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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

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41,187 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It operates with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor itself and includes integrated UHD Graphics 730.

Cinebench results paint a clear picture of the CPU's capability. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 22,950 in multi-core and 3,240 in single-core. These translate into strong multi-threaded throughput for a 65 W part, while the single-core score indicates excellent responsiveness in lightly-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R20 scores of 9,639 multi-core and 1,360 single-core follow the same pattern, and R15 results of 2,313 multi-core and 326 single-core confirm consistency across benchmark revisions. The average benchmark score of 6,638 places the CPU at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors but sits below the top tier.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-13400E trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by 0.1% (6,647 average score) and the Intel Core i9-9940X by 0.3% (6,657 average score). It leads the Intel Core i9-12900E by 0.4% (6,611 average score) and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 by 0.5% (6,605 average score). The narrow deltas — all within half a percentage point — indicate that the i5-13400E sits in a tightly contested performance band where architectural differences translate into marginal benchmark gaps rather than decisive wins.

For real workloads, the 10-core/16-thread configuration with a 20 MB L3 cache handles parallel tasks such as compilation, encoding, and rendering with headroom. The 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded applications, including legacy software and many game engines, receive strong per-core performance. The 65 W TDP is modest for the performance level, which has implications for cooling requirements and system power draw.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,240 supports high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, while the GPU pairing (analyzed later) provides the raw rasterization throughput needed for 1440p and 4K gaming. The 62nd CPU percentile suggests no obvious bottleneck for most gaming workloads, though extreme frame-rate targets at 1080p may be limited by the processor's position relative to top-tier CPUs.

Streaming: The 16 threads handle encoding workloads simultaneously with game rendering. The 65 W TDP leaves thermal and power headroom within a typical system, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 can serve as a fallback display output, though dedicated GPU encoding would be the primary path. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 22,950 indicates sufficient parallel throughput for software encoding at reasonable presets, though hardware encoders on the GPU would offload this more efficiently.

Video editing: Timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export operations benefit from the 10-core/16-thread design. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with repeated access to footage data, and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support allows flexible memory configurations. The multi-core scores across Cinebench versions (22,950 in R23, 9,639 in R20) suggest competent export times for 4K projects, though the 62nd percentile implies faster options exist for heavy multi-stream workflows.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or V-Ray leverages all 16 threads. The R23 multi-core score of 22,950 puts the i5-13400E in a position where it outperforms most mainstream desktop CPUs but trails high-core-count workstation parts. The 0.1% delta against the Threadripper 2950X, which has more cores, is notable — the i5-13400E matches a 16-core HEDT part in aggregate benchmark terms.

Software development: Compilation jobs scale with thread count and cache size. The 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache reduce build times for C++ and Rust projects. The 4.60 GHz boost clock speeds up single-threaded tooling like linkers and code analysis. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build servers or development workstations where data integrity matters.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 730 handles basic display output, and the 65 W TDP allows for compact cooling solutions. Office suites, web browsing, and programming IDEs run comfortably on the single-core performance (3,240 in R23 single-core). The processor's position at the 62nd percentile means it exceeds typical office requirements by a wide margin, though the platform cost may exceed what basic productivity tasks require.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's aggregate benchmark score is 6,638, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, scores 6,647, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i5-13400E trails by a tenth of a percent. The Intel Core i9-9940X scores 6,657, a -0.3% delta. Against the Intel Core i9-12900E (6,611, +0.4%) and Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (6,605, +0.5%), the i5-13400E holds a slight lead. These sub-percent differences indicate that the CPU's aggregate performance is essentially at parity with a 2018-era HEDT chip and a modern low-end desktop part, which speaks to the efficiency of Raptor Lake's architecture.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, delivers an average benchmark score of 41,187, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870, +0.8% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41,707, -1.2%), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897, -1.7%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40,377, +2.0%). The RTX 3080 Ti outperforms the Radeon Pro 5300 and RTX 5070, while trailing both Tesla M40 variants. The 83rd percentile places the GPU well above average, indicating strong performance for both gaming and compute workloads.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 73, reflecting a system where the GPU outranks the CPU by 21 percentile points. This imbalance suggests the GPU is the stronger component, which is typical for gaming-focused builds. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077, Geekbench OpenCL score of 170,037, and Vulkan score of 192,697 demonstrate substantial compute capability. Passmark scores (G3D: 26,896, GPU Compute: 15,282, G2D: 1,091) further confirm the GPU's dominance in graphics tasks relative to the CPU's more modest standing.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not empirical measurements.

The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU ranking, combined with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, positions this system for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance. The CPU's single-core score of 3,240 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios, though at 1080p with lower graphical settings, the CPU may become the limiting factor given its 62nd percentile standing.

For esports titles such as Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant, which are CPU-bound at high frame rates, the 4.60 GHz boost clock and strong single-core performance should sustain high FPS, likely exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p with competitive settings. The GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensures that even at 1440p, these titles will run at frame rates well above 144 Hz.

For AAA games at 1440p ultra settings, the RTX 3080 Ti's 10,240 shading units and 320 TMUs provide ample rasterization power. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for current titles at this resolution, though some texture-heavy games may approach the limit. Estimated frame rates for titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Hogwarts Legacy would range from 80-120 FPS at 1440p ultra with DLSS enabled, given the GPU's 83rd percentile position.

At 4K ultra, the 3080 Ti should deliver 50-80 FPS in demanding titles, with DLSS and frame generation techniques providing additional headroom. The 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate and 532.8 GTexel/s texture rate support high-resolution rendering, though the CPU's 62nd percentile may cause occasional frame-time spikes in open-world games with heavy CPU simulation. These figures are estimates based on the GPU's benchmark scores and the CPU's known single-thread performance; actual results will vary by title and driver version.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers who prioritize high-refresh 1440p or playable 4K experiences. The RTX 3080 Ti's 83rd percentile GPU performance, combined with the CPU's 62nd percentile, creates a system that excels in GPU-bound scenarios — which includes most modern AAA games at high resolutions. Gamers at 1440p with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors will find this pairing well-suited, as the GPU can push frame rates into triple digits with appropriate settings, while the CPU keeps up in most titles.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will benefit from the combination of the CPU's 16 threads and the GPU's CUDA acceleration. The 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender Cycles or Octane, while the CPU's 22,950 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles CPU-based tasks. The 12 GB VRAM supports large textures and complex scenes, though not at the level of 24 GB workstation cards.

Software developers who game on the side will appreciate the 10-core/16-thread CPU for compilation and the GPU for any machine learning or compute experiments. The ECC memory support is a differentiator for code correctness testing. Students pursuing game development or computer science can use this system for coursework and personal projects, though the platform cost may be higher than necessary for purely academic work.

Small business workstations that need strong single-thread performance for office applications, occasional rendering, and light video editing will find this pairing overqualified but competent. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs manageable, and the GPU can accelerate CUDA-based applications like DaVinci Resolve or Adobe After Effects. The desktop form factor allows for straightforward upgrades and maintenance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, though the dual-channel memory bus applies to both. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for next-generation storage and future GPU upgrades.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, limiting manual overclocking, but the 4.60 GHz boost clock already provides strong out-of-box performance. The 65 W TDP leaves thermal headroom within most coolers, and the 10 nm process node (Intel's own foundry) keeps power efficiency reasonable. The production status is Active, meaning the CPU is still in production and available for new builds.

The RTX 3080 Ti uses a 350 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 750 W. This is a significant power requirement, so any system build must account for adequate power delivery. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes — the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which is sufficient for current GPU bandwidth needs.

A sensible next upgrade path would be to move to a higher-core-count Intel 13th-generation or 14th-generation CPU on the same socket, provided BIOS updates support it. The GPU, being end-of-life, could be upgraded to newer NVIDIA GeForce 40-series or 50-series cards, though the PCIe 4.0 interface would remain a bottleneck for the fastest future cards. The 12 GB VRAM may become limiting for future 4K texture-heavy titles, making a GPU upgrade the more urgent path for gamers.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 73, compared to the CPU's 62 and GPU's 83, indicates that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing. In GPU-bound workloads — which includes most modern games at high resolutions — the RTX 3080 Ti will be the limiting factor determining frame rates. The CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU in these scenarios, as evidenced by the 21-percentile gap favoring the GPU.

In CPU-bound workloads, such as simulation-heavy games or productivity tasks with low GPU utilization, the i5-13400E's 62nd percentile becomes the constraint. The 0.1% delta against the Threadripper 2950X suggests the CPU is competitive with older HEDT parts, but it will not match the top-tier CPUs in the 90th+ percentile. For gaming at 1080p with low graphical settings, the CPU may bottleneck the GPU, preventing the 3080 Ti from reaching its full frame rate potential.

The FPS scaling picture, while not measured directly, can be inferred from the benchmark distribution. The GPU's 83rd percentile versus the CPU's 62nd means that at 4K, where GPU load is highest, the system performs closer to the GPU's capability. At 1080p, where CPU load is highest, the system's effective performance will be closer to the CPU's percentile. The 73rd combined percentile reflects this balance — the system is better than the CPU alone but worse than the GPU alone, indicating a moderate CPU bottleneck exists in CPU-heavy scenarios.

The memory configuration also plays a role. DDR5 with higher bandwidth would reduce potential memory bottlenecks, while DDR4 would slightly constrain performance in memory-sensitive workloads. The 20 MB L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency, but the dual-channel bus (regardless of memory type) is a potential limiting factor for data-intensive applications.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing an Intel Core i5-13400E CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU. The CPU is a 10-core/16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with a 350 W TDP and 12 GB GDDR6X memory. The combined system percentile of 73 places it in the upper quartile of all builds, with the GPU contributing more to this ranking than the CPU.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6,638 and the GPU's 41,187 create a substantial performance gap that favors the GPU. This is a gaming-first or GPU-compute-first configuration, where the CPU provides adequate support but does not equal the GPU's performance tier. The 73rd combined percentile indicates this system outperforms roughly three-quarters of all documented builds, making it a high-end configuration by overall standards.

The desktop form factor allows for full-size components, including the GPU's dual-slot cooler (285 mm length, 112 mm height, 40 mm width) and any standard ATX or micro-ATX motherboard. The CPU's 65 W TDP means a modest air cooler suffices, while the GPU's 350 W TDP requires robust case airflow and a 750 W PSU (suggested). The system's class is desktop, confirming it is not a mobile or small-form-factor design.

This pairing represents a sensible mid-high-end desktop build for 2023-2025, with the GPU being the standout component and the CPU providing balanced support. The 73rd percentile combined score reflects a system that is neither top-tier nor entry-level — it occupies a performance bracket where GPU-intensive tasks shine while CPU-heavy workloads remain merely adequate.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?

A: The i5-13400E trails the Threadripper 2950X by 0.1% in average benchmark score (6,638 vs. 6,647), a negligible difference.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400E supports ECC memory, which is unusual for a consumer desktop CPU.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3080 Ti is 750 W, given the GPU's 350 W TDP.

Q: Is measured FPS data available for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing; all FPS figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti ranks at the 83rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 41,187.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The transistor density of 45.1M per mm² reflects the complexity of this design. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution textures and compute workloads.

The GPU contains 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 34.10 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 34.10 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating strong compute capability for both gaming and professional applications.

The 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is supported by a diverse set of benchmarks. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench scores of 170,037 (OpenCL) and 192,697 (Vulkan) show excellent compute throughput across different APIs. Passmark scores include 26,896 (G3D), 15,282 (GPU Compute), and 1,091 (G2D), with DirectX 9-12 scores ranging from 110 to 274. The average benchmark score of 41,187 places it above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870, +0.8%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40,377, +2.0%), while trailing the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41,707, -1.2%) and Tesla M40 (41,897, -1.7%).

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high-refresh monitors and multi-display setups. The dual-slot cooler measures 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, requiring adequate case clearance. Power is delivered via a 1x 12-pin connector, with a 350 W TDP and 750 W suggested PSU.

For rendering workloads, the 80 RT cores accelerate ray tracing in supported applications, while the 320 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based features. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 4K textures and complex scenes, though it may be limiting for extreme 8K or multi-GPU configurations. The production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor, but the 83rd percentile performance ensures it remains a capable GPU for current and near-future titles. The 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is particularly relevant for GPU-based rendering engines that leverage CUDA acceleration, making this card a strong choice for hybrid CPU/GPU workflows where the i5-13400E handles CPU tasks and the RTX 3080 Ti accelerates graphics and compute.

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