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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

87%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

19,765 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT represents a balanced mid-range desktop configuration. This analysis examines the platform, performance metrics, and workload characteristics based exclusively on the provided benchmark data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which anchors this build in the Raptor Lake generation. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more prevalent memory modules and the newer standard. The platform does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is provided by the CPU with Gen 5, 16 Lanes, ensuring ample bandwidth for current and next-generation graphics cards, although the GPU itself utilizes a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Power requirements are modest. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU’s suggested PSU is 450 W. This suggests a typical mid-range power supply will provide sufficient headroom for the entire system without excessive overhead. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width, which are standard considerations for case compatibility.

A sensible next upgrade within this platform would be a higher-tier Raptor Lake processor, as the Socket 1700 interface is shared across the generation. The current CPU’s performance metrics, which will be detailed later, indicate there is headroom in the platform for a more powerful GPU at higher resolutions without the processor becoming a primary constraint in all scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a strong multi-threaded performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 points in the multi-core test and 3191 points in the single-core test. This multi-core score is significantly higher than the single-core score, reflecting the benefit of its 10 cores and 16 threads. The Geekbench results echo this, with a multi-core score of 11068 and a single-core score of 1996. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1880 points with 2 threads to 7314 points with 16 threads, indicating good multi-threading efficiency.

The CPU’s overall average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This places it in a competitive position against its nearest rivals. It performs essentially on par with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average score of 25284, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, which scores 25201. It is slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, both of which have average scores around 25364, with a deltaPct of -0.3%. This indicates the 13400F is a top-tier performer in its class, trading blows with high-end mobile and desktop chips.

The GPU, the Radeon RX 6650 XT, shows a different performance tier. Its average benchmark score is 19765, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 17166. Its nearest rivals are all professional workstation cards, such as the NVIDIA Tesla K40m and the AMD FirePro W7000, with scores of 19885 and 19905 respectively. This indicates the RX 6650 XT’s performance is comparable to older, high-end workstation parts, though its feature set is geared towards consumer gaming.

The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pair is 71, and the pair ranks 2336 out of 3732 pairs based on FPS data. The average FPS across all tested games is 107.8. This combined figure suggests a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable 1440p gaming, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K in demanding titles.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clock speeds are set at a base of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz, with memory running at an effective 17.5 Gbps.

For ray tracing, the GPU includes 32 RT cores. The FP32 performance is 10.79 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 21.59 TFLOPS (2:1). The pixel rate is 168.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 337.3 GTexel/s. These specifications indicate a card designed for solid 1080p and entry-level 1440p rasterization performance.

The benchmark scores for the GPU show a mixed picture. The Passmark G3D score of 17166 is solid for gaming, but the DirectX 12 score of 62 is notably low, suggesting potential driver overhead or architectural limitations in specific API workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 81306 is much stronger. The GPU’s compute performance, as measured by Passmark GPU Compute at 7532, is respectable but not exceptional. For rendering workloads, the 8 GB VRAM and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p textures, but the 128-bit bus can be a limiting factor in heavy, texture-rich scenes. The 32 RT cores provide some ray tracing capability, but the performance will be modest compared to dedicated ray tracing hardware from the competition.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the CPU has significantly more headroom than the GPU. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile. This suggests that in many gaming scenarios, the GPU will be the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become more critical.

Looking at the FPS scaling across games, this is evident. In a game like Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 161.2 FPS at 1080p to 104.3 FPS at 1440p and 62.3 FPS at 4K. This significant drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. Similarly, in Call of Duty: Warzone, the frame rate drops from 141 FPS at 1080p to 126 FPS at 1440p, showing less of a drop, but still a downward trend. The GPU is the bottleneck in these cases.

However, the CPU is not without its limits. In a highly CPU-intensive title like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the frame rate is 59 FPS at 1080p and only drops to 49.6 FPS at 1440p. This smaller difference between resolutions indicates that the CPU is a more significant contributor to the frame time at 1080p. The CPU’s single-thread performance, while strong, becomes a factor in simulation and strategy games that rely on complex physics and AI calculations.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is a clear strength. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 is over 7 times its single-core score, indicating excellent parallel processing capability. This makes it a strong partner for content creation tasks that can utilize all 16 threads, such as video rendering or 3D modeling. In gaming, the 16 threads ensure that background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple cores will not cause stuttering, but the primary frame rate limiter will be the RX 6650 XT.

The overall balance is good for a 1080p gaming rig. The CPU is powerful enough to feed the GPU in most titles, and the GPU is powerful enough to deliver high frame rates at that resolution. The pairing becomes less balanced at higher resolutions, where the GPU’s limitations are more apparent.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is a strong fit for gamers who primarily play at 1920x1080 and want to achieve high frame rates in competitive titles. The measured FPS data shows that the pair can push well over 140 FPS in games like Call of Duty: Warzone and Counter-Strike 2 at this resolution. It is also a suitable choice for gamers who play at 2560x1440 and are willing to adjust settings from "Ultra" to "High" to maintain playable frame rates, as seen in games like Assetto Corsa (65.9 FPS) and Control (51.8 FPS).

For content creators, the CPU is the star. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 indicate it can handle video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease. The GPU can assist with hardware-accelerated effects in supported software, but the 8 GB VRAM may be a constraint for very large 3D scenes or 4K video editing timelines.

Students and small business users building a workstation will find this a capable platform for productivity tasks. The CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 and data compression score of 311364 show it can handle multitasking and data-heavy workloads efficiently. The system is not ideal for developers targeting the latest AAA games at 4K, as the GPU will struggle, but it is more than adequate for general software development, web browsing, and office applications.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data for this pair shows a clear pattern of strong 1080p performance, good 1440p performance, and weak 4K performance. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports titles. Valorant runs at 370 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 357.3 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 161.2 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege also performs well at 192 FPS.

For AAA games at 1080p, the performance is generally solid, though some titles require compromises. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 141 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 95.2 FPS. More demanding titles show lower frame rates, such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 46.1 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 43.5 FPS. These are playable but not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Esports titles remain playable, with Valorant at 316 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 at 104.3 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone still runs well at 126 FPS. However, AAA titles start to struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 39.1 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 drops to 32.8 FPS. This indicates that 1440p gaming is possible, but users will need to lower graphics settings from Ultra to maintain smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Most games fall below 45 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone is an exception at 107 FPS, but this is likely due to the game’s engine being well-optimized. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 21.7 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 22.2 FPS, which is not a playable experience for most users. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K textures.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance percentile for this CPU and GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile for this pair is 71, placing it above the majority of desktop configurations.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the Core i5-13400F is not unlocked for overclocking.

Q: What type of memory does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bus width?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s.

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

A: The suggested PSU for the Radeon RX 6650 XT is 450 W.

Q: What is the CPU's performance in a single-threaded workload?

A: The CPU scores 3191 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core test and 960 points in the 3DMark single-thread test.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the production status for the Radeon RX 6650 XT is listed as End-of-life.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The combined percentile of 71 indicates this is a solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range system.

The CPU is the stronger component, ranking in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, making it a high-performance processor for its class. The GPU, ranking in the 65th percentile, is a competent but more modest performer. The pair ranks 2336 out of 3732 pairs based on FPS, and their average FPS across all tested games is 107.8. This data supports the conclusion that this is a system built for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing ample processing power for productivity and content creation tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 215 mm².

The CPU’s benchmark scores paint a picture of a very capable multi-threaded processor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 is exceptionally high, making it competitive with much more expensive processors. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 further confirm its strength in parallel workloads. This is driven by the combination of 10 cores and 16 threads, which allows it to handle demanding tasks like video rendering, 3D modeling, and code compilation efficiently.

Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 960. This ensures good responsiveness in everyday tasks and solid performance in games that rely on single-thread performance. The Passmark single-thread score of 3634 is also competitive. The CPU’s performance in specific tasks is varied; for example, it scores 311364 in data compression and 16608 in data encryption, showing its versatility. The average benchmark score of 25292 and its position in the 77th percentile of all CPUs confirm that the 13400F is a high-performance processor that will not be the bottleneck in most gaming and productivity scenarios.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13400F

AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

GPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

Gaming Performance

FAQ

Build Overview

CPU Analysis

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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