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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Power Build

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

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

78%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

54,247 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 65 W TDP places this chip in the mainstream power envelope, making it suitable for standard desktop builds without exotic cooling requirements. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support included as a feature. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB provide substantial on-die storage for frequently accessed data.

The CPU's benchmark results show a well-rounded performer. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 22950 indicates strong parallel processing capability, while the single-core score of 3240 demonstrates solid per-thread performance. The R20 results follow the same pattern: 9639 multi-core and 1360 single-core. The R15 scores of 2313 multi-core and 326 single-core round out the picture. The average benchmark score of 6638 places this CPU at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly six out of ten processors in the database.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-13400E sits within a tight cluster. It trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X by 0.1% in average score, a negligible margin. Against the Intel Core i9-9940X, the i5-13400E is 0.3% behind. It leads the Intel Core i9-12900E by 0.4% and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 by 0.5%. These deltas are all under one percentage point, indicating that the i5-13400E performs at a level nearly identical to these very different processors—from high-end HEDT chips to budget parts—which speaks to the efficiency of the Raptor Lake design.

For real workloads, the multi-core scores translate directly to productivity tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The single-core scores matter for everyday responsiveness, gaming, and lightly-threaded applications. The 10-core layout with 16 threads handles modern multitasking scenarios effectively, while the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures snappy performance in bursty workloads.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's single-core performance, evidenced by the 3240 Cinebench R23 score, is sufficient to feed a high-end graphics card in most gaming scenarios. The 62nd percentile CPU ranking indicates that this processor will not be the limiting factor in the majority of gaming builds, though it is not at the very top of the CPU hierarchy.

Streaming: With 16 threads available, the i5-13400E can handle game encoding and streaming workloads simultaneously. The multi-core score of 22950 in Cinebench R23 suggests ample headroom for x264 encoding while gaming, though streamers seeking maximum quality settings might want additional core count.

Video Editing: Timeline scrubbing, effects rendering, and export tasks all benefit from multicore performance. The 9639 R20 multi-core score places this CPU in a capable position for 1080p and 1440p video editing workflows. Export times will be respectable, though not class-leading.

3D Rendering: The R15 multi-core score of 2313 and R23 multi-core score of 22950 indicate that the i5-13400E can handle CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or Cinema 4D. For occasional rendering tasks, this processor delivers solid throughput; for professional render farms, higher-core-count alternatives would be preferable.

Software Development: Compilation times benefit directly from multi-core performance. The 16-thread configuration allows parallel builds across multiple translation units. The 62nd percentile ranking means this CPU handles typical development workloads without bottlenecks, and the single-core score of 3240 ensures responsive IDE interactions.

Student and Office Work: Document processing, spreadsheets, web browsing, and video conferencing are all well within the capabilities of this processor. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest for all-day operation, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides display output without needing a discrete GPU for basic tasks.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU produces an average benchmark score of 6638, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU delivers an average benchmark score of 54247, ranking at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 74, reflecting the overall position of the build relative to other CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i5-13400E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions must be framed as estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

The GPU's benchmark results are impressive across multiple test suites. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score of 6567 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 performance. GeekBench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 214739 and 263779, respectively, show excellent compute capability. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 is robust, while the PassMark GPU Compute score of 20671 indicates substantial parallel processing power. The DirectX 9 score of 370 and DirectX 10 score of 204 in PassMark reflect legacy API performance, while the DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 scores of 314 and 132 provide additional context for older and newer titles.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight competitive landscape. The RTX 4080 trails the RTX 4080 SUPER by 0.1%, which is essentially a tie. It is 1.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, 2.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and 2.7% behind the AMD Radeon 8060S. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 sits in a dense performance cluster, with no clear winner among these comparable products.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolutions with high refresh rates will find the combination of the i5-13400E and RTX 4080 well-suited to their needs. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking ensures that most modern titles will run at high settings, while the CPU's 62nd percentile position provides adequate support without creating a significant bottleneck.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will benefit from the balanced performance. The CPU's multi-core scores handle rendering and encoding, while the GPU's compute scores accelerate GPU-accelerated effects and previews. The 16 GB VRAM on the GPU provides ample capacity for large textures and complex scenes.

Software developers compiling large codebases or running virtualized environments will appreciate the 16 threads for parallel builds and the single-core speed for interactive tooling. The 62nd percentile CPU ranking means development tasks proceed without excessive waiting times.

Students and small business users building a workstation that can handle both productivity and entertainment will find this pairing flexible. The CPU handles office applications and web workloads efficiently, while the GPU provides headroom for occasional gaming or creative tasks. The desktop form factor allows for future upgrades, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system's thermal footprint manageable.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-13400E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory support is available, making this platform suitable for workstation use where data integrity is critical. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, offering high-bandwidth connectivity for modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

The RTX 4080 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support. The GPU's 320 W TDP requires a suggested PSU of 700 W, which leaves headroom for the 65 W CPU and other system components. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, provided the motherboard's VRM and BIOS support it, allowing users to boost multi-threaded performance without changing the platform.

Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5, or higher-capacity DDR5 kits, would improve memory bandwidth-sensitive workloads. The 20 MB shared L3 cache is fixed, but system memory speed can still impact performance in certain applications. The platform's ECC support adds resilience for long-running compute tasks.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The AD103 chip contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.1 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and memory runs at 1400 MHz with 22.4 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configuration consists of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity and bandwidth are well-suited for high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering workloads. The GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware includes 76 RT cores, and AI acceleration is handled by 304 tensor cores.

Compute performance is substantial: FP32 throughput reaches 48.74 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. These figures support high-resolution gaming with ray tracing enabled and GPU-accelerated compute tasks.

The benchmark scores reinforce the GPU's capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 indicates strong DirectX 12 gaming performance. GeekBench scores of 214739 (OpenCL) and 263779 (Vulkan) show excellent compute across different APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 and GPU Compute score of 20671 further validate the GPU's position at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The RT 4080's nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead in average score, making these two effectively equivalent in performance.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile while the GPU occupies the 86th percentile, creating an imbalance where the GPU is significantly stronger relative to its peer group. This suggests that in gaming scenarios, the CPU may become the limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates are high and CPU overhead is more pronounced. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU workload increases, shifting the balance toward the GPU being the primary determinant of performance.

For multi-threaded workloads like rendering or video encoding, the CPU's 16 threads provide reasonable throughput, but the 62nd percentile ranking indicates that many CPUs outperform it. In these scenarios, the CPU will limit overall system performance. For GPU-accelerated tasks like ray tracing or compute-heavy effects, the GPU's 86th percentile ranking means it will handle these workloads with significant headroom.

The combined 74th percentile reflects a build that is well above average but not at the extreme high end. The estimated FPS in gaming would be high, driven primarily by the GPU's strong benchmark scores, but CPU-bound scenarios could see performance capped by the i5-13400E's capabilities. The delta between CPU and GPU percentiles indicates that users prioritizing gaming should be satisfied, while those focusing on CPU-heavy professional workloads might consider a more powerful processor.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, creating a system that combines a mainstream 10-core processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU. The build class is desktop, confirming this is a traditional tower or workstation form factor rather than a laptop configuration.

The combined percentile of 74 places this pairing in the upper quartile of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 62nd percentile and GPU's 86th percentile create a system that excels in graphics-intensive tasks while providing competent CPU performance. The RTX 4080's end-of-life production status means it is no longer in active manufacturing, though it remains a capable performer. The GPU's launch MSRP is 1,199 USD.

This pairing is best characterized as a GPU-forward build where the graphics card dominates system capability. The CPU provides sufficient support for gaming and productivity but does not match the GPU's relative strength. Users building this system should expect excellent gaming performance at high resolutions and strong GPU-accelerated compute, with CPU-bound workloads being adequate rather than exceptional.

# 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 RTX 4080 have?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The combined percentile is 74, placing it above roughly three-quarters of all pairings in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 trails the RTX 4080 SUPER by 0.1% in average benchmark score, making them effectively equal in performance.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13400E support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the RTX 4080?

A: The suggested PSU is 700 W, with the GPU itself rated at a 320 W TDP.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this specific CPU-GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing, so frame rates must be estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

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