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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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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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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

78%

GPU

95%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

40,377 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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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

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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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 form a desktop pairing that lands in the 72nd combined percentile across all benchmarked systems. This is a high-tier configuration, but the data requires careful interpretation because there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All performance framing below is derived from the individual benchmark scores and percentile rankings of the two components, not from direct game testing. The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 82nd percentile among all graphics cards, creating a notable gap that shapes the system's behavior.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with the GB205 chip housing 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. The memory subsystem features 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory configuration is substantial for 1440p and entry-level 4K rendering, where capacity and bandwidth often determine texture streaming and resolution scaling. The GPU runs at a 2325 MHz base clock and boosts to 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). These clocks are moderate for the 50-series generation, but the architecture compensates through its 6144 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 80 ROPs.

Rendering workloads benefit directly from the 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The RT cores handle ray-traced effects, while the tensor cores accelerate DLSS and AI-based features. The GPU's FP32 throughput is 30.87 TFLOPS, which is the raw shader compute figure that scales with rasterization performance. Pixel rate comes to 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate reaches 482.3 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution framebuffers and complex shader effects. The GPU also produces 30.87 TFLOPS in FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, which matters for workloads that can use reduced precision, though most gaming pipelines stick to FP32.

Benchmark scores place the RTX 5070 at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5077, which reflects modern DirectX 12 rendering performance. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 172660 and 178923 respectively, showing consistent compute and graphics throughput across different APIs. PassMark G3D gives a score of 29137, while GPU compute is 15787. The PassMark DirectX tests show an unusual pattern with DX9 at 320, DX11 at 277, DX12 at 108, and DX10 at 180—these numbers are lower than the G3D aggregate but represent different test conditions. The G2D score of 1305 indicates the GPU's 2D and desktop composition performance is not a bottleneck. The nearest rivals in the database include AMD Radeon Pro 580 (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (deltaPct 0.8), meaning the RTX 5070 is statistically tied with those workstation cards in average benchmark score, though the RTX 5070 carries far more gaming-oriented features like DLSS and ray tracing acceleration.

For rendering, the 12 GB VRAM is the key constraint. It will handle most 1440p textures without issue, but 4K texture packs or heavy scene complexity may exceed capacity. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the shading units to stay fed, and the 192-bit bus is a balanced match for the 12 GB capacity. The RT cores and tensor cores give this GPU a distinct advantage in ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated workflows over rivals that lack those dedicated units.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 5070 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with the latest graphics APIs.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5070?

A: The GPU has 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth from 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: How does the Core i5-13400E compare to the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-13400E scores 6638 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the Threadripper 2950X's 6647, putting them at near parity.

Q: What is the boost clock of the i5-13400E?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-13400E supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation environments where error correction is critical.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the RTX 5070?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5070 is 600 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 250 W.

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

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for the i5-13400E paired with the RTX 5070, so all game performance is estimated from benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It runs at a 2.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps it cool and power-efficient. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. This memory layout provides solid data locality for multi-threaded workloads, though the L3 is not as large as higher-end Raptor Lake parts.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, which gives builders flexibility in platform cost and performance. It also supports ECC memory, a feature more common in workstation CPUs, and includes Intel UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is sufficient for a modern GPU and one or two NVMe drives. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the processor is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to BCLK adjustments rather than free multiplier changes.

Benchmark results show a strong multi-core performer. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 22950, while single-core scores 3240. In Cinebench R20, multi-core is 9639 and single-core is 1360. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2313 and single-core is 326. These numbers indicate a CPU that excels in multi-threaded rendering and compilation tasks, while single-core performance is adequate for gaming and daily use. The average benchmark score is 6638, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 6647, just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i9-9940X scores 6657, 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900E scores 6611, 0.4% lower. The Intel Pentium Gold G6405 scores 6605, 0.5% lower. This means the i5-13400E sits in a cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores, despite very different core counts and market positions. The 13400E achieves this with 10 cores and a 65 W TDP, whereas the Threadripper 2950X uses 16 cores and a much higher power envelope. That efficiency is the defining characteristic of this CPU.

For real workloads, the 22950 Cinebench R23 multi-core score translates to strong performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The 3240 single-core score is sufficient for responsive gaming and general productivity, though it is not a class leader. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking means most processors in the database are faster on average, but the gap is small among its direct rivals. The 10-core hybrid design—likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores, though the data does not specify the exact core configuration—balances throughput with power draw.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The combined percentile for this build is 72, but the CPU sits at the 62nd percentile while the GPU sits at the 82nd percentile. That 20-percentile gap indicates the CPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU has more relative headroom than the CPU, so in GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution gaming, the RTX 5070 will be waiting on the i5-13400E to feed it draw calls and game logic. In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation or AI inference on the CPU, the GPU will be underutilized while the CPU works through its 10 cores.

The nearest rival data reinforces this imbalance. The CPU is statistically tied with the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core i9-9940X, both of which are older high-core-count parts. The GPU is statistically tied with the Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro WX 7100, which are workstation cards with lower gaming performance. This means the CPU is competitive with previous-generation high-end desktop parts, while the GPU is competitive with mid-range workstation cards, but the GPU's raw gaming scores are far higher than those rivals due to its modern architecture.

For FPS scaling, the lack of measured data means we infer from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5077 suggests strong DX12 gaming performance, and the PassMark G3D score of 29137 confirms high rasterization throughput. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3240 indicates it can drive high frame rates in esports titles, but the 62nd percentile ranking means it may struggle to maintain 1% lows in CPU-heavy games when paired with a GPU at the 82nd percentile. The 1440p and 4K resolutions will shift the bottleneck toward the GPU, while 1080p high-refresh gaming will expose the CPU's relative weakness.

The TDP figures tell a similar story. The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, meaning it will not boost as aggressively under sustained multi-threaded loads as higher-TDP parts. The GPU's 250 W TDP is substantial, and the suggested 600 W PSU provides enough headroom for both components plus peripherals. In practice, the GPU will draw more power and generate more heat, so cooling the GPU is the primary concern for sustained performance. The CPU is a lighter thermal load and will not require exotic cooling solutions.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the RTX 5070's 82nd percentile ranking and 29137 PassMark G3D score provide ample raw performance, but the i5-13400E's 62nd percentile CPU ranking and 3240 Cinebench R23 single-core score may limit frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU is capable of very high FPS, but the CPU will be the constraint in esports and simulation games that rely on single-thread performance.

For streaming, the GPU's 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-based stream enhancements, which offload work from the CPU. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough parallel throughput to handle game logic while the GPU manages the stream, though the 62nd percentile ranking means heavily multi-tasked streaming scenarios could show stutter.

For video editing, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 supports fast export and timeline rendering in applications that use all cores. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects and color grading, while the 172660 Geekbench OpenCL score indicates strong compute for GPU-accelerated filters. This pairing handles 4K video editing with reasonable efficiency.

For 3D rendering, the CPU's 22950 multi-core score and the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput create a balanced render farm in a single system. The GPU will excel at real-time viewport rendering and ray-traced previews, while the CPU handles final frame rendering in CPU-based engines. The 12 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity for very large 3D projects.

For software development, the CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache support parallel compilation and test execution, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 reflects strong build times. The GPU is less relevant for coding unless the workload involves CUDA-based compute, where the RTX 5070's 15787 PassMark GPU compute score provides acceleration.

For student and office work, this system is overkill. The CPU's 3240 single-core score and the GPU's 1305 PassMark G2D score handle all productivity tasks with ease, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system quiet and efficient. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 also provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is idle or disabled.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gamers targeting 1440p and 4K will benefit most from this build. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking and 12 GB GDDR7 memory handle high-resolution textures, while the CPU's 62nd percentile ranking provides sufficient frame pacing for those resolutions where GPU load dominates. At 1080p, the CPU becomes the limiting factor, so this build is better suited to higher-resolution displays.

Content creators working in video and 3D rendering will find the CPU's 22950 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput to be a productive combination. The 12 GB VRAM supports 4K video scrubbing and moderate 3D scenes, and the 192 tensor cores accelerate AI-based tools like denoising and upscaling.

Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache, which translate to faster build times. The GPU's compute capability also supports CUDA-accelerated testing and simulation, though the 62nd percentile CPU ranking means this is not a top-tier developer workstation.

Students in engineering or computer science programs will have more than enough power for coursework, with the CPU's 3240 single-core score handling day-to-day tasks and the GPU's compute scores supporting any AI or graphics projects. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps electricity costs low for a dorm or apartment setup.

Small business workstations that need reliability and ECC memory support will find the i5-13400E's ECC capability and the GPU's dual-slot design with 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs to be practical. The system can drive multiple monitors for productivity, and the 600 W suggested PSU leaves headroom for expansion.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Socket 1700 platform is the foundation for this build, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides a direct connection to the GPU, and the RTX 5070 uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully compatible. The 65 W CPU TDP and 250 W GPU TDP combine to 315 W, and the suggested 600 W PSU offers roughly 285 W of headroom for drives, fans, and future upgrades.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means builders can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5, though the data does not specify which performs better with this CPU. The 20 MB L3 cache and dual-channel bus are sufficient for most workloads, but a future CPU upgrade on the same socket could improve memory bandwidth utilization.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier CPU on the same Socket 1700 platform, such as a Core i9 part with more cores and a higher boost clock, which would close the gap between the CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's 82nd percentile. The GPU has more headroom, so upgrading the CPU first would balance the system better than upgrading the GPU.

The PCIe Gen 5 support means future GPUs that use PCIe 5.0 will run at full bandwidth, and the 600 W PSU provides enough power for a more demanding GPU up to a certain TDP, though the data does not specify that limit. The dual-slot GPU and 1x 16-pin power connector are standard, and the 245 mm length should fit in most mid-tower cases.

The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU fails, and the ECC memory support makes this platform viable for workstation use. The 10 nm process and 65 W TDP mean the CPU has thermal headroom for a modest overclock, but the multiplier is locked, so gains would be limited to BCLK adjustments.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field. The Intel Core i5-13400E is a mid-range Raptor Lake processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a high-end Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined percentile of 72 places this system in the upper tier of all benchmarked configurations, though it is not a top-tier enthusiast build.

The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking means it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, but it is not a flagship part. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking means it is well above average, close to the top quartile of graphics cards. The gap between these percentiles defines the system's character: the GPU is the star, and the CPU is a capable supporting component.

This pairing is best described as a high-refresh 1440p gaming machine with strong productivity credentials. The CPU's multi-core score of 22950 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad indicate a system that can handle both gaming and content creation without major compromises. The 72nd combined percentile confirms that this is a well-above-average configuration.

The data shows no measured FPS for this exact combination, so the build's real-world gaming performance is estimated from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 82nd percentile and the CPU's 62nd percentile suggest that the system will perform best in GPU-bound scenarios, which aligns with 1440p and 4K gaming.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 6638, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its best multi-core result is 22950 in Cinebench R23, with a single-core score of 3240. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9639 multi-core and 1360 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 2313 multi-core and 326 single-core. These scores show a processor that is competitive with older high-end parts, as evidenced by the nearest rivals: the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X at 6647 (deltaPct -0.1), the Core i9-9940X at 6657 (deltaPct -0.3), the Core i9-12900E at 6611 (deltaPct 0.4), and the Pentium Gold G6405 at 6605 (deltaPct 0.5).

The GPU's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5077, and Geekbench scores are 172660 for OpenCL and 178923 for Vulkan. PassMark results include 29137 for G3D, 15787 for GPU compute, 1305 for G2D, and 320 for DX9, 277 for DX11, 180 for DX10, and 108 for DX12. The nearest GPU rivals include the Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (deltaPct 0.1), the Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (deltaPct 0.8), the Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (deltaPct -1.2), and the RTX A500 Mobile at 39568 (deltaPct 2).

The combined picture is a system where the GPU is clearly the stronger component. The GPU's 82nd percentile is 20 points higher than the CPU's 62nd percentile, and the GPU's average score of 40377 is roughly six times higher than the CPU's 6638. This disparity means the system is GPU-dominant, and the CPU will be the first bottleneck in most tasks. The combined percentile of 72 reflects this balance: the system is strong overall, but the CPU holds it back from matching the GPU's performance tier.

The lack of measured FPS data means these scores are the only quantitative basis for performance estimation. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29137 and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 provide a reference point for synthetic performance, but real-world game frame rates will depend on the specific title and resolution. The data indicates a capable 1440p gaming system with strong compute performance, constrained by the CPU's mid-range position in the processor hierarchy.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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System Balance Analysis

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Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

FAQ

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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