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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + Intel Arc A580

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

78%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A580

57,756 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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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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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13400E and Intel Arc A580 form a desktop pairing that sits at the 75th combined percentile among all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU, a Raptor Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, offers 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The GPU, based on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This analysis walks through the benchmark data, component-level strengths, and the practical workloads where this pairing excels or falls short, using only the verified figures from the FACT PACK.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 and a single-core score of 3240. These results place the processor at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 6638. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration combines performance cores and efficiency cores, a hallmark of Raptor Lake, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core type split. The base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz indicate a design that can scale up significantly under load, which is reflected in the multi-core results being roughly seven times the single-core score in Cinebench R23 (22950 vs. 3240), suggesting strong parallel scaling for threaded workloads.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X with an average score of 6647 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-9940X at 6657 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-12900E at 6611 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 at 6605 (0.5% lower). The deltaPct values are all within 0.5%, meaning the i5-13400E performs nearly identically in aggregate to these disparate processors—ranging from a high-end HEDT chip to a budget Pentium. This tight clustering suggests that for mixed workloads, the i5-13400E’s average score of 6638 is a solid mid-pack result, but not a standout outlier. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639 and single-core score of 1360, along with the R15 scores of 2313 and 326, show consistent scaling across Cinebench versions, with multi-core performance improving by roughly 4.2x from R15 to R23 (2313 to 22950) while single-core improves by about 9.9x (326 to 3240), the latter reflecting architectural efficiency gains in newer test iterations.

For real workloads, the multi-core Cinebench scores translate to strong rendering and compilation capabilities. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for threading, while the 80 KB per-core L1 cache handles low-latency operations. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support noted in the FACT PACK, which is atypical for consumer parts and suggests suitability for error-sensitive tasks. The 65 W TDP indicates a modest power envelope, making it a capable air-cooled option for sustained loads, though the FACT PACK does not specify cooler requirements. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output, but the Arc A580 handles all graphical duties in this build.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A580 is a desktop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU’s base clock is 1700 MHz and boost clock is 2000 MHz, with a pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s. The 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs provide a balanced throughput profile, while the 24 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads. The FP32 performance of 12.29 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicate strong compute capability for a mid-range part, with the FP16 figure suggesting potential for AI-adjacent tasks, though the FACT PACK does not list dedicated tensor cores.

Benchmark results for the GPU include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2229, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 91657, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 79381. These place the Arc A580 at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 57756. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085 (0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 (0.7% lower), the Intel Arc A570M scores 58239 (0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392 (1.1% higher). The deltaPct values are all under 1.2%, meaning the Arc A580 performs within a narrow band of these GPUs, including the RX 6950 XT, which is a higher-tier part. This suggests the Arc A580 delivers competitive raw performance for its class, though the FACT PACK does not specify its exact tier.

For rendering workloads, the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p textures, but large 4K assets may exceed the memory capacity. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) API support ensures compatibility with modern titles. The 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU indicate a moderate power draw, while the dual-slot design and 2x 8-pin power connectors require adequate case and PSU clearance. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, supporting multi-monitor setups, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 75 indicates that this CPU-GPU pairing is well above the median in the database, but the balance between the two components depends on workload. The CPU’s 62nd percentile and the GPU’s 87th percentile show that the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, meaning that in many scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor for frame rates, while the CPU has headroom to drive higher FPS if the GPU were upgraded. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 suggests the CPU can handle high-thread-count tasks, but gaming typically relies on single-core performance, where the R23 single-core score of 3240 is modest compared to top-tier CPUs. The GPU’s 87th percentile indicates it outperforms most GPUs in the database, so for gaming, the Arc A580 will likely be the bottleneck at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled.

In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulations or logic-heavy games, the i5-13400E’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient throughput, but the single-core score of 3240 may limit maximum FPS in titles that favor fewer, faster cores. The benchmark data shows the CPU’s average score of 6638 is nearly identical to the GPU’s average score of 57756 when normalized to their respective percentile positions, but the GPU’s higher percentile suggests it delivers more relative performance. For mixed workloads like gaming while streaming, the CPU’s multi-core capability (Cinebench R23 22950) can handle encoding overhead, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM may become a constraint with high-resolution textures plus encoding buffers. The data does not include measured FPS for this pairing, so bottleneck quantification relies on the percentile disparity: the GPU has a 25-percentage-point higher percentile rank than the CPU, indicating a CPU-light, GPU-heavy balance that favors GPU-intensive workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU’s 87th percentile and 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it can drive high frame rates at 1080p, but the CPU’s single-core score of 3240 may cap FPS in less optimized titles. The data does not include measured FPS, so expectations are estimates based on the benchmark scores.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads and multi-core score of 22950 provide ample headroom for software encoding while gaming, but the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM may limit simultaneous game and encoder workloads. The GPU’s Vulkan and OpenCL scores (79381 and 91657) indicate compute capability for hardware encoding, though the FACT PACK does not specify encoder details.

Video Editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU’s 512.0 GB/s bandwidth aids in effects processing. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p projects, but 4K timelines may exceed it.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s multi-core performance and the GPU’s RT cores (24) make this pairing suitable for ray-traced renders, with the GPU’s FP32 12.29 TFLOPS handling compute-heavy scenes. The 8 GB VRAM is a limitation for large scenes, but the 87th percentile GPU rank indicates strong performance for its class.

Software Development: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads compile code efficiently, with the 20 MB L3 cache benefiting repeated builds. The GPU’s compute capabilities can accelerate shader compilation, but the CPU’s 62nd percentile suggests it is not a top-tier developer workstation part.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a backup, and the 65 W TDP keeps power costs low. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks, but the pairing handles multi-monitor productivity with 3x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The combined 75th percentile indicates this is a capable but not extreme system for everyday workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark results show a consistent progression across Cinebench versions: R15 multi-core 2313 and single-core 326, R20 multi-core 9639 and single-core 1360, and R23 multi-core 22950 and single-core 3240. The average CPU benchmark score is 6638, placing it at the 62nd percentile. The GPU’s benchmarks include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2229, Geekbench OpenCL 91657, and Geekbench Vulkan 79381, with an average score of 57756 and an 87th percentile rank. The combined picture shows a system where the GPU significantly outranks the CPU in relative performance, leading to a combined percentile of 75. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, scores 6647 (0.1% higher), while the GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, scores 58392 (1.1% higher). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the i5-13400E and Arc A580 sit in highly competitive performance bands. The data also shows the CPU’s single-core R23 score of 3240 is modest, while the GPU’s Vulkan score of 79381 suggests strong API efficiency. The avgBenchmarkScore for the CPU (6638) is roughly 11.5x lower than the GPU’s (57756), but this difference is not directly comparable due to different test suites.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination—the measuredFpsUltraByGame field is empty. Therefore, all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not empirical results. The GPU’s 87th percentile and 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it can handle 1080p ultra settings in most titles, with the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for current game textures. The CPU’s single-core score of 3240 may limit FPS in CPU-bound scenarios, but the multi-core score of 22950 ensures smooth frame pacing in modern games that utilize multiple threads. Based on the GPU’s average score of 57756 and its proximity to the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (1.1% higher), the Arc A580 likely delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and solid performance at 1440p, though 4K gaming may struggle due to the 8 GB VRAM cap. The lack of measured FPS means no specific game-by-game numbers can be cited, but the benchmark data points to a GPU that outperforms 87% of the database, making it a strong choice for high-refresh 1080p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc A580 have?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The CPU scores 22950 in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The Arc A580 is at the 87th percentile.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the FACT PACK lists ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 75.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400E and Intel Arc A580. The CPU is a Raptor Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node. The GPU is based on the Xe-HPG architecture with a 6 nm process node from TSMC, featuring 21,700 million transistors and a 406 mm² die size. The combined percentile of 75 indicates this pairing outperforms three-quarters of all tracked CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU’s 62nd percentile and GPU’s 87th percentile place this build in the upper-mid range, suitable for gaming and content creation but not extreme high-end work. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth define it as a 1080p-to-1440p class part, while the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide solid multi-threaded performance. The build class is desktop, meaning it targets stationary use cases with expandability.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers seeking high-refresh 1080p performance, given the GPU’s 87th percentile and 12.29 TFLOPS compute power. Content creators working with 1080p or 1440p video editing will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 and the GPU’s 512.0 GB/s bandwidth for effects processing. Software developers compiling code will appreciate the 10 cores and 16 threads, with the 20 MB L3 cache speeding up iterative builds. Students and office workers get a system that handles productivity tasks with ease, backed by the CPU’s integrated graphics as a failsafe. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support (a feature of the CPU) and multi-monitor output (via 3x DisplayPort 2.0) will find this build capable. However, 4K gamers or those needing more than 8 GB VRAM for large textures should look elsewhere, as the data shows the GPU’s memory is a limiting factor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory as an option. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing bandwidth for future GPUs, though the Arc A580 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The GPU’s suggested PSU is 450 W, while the CPU’s TDP is 65 W, leaving headroom for upgrades within that power budget—though the GPU’s 2x 8-pin power connectors require a PSU with those cables. The CPU’s multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not possible, but the boost clock of 4.60 GHz is fixed. A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with more than 8 GB VRAM, as the CPU’s multi-core score of 22950 suggests it can support higher-tier GPUs without bottlenecking in most workloads. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose based on platform cost, but the FACT PACK does not specify maximum memory speed. The production status for both components is “Active,” indicating ongoing availability. The GPU’s successor is listed as Battlemage, suggesting future architectural improvements, while the CPU’s integrated UHD Graphics 730 remains a fallback option. The platform’s Gen 5 PCIe support future-proofs storage and GPU connectivity, but the CPU’s 62nd percentile suggests it is a mid-tier part that may become a bottleneck if paired with a top-tier GPU, given the current GPU’s higher percentile rank.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + Intel Arc A580

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