data integrity in long-running processes.

Students and small business workstations can rely on the integrated UHD Graphics 730 for basic tasks, with the discrete GPU reserved for occasional gaming or compute. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps cooling requirements modest, and the dual-slot GPU fits standard cases.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 6,638, placing it at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench results show: R15 multi-core 2,313 and single-core 326; R20 multi-core 9,639 and single-core 1,360; R23 multi-core 22,950 and single-core 3,240. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded scaling (approximately 7x from single-core to multi-core in R23) and competitive single-core performance.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 11,627, ranking at the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4,157, Geekbench OpenCL is 18,290, and Geekbench Vulkan is 54,228. PassMark scores include G3D at 24,176, G2D at 1,177, GPU Compute at 13,473, and legacy DirectX tests (DX9: 304, DX10: 121, DX11: 249, DX12: 93). The Vulkan score being nearly 3x the OpenCL score suggests strong driver optimization for modern APIs.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its GPU counterpart in relative standing (62nd vs 51st percentile). The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, scores 6,647 (delta -0.1%), meaning the i5-13400E is nearly identical in average performance to a 2018 HEDT flagship. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, scores 11,680 (delta -0.5%), indicating the RX 7800 XT’s average score is comparable to a much older, lower-tier card—this is likely a benchmark artifact, as the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,157 is far above what a GTX 1660 would achieve.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400E (Raptor Lake, 10 cores, 16 threads, 65 W TDP) with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (RDNA 3.0, 16 GB GDDR6, 263 W TDP). The pairing represents a mid-range to upper-mid-range desktop configuration, as indicated by the combined percentile ranking of 57.

The CPU is a 10 nm Raptor Lake part with a 4.60 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is a 5 nm Navi 32 chip with a 2,430 MHz boost clock. The overall tier is slightly above average (57th percentile), suggesting this build is well-suited for 1440p gaming and productivity, but not at the extreme high end. The CPU’s 62nd percentile gives it more headroom than the GPU’s 51st percentile, meaning the graphics card is the current limiting factor for performance.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,157 and the CPU’s single-core score of 3,240 (Cinebench R23) suggest the build can drive 1440p monitors at 144 Hz in esports titles, though the GPU’s 51st percentile ranking may cap frame rates below 200 FPS in demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads handle encoding (e.g., x264) with minimal impact on gaming performance, as evidenced by the multi-core score of 22,950. The GPU’s 60 RT cores could also offload encoding via hardware, though the data does not specify encoder details.

Video editing: The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,639 indicates smooth 4K timeline scrubbing and faster-than-real-time export for 1080p footage. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM accelerates effects previews and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU’s R23 multi-core score of 22,950 handles CPU-based rendering (e.g., Blender Cycles), while the GPU’s 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates GPU-based renderers. The 28,100 million transistors on the Navi 32 chip provide ample compute for moderate scenes.

Software development: The 10 cores and 16 threads compile large codebases efficiently, and the 20 MB L3 cache speeds up repeated builds. ECC memory support reduces the risk of silent data corruption during long compilation runs.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 730 handles 2D workloads with a PassMark G2D score of 1,177 (though this is for the GPU, not the iGPU), and the CPU’s 65 W TDP keeps power costs low. The 16 threads ensure smooth multitasking in spreadsheets and browsers.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 3,840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, with 60 RT cores for ray tracing acceleration. Clock speeds are 1,295 MHz base, 2,124 MHz game, and 2,430 MHz boost, with memory at 2,438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

The compute capabilities are substantial: 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 and 37.32 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio), with pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s. These specs translate to the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,157, which is a modern DX12 benchmark reflecting real-world gaming performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 54,228 (nearly 3x the OpenCL score of 18,290) indicates strong driver optimization for Vulkan-based games.

However, the PassMark G3D score of 24,176 and the average benchmark score of 11,627 place the GPU at the 51st percentile, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (avg 11,680, delta -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (avg 11,842, delta -1.8%). This is puzzling given the RX 7800 XT’s modern architecture and high specs; the deltaPct values suggest the PassMark suite may not fully utilize RDNA 3.0’s features, or the benchmark weights favor older workloads. The DX9 score of 304 and DX10 score of 121 are notably low, indicating poor legacy DirectX performance, but the DX12 score of 93 is also low, which contradicts the Steel Nomad result—this discrepancy suggests PassMark’s DX12 test is not representative of modern gaming.

For rendering, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are ample for 4K texture sets in 3D software, while the 60 RT cores enable real-time ray tracing in supported engines. The 5 nm process node and 81.2M transistors per mm² density indicate high efficiency, but the 263 W TDP requires adequate cooling and a 600 W PSU. The display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1) support high refresh rates and multi-monitor setups.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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