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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

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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

87%

GPU

87%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

11,627 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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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

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The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is a desktop combination that targets a specific sweet spot: high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming with solid multi-threaded productivity. The data places this pairing at the 64th combined percentile, with the CPU at the 77th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 51st percentile among all GPUs. This imbalance is the core of its character—the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card, which means the GPU is typically the limiting factor in demanding 3D workloads, while the CPU ensures frame pacing stays consistent in less GPU-bound titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark results indicate a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative standing. The Core i5-13400F scores in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, while the RX 7800 XT sits at the 51st percentile against all GPUs. This 26-point gap suggests that in almost any gaming scenario, the GPU is the first component to reach its limit. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p, the system averages 145.8 FPS across all tested games, but the variance is high, ranging from 32.5 FPS in Ark: Survival Ascended to 505.8 FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The GPU-bound nature is most visible in titles with heavy rendering loads, such as Cyberpunk 2077, where the system produces 68.9 FPS at 1080p and drops to 50 FPS at 1440p, showing the GPU scaling with resolution.

However, the CPU is not entirely passive. In esports titles, the 13400F’s single-thread strength (3dmark_single_thread score of 960) allows the GPU to stretch its legs. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 229.4 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant hits 453.8 FPS at the same resolution, numbers that would be unattainable with a weaker processor. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases; at 4K, the gap between CPU and GPU narrows, and the system’s FPS in most games drops by roughly 50% from 1080p to 2160p, which is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2 falls from 62.2 FPS at 1080p to 31.4 FPS at 4K, a clear demonstration of the GPU being the constraining factor at higher resolutions.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a mature platform. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on motherboard selection and budget. The memory support is not ECC, which is typical for consumer desktop parts. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, while the GPU itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the graphics card will run at its full bandwidth, and there is headroom for future storage devices that might use the CPU’s Gen 5 lanes.

The RX 7800 XT has a TDP of 263 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is modest. This combined power draw is well within the range of a standard 600 W power supply, leaving headroom for additional drives or fans. The GPU requires two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot profile, measuring 267 mm in length, which fits in most mid-tower cases. A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the GPU with a higher-tier model from the Radeon RX 7000 series or a competing NVIDIA card, as the CPU’s 77th percentile standing suggests it has enough headroom to support a more powerful GPU without becoming a significant bottleneck. The platform itself is at the end of its socket generation, so a CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard, making the GPU the more logical first upgrade.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong for its class. In Cinebench R23, the 13400F scores 22604 in multi-core and 3191 in single-core. The multi-core result is indicative of a 10-core, 16-thread processor that handles heavily threaded workloads well. In Geekbench, the multicore score is 11068, and the single-core is 1996. The 3dmark tests show scaling: 1880 for 2 threads, 3459 for 4 threads, 5591 for 8 threads, and 7314 for 16 threads, with a max thread score of 7307. This scaling pattern is nearly linear up to 8 threads, indicating that the processor efficiently distributes work across its performance and efficiency cores.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are more mixed. Its Passmark G3D score is 24176, and its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 4157. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 54228, which is significantly higher than the OpenCL score of 18290, suggesting the RDNA 3.0 architecture has strong Vulkan performance. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 11627, placing it at the 51st percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (avgScore 11680, deltaPct -0.5) and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (avgScore 11842, deltaPct -1.8), which are lower-tier cards, indicating that the RX 7800 XT’s percentile ranking is dragged down by its raw compute benchmarks, even though its gaming performance is much stronger than those rivals. The combined picture is a CPU that is a top-tier performer and a GPU that is mid-pack in synthetic tests but punches above its weight in real-world gaming.

Who Should Build It

This build is for the gamer who wants high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p without sacrificing visual quality. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the system exceeds 144 FPS in games like Counter-Strike 2 (229.4 FPS), Valorant (453.8 FPS), and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X (272.1 FPS). At 1440p, it still maintains playable frame rates in most titles, with Call of Duty: Warzone at 127.3 FPS and Assetto Corsa at 96.8 FPS. For content creators, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and Passmark multithread score of 25032 indicate that video editing and 3D rendering tasks will be handled competently. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for large textures and complex scenes.

Software developers will benefit from the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, which speed up compilation times. The Passmark data compression score of 311364 and integer math score of 79942 suggest strong performance in data-heavy tasks. Students and small business workstations will find this combination overkill for office work, but the system handles productivity suites with ease, and the GPU acceleration can help with spreadsheet rendering and light photo editing. The 64th combined percentile means it is not a top-tier enthusiast build, but it is well above average for a mainstream desktop.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. 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 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is typical for a mid-range desktop part, with a TDP of 65 W, which is efficient for the performance it delivers.

The benchmark scores show a processor that is strong in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1255 and R23 single-core score of 3191 are competitive, indicating that the boost clock of 4.60 GHz is effective. The Passmark single-thread score of 3634 confirms this. In multi-threaded workloads, the 3dmark 16-thread score of 7314 is nearly identical to the max thread score of 7307, which suggests that the processor reaches its performance plateau at 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 is strong for a 65 W part, showing that the efficiency cores contribute meaningfully to parallel tasks. The processor sits at the 77th percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avgScore 25284, deltaPct 0), meaning the 13400F is statistically tied with that mobile flagship in average score.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data, which is confirmed as measured (dataIsMeasured: true), provides a detailed view of this system’s gaming capabilities. At 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates in esports titles. Valorant runs at 453.8 FPS, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 505.8 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 at 229.4 FPS. These numbers are well beyond the refresh rates of most monitors, making this an excellent pairing for competitive gaming. At 1440p, these titles still deliver high numbers, with Valorant at 430.8 FPS and CS2 at 150.8 FPS.

For AAA titles, the performance is more moderate. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 68.9 FPS at 1080p and 50 FPS at 1440p, which is playable but not at high refresh rates. Red Dead Redemption 2 is similar, at 62.2 FPS and 47.1 FPS, respectively. At 4K, these demanding titles drop below 35 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay. However, less demanding games like Minecraft: Java Edition run at 224.1 FPS at 1080p and 144.1 FPS at 1440p, and Roblox at 294.8 FPS at 1080p. The system’s average FPS across all games is 145.8, with a rank of 1266 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the top third of tested combinations. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is a significant advantage for modern games that require large texture pools.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 64, meaning it outperforms 64% of all tested CPU and GPU pairings. The CPU is at the 77th percentile, while the GPU is at the 51st percentile.

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

A: The CPU is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average score of 25284 and a deltaPct of 0. It is also within 0.3% of the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock is 2438 MHz, effective at 19.5 Gbps.

Q: Is the system suitable for 4K gaming?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is possible but not ideal. In most tested games, FPS drops to below 60 at 3840x2160, with titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 32.4 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 31.4 FPS. It is better suited for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is unlocked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning it is a locked processor that cannot be overclocked via the multiplier. Boost behavior is automatic up to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the GPU is 600 W. The GPU has a TDP of 263 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 65 W, so a 600 W PSU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the memory support for the CPU?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types, using a dual-channel memory bus. It does not support ECC memory.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a RDNA 3.0 architecture card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 263 W TDP. The combined percentile of 64 places it in the upper-middle tier of all builds, with the CPU being a stronger component relative to its peers than the GPU. The system is well-balanced for its intended use case, which is high-refresh 1080p gaming and capable 1440p gaming, with enough CPU horsepower for productivity tasks.

The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking indicates it is a top-tier mainstream processor, while the GPU’s 51st percentile suggests it is an average performer in synthetic benchmarks. However, the measured gaming FPS shows that the GPU is more capable in real-world scenarios than its percentile suggests. The system’s pair rank by FPS is 1266 out of 3732, which puts it in the top 34% of all tested pairs. This is a practical, no-nonsense build that prioritizes frame rates over synthetic scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This is the primary strength of the build. At 1080p, the system delivers over 200 FPS in Valorant (453.8) and CS2 (229.4), and over 100 FPS in most AAA titles. At 1440p, it still exceeds 60 FPS in the majority of games, with Warzone at 127.3 FPS and Fortnite at 70.9 FPS. The CPU’s single-thread performance ensures that the GPU is not held back in these scenarios.

Streaming: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle encoding workloads alongside gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 indicates that x264 encoding would not severely impact gaming performance. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM also helps when running multiple applications simultaneously.

Video editing: The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 25032 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8892 provide solid performance for rendering timelines and exporting video. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 18290 and 16 GB of VRAM accelerate effects and color grading.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renders, the 13400F’s multi-core performance is strong, with a Geekbench multicore score of 11068. For GPU-accelerated rendering, the RX 7800 XT’s FP32 performance of 37.32 TFLOPS is substantial, though its Passmark GPU compute score of 13473 places it in the mid-range.

Software development: The CPU’s 16 threads speed up code compilation, and its data compression score of 311364 helps with build artifacts. The system handles multiple virtual machines or containers efficiently, given the 10 physical cores.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for basic productivity, but the fast single-core performance (3dmark single-thread score of 960) ensures snappy responsiveness in web browsers and office suites. The GPU accelerates video conferencing and any graphical presentation work, though power consumption is higher than needed for such tasks.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13400F

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

CPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

FAQ

Build Overview

Usage Scenarios

4K Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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