SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

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88 / 100
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Power Build

Top 12% 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%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

17,083 Benchmark Score
Top 10% 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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Game Performance Benchmarks

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Performance Insights

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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

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400F sits on the LGA 1700 socket, which is the platform anchor for this build. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving you a genuine choice at checkout: you can save on existing DDR4 modules or invest in DDR5 for future-proofing. The memory bus is dual-channel, so a matched pair of sticks is the correct configuration. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor itself, which is the primary slot for a graphics card or NVMe drive; the GPU in this build uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slot and will run at the appropriate speed.

The power supply requirement is modest. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, and the GPU's suggested PSU is 450 W, so most quality power supplies in that range will handle this system without issue. There is no need for exotic high-wattage PSUs; a standard 450 W unit with the required 8-pin PCIe connector for the GPU is the baseline. The GPU is a dual-slot card with a single 8-pin power connector, and its physical dimensions are 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height, so it will fit in most mid-tower cases and many smaller form factor cases as well.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is off the table; you are buying this platform for its stock performance, not headroom. The production status for both parts is active, meaning they are current products. A sensible next upgrade path from this system would be to increase memory capacity if you are on 16 GB, or to move to a higher-tier LGA 1700 CPU later, as the socket will accept other 13th generation parts. However, the 13400F itself is a solid mid-range anchor, and the first upgrade most users will feel is a GPU swap down the line, since the platform's PCIe and PSU headroom can accommodate a more powerful card within the 450 W suggested PSU limit if you also upgrade the PSU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong showing for a mainstream desktop chip. Its nearest rivals are telling: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a deltaPct of 0, meaning the 13400F is statistically tied with a flagship laptop-class processor. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is -0.3% relative to the 13400F, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% behind. In short, the 13400F is competitive with a range of high-end mobile and desktop chips, and it is the top performer among its immediate rivals in this data set. The CPU's multithreaded score in Cinebench R23 is 22604, while the single-core score is 3191. The Geekbench multicore score is 11068 with a single-core score of 1996, confirming that this chip has both strong multi-threaded throughput and respectable single-thread capability.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 17083, placing it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with a score of 17037, which is 0.3% behind the RX 7600 XT, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019, which is 0.4% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is -0.7% relative to the RX 7600 XT, meaning the RTX 3070 is just ahead. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16932, which is 0.9% behind. The RX 7600 XT is thus positioned in the same performance tier as an RTX 3070, which is a notable achievement for a newer card with more VRAM. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2348, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 92426.

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair is 69, meaning this system outperforms 69% of all tested desktop builds. The pair rank is 2538 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across tested games of 104. That average FPS figure is the headline: this is a system that delivers a smooth, high-refresh experience at 1080p and is capable at 1440p, with 4K being a stretch for many titles. The data indicates a balanced mid-range build that punches above its weight in CPU compute but is more modest on the GPU side.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 77th percentile versus the GPU's 60th percentile shows that the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This means in CPU-bound scenarios, such as esports titles at low resolutions or productivity tasks, the 13400F will not hold back the system; it has headroom. Conversely, the GPU is the limiting factor in GPU-bound workloads, particularly at higher resolutions and with demanding graphics settings. The FPS scaling across resolutions supports this: in a game like Call of Duty: Warzone, the system delivers 145.1 FPS at 1920x1080, 127.9 FPS at 2560x1440, and 107.6 FPS at 3840x2160. The drop from 1080p to 4K is only about 26%, which suggests the CPU is doing heavy lifting to keep FPS high even as the GPU gets more stressed. In contrast, a game like Ark: Survival Ascended shows 22.4 FPS at 1080p, 17.6 FPS at 1440p, and 6 FPS at 4K — this is a GPU-bound title where the RX 7600 XT simply cannot keep up with the demands.

The bottleneck analysis is clear: at 1080p, the CPU provides enough speed to push high FPS in lighter titles, but the GPU will cap performance in heavy titles. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the primary limiter in almost all games. At 4K, the GPU is severely overtaxed, and the CPU's advantage becomes irrelevant. For users targeting high-refresh 1080p gaming, this pair is well balanced. For 1440p high-refresh, you will need to adjust settings from ultra. The percentile gap of 17 points between CPU and GPU is moderate; it is not a severe mismatch, but it does indicate that the CPU is capable of driving a stronger GPU if you choose to upgrade later without changing the processor.

Who Should Build It

This system targets a broad audience, but the data points to specific users. The CPU's 77th percentile makes it an excellent choice for content creators and developers who need strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and the Passmark multithread score of 25032 indicate that video editing, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks will be handled with ease. The GPU's 60th percentile, combined with its 16 GB of VRAM, makes it suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings and for light to moderate GPU-accelerated workloads. Students and small business workstations will find this system overkill for office tasks, but the headroom means it will not become obsolete quickly, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs low.

Gamers at 1080p with high-refresh monitors will find the most value here, as the average FPS of 104 across games indicates a smooth experience. Gamers at 1440p will need to make compromises, but the system is playable. Gamers at 4K should look elsewhere, as the GPU is not designed for that resolution. The system is also suitable for streamers who play less demanding titles, as the CPU has enough cores to handle encoding while gaming. For professional developers, the Passmark data encryption score of 16608 and extended instructions score of 19847 indicate strong performance in cryptographic and SIMD workloads)Skip. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3634, ensures that legacy or poorly optimized software will still run smoothly.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-S. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². The base clock is 2.50 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB of L3 cache. This cache configuration helps with gaming performance and latency-sensitive tasks. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which is a notable flexibility for builders. It does not have integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory — which this build has. The launch MSRP is $196, but this is a used or discounted part now, and the price is not a factor in this analysis.

The benchmark scores paint a clear picture. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 is excellent for a mainstream chip, and the single-core score of 3191 is strong. The Geekbench multicore score of 11068 with a single-core score of 1996 confirms this. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-threads score of 7307 are nearly identical, suggesting that the chip's performance scales well with additional threads up to its full countcy. The 8-thread score of 5591 and 4-thread score of 3459 show a predictable scaling pattern. The Passmark integer math score of 79942 and floating-point math score of 60539 indicate strong compute capabilities for general-purpose tasks. The data compression score of 311364 and random string sorting score of 32076 are relevant for archival and database workloads. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking means it is in the top quarter of all CPUs, which is a strong endorsement for a mid-range desktop chip.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data is based on actual testing, not estimates. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates in esports titles: Valorant hits 367.3 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 360 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 194 FPS. These are excellent numbers for competitive gaming. In AAA titles at 1080p, the performance is solid: Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 145.1 FPS, Minecraft at 161 FPS, and Assetto Corsa at 96.7 FPS. Heavier titles show the GPU's limits: Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 48 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 42 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 22.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that ultra settings are not achievable in the most demanding games, but medium to high settings will be playable.

At 2560x1440, the FPS drops are significant. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 127.9 FPS, Valorant at 316.7 FPS, and CS:GO at 248 FPS. However, Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 36 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 34.7 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 17.6 FPS. The average FPS across all games at 1440p is still reasonable, but the 4K numbers are mostly disappointing: Call of Duty: Warzone is the exception at 107.6 FPS, but most titles fall below 60 FPS. For example, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 24 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 6 FPS. The system is not a 4K gaming machine.

The data shows that this pair is best suited for 1080p high-refresh gaming, with 1440p being a secondary target for less demanding titles. The 16 GB of VRAM does not help at 4K if the GPU's raw compute is insufficient.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is based on the Navi 33 chip, using the RDNA 3.0 architecture. It is built on a 6 nm process from TSMC with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. The memory is 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, running at 2250 MHz with an effective speed of 18 Gbps, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This VRAM capacity is the standout feature; it is unusually large for this performance tier)Skip. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 32 ray-tracing cores.

The compute capabilities are significant: FP32 performance is 22.57 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 22.57 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 176.3 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 352.6 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The launch MSRP is 329 USD, but again, this is a data point, not a pricing discussion. The GPU's benchmark scores are more modest than its specs suggest: the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2348, the Geekbench Vulkan score is 48366, and the Passmark G3D score is 17132. The GPU compute score in Passmark is 8987.

The 60th percentile ranking indicates that this GPU is above average but not a high-end part. Its nearest rival being the RTX 3070, which is 0.7% ahead, shows that the RX 7600 XT trades blows with a previous-generation enthusiast card. The 16 GB VRAM is the main advantage over the RTX 3070's likely 8 GB, which matters for texture-heavy games and some productivity workloads. The ray-tracing hardware is present with 32 RT cores, but the performance in RT-heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (48 FPS at 1080p) suggests that ray tracing should be used sparingly, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU is a capable 1080p performer and a decent 1440p card for medium settings. Its power draw is 190 W TDP, which is modest for the performance on offer.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and what memory does it support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU scores 25292 on average, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284), and is -0.3% ahead of both the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 450 W. The CPU has a 65 W TDP. A quality 450 W unit with a single 8-pin PCIe power connector for the GPU is the baseline.

Q: What is the average FPS across all tested games?

A: The pair has an average FPS of 104 across all tested games, with a rank of 2538 out of 3732 pairs.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: For most titles, no. At 3840x2160, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 24 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 24 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 6 FPS. The exception is Call of Duty: Warzone at 107.6 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the CPU's integrated graphics field is null, so a discrete GPU is required for display output. This build includes one.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This system excels at 1080p competitive gaming. Valorant hits 367.3 FPS and CS:GO hits 360 FPS at 1080p, so you will be limited by your monitor's refresh rate, not the hardware. At 1440p, Valorant still delivers 316.7 FPS, making this a top-tier esports machine.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough throughput to handle game capture and encoding while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and the 16-thread 3DMark score of 7314 indicate that background tasks will not cause stutters in most titles.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Passmark multithread score of 25032) combined with the GPU's 16 GB VRAM (288.0 GB/s bandwidth) makes this a competent system for 1080p and some 1440p video editing in software like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, especially for effects that use GPU acceleration.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8892 and R15 multicore score of 2278 show that CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar will be fast. The GPU's 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 performance also accelerates GPU rendering in compatible engines, though the 60th percentile GPU ranking means it is not a professional render card.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 16608, extended instructions score of 19847, and integer math score of 79942 indicate strong performance for compilation, code analysis, and running virtual machines. The 77th percentile CPU ranking makes this a comfortable development workstation.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for typical office tasks, but the headroom ensures it will remain responsive for years. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption low, and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is irrelevant for spreadsheets but useful for occasional photo or video projects. The 10-core CPU will breeze through multitasking with dozens of browser tabs and office applications open.