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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. Its configuration pairs performance cores with efficiency cores, a hybrid design that allows the chip to scale from light single-threaded work to heavily threaded workloads. The base clock sits at 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 4.60 GHz, and the CPU carries a 65 W TDP, indicating a power-conscious design that still delivers substantial throughput.

The cache hierarchy is notable for a mid-range part: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 pool. This large L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming and data-heavy applications, as it reduces the frequency of memory accesses. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering builders flexibility in platform cost and performance. The lack of integrated graphics (the "F" suffix) means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which this build satisfies with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE.

Benchmark data reveals a processor that punches above its modest TDP. In Cinebench R23, the 13400F scores 22604 in multi-core and 3191 in single-core. The multi-core result is the standout figure, showing strong scaling from its 10 cores and 16 threads. The single-core score of 3191 is competitive for tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software that relies on one or two threads. Geekbench results corroborate this: 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core, placing the chip in a solid mid-to-upper tier for everyday responsiveness.

The 3DMark thread scaling tests provide a deeper look at how the CPU behaves under varying load levels. With 2 threads, the score is 1880; with 4 threads, it jumps to 3459; with 8 threads, it reaches 5591; and with 16 threads (max), it hits 7314. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads shows a 30.8% improvement, indicating that the hyper-threading implementation and core arrangement handle additional threads effectively. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark is lower than the Cinebench single-core figure, but this is typical of different benchmark methodologies.

PassMark results add another dimension. The multi-thread score is 25032, while the single-thread score is 3634. Data compression (311364) and integer math (79942) scores are strong, suggesting the CPU excels in file archiving, database operations, and general computational tasks. Floating-point math (60539) and extended instructions (19847) scores indicate solid performance in scientific and engineering applications, though not at the level of higher-core-count workstation chips.

The percentile ranking of 77 against all CPUs places the 13400F in the upper quartile. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avg score 25284, delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 (avg score 25362, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (avg score 25365, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avg score 25201, delta 0.4%). These deltas are remarkably tight, with all four rivals within 0.4% of the 13400F's average score of 25292. This indicates that the 13400F sits in a performance sweet spot where minor architectural differences between generations and brands yield nearly identical results. The Ryzen 9 6900HS is a mobile chip, yet it matches the desktop 13400F, showcasing how efficient modern laptop processors have become. The Ryzen 7 6800H similarly matches, demonstrating that this Intel chip's advantage is not overwhelming but rather part of a competitive cluster.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE pairing shows a system that ranks in the 77th percentile compared to all other CPU and GPU combinations. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, while the GPU's average is 32456. These are not directly comparable numbers—one measures processor tasks, the other graphics—but together they indicate a well-matched pair that avoids severe bottlenecking.

For the CPU, the Cinebench R20 scores of 8892 multi-core and 1255 single-core reinforce the R23 results. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 7307, suggesting that the CPU reaches its full throughput at 16 threads and does not benefit from additional software threads. This is expected for a 10-core/16-thread part, where the hyper-threading ceiling caps scaling.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 is the key gaming metric. This is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark that stresses ray tracing and high-fidelity rendering. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758 and Vulkan score of 99850 provide compute-oriented numbers, showing strong performance for tasks like video encoding, physics simulation, and GPU-accelerated rendering. PassMark G3D score of 27089 and GPU compute score of 15016 put the card in a high tier for rasterization and compute workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database are unusual: the AMD FirePro S10000 (avg score 32388, delta 0.2%), the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (avg score 32540, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (avg score 32601, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X (avg score 32176, delta 0.9%). These are all older or professional-oriented cards, which is odd given the RX 7900 GRE's modern RDNA 3.0 architecture. The tight deltas (under 1%) suggest that in the database's scoring methodology, the RX 7900 GRE falls into a performance band that these legacy cards also occupy, but this likely reflects a scoring anomaly rather than real-world equivalence. The RX 7900 GRE's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 GB of memory place it far above the RX 590 GME in actual gaming scenarios.

The absence of measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination is a significant caveat. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 77th percentile suggest a balanced system, but the actual gaming headroom depends on the specific title and resolution. The combined percentile of 77 reinforces that this is an upper-mid-range build, capable of high settings at 1440p and entry-level 4K in many titles, though the lack of direct FPS measurements means these conclusions are inferential.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This is a key flexibility point: builders can choose cheaper DDR4 modules or opt for faster DDR5, depending on motherboard selection and budget. The memory bus is dual-channel, so populating two DIMM slots is recommended for optimal bandwidth. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself, enabling high-speed connectivity for modern NVMe SSDs and GPUs that support PCIe 5.0. However, the GPU in this build, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward-compatible and will not bottleneck on the older interface.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W is low for a 10-core part, meaning a capable air cooler is sufficient for most workloads. The GPU, on the other hand, has a TDP of 260 W and requires a 600 W power supply per the suggested PSU rating. This leaves headroom for the rest of the system, including motherboard, drives, and fans. The GPU draws power via two 8-pin connectors, which is standard for this class. The dual-slot design requires adequate case clearance—the card is 276 mm long, 110 mm tall, and 51 mm wide—so a mid-tower or larger chassis is advisable.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to the memory subsystem. If a builder chose DDR4 initially, moving to DDR5 would require a new motherboard, so that is not a drop-in upgrade. Instead, adding more capacity or faster modules within the chosen memory type is the practical path. The CPU itself is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking headroom is limited, but the boost clock of 4.60 GHz is already high. For GPU upgrades, the RX 7900 GRE's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface means a future card using the same interface will work without issue. The 600 W PSU provides some headroom for a slightly more power-hungry GPU, but a significant jump would require a PSU upgrade as well.

The platform's active production status and 2023 release date mean the socket is still current, though Intel's subsequent generations have moved to different sockets. This means the upgrade path within Socket 1700 is limited to 13th-gen and some 14th-gen parts, but those are still viable options if more CPU cores are needed later. The 13400F's 10 cores are already substantial, and a jump to a 16-core part from the same generation would be the primary CPU upgrade path.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a system where the CPU and GPU are closely matched in percentile terms, both at 77. This suggests that neither component is drastically over- or under-powered relative to the other, but the nature of workloads determines which one becomes the limiting factor. In CPU-bound scenarios—such as esports titles at low resolutions, strategy games with heavy simulation, or productivity tasks like code compilation—the 13400F's single-thread score of 3191 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 22604 will set the ceiling. The GPU's high compute scores (175758 OpenCL) matter less when the CPU cannot feed frames fast enough.

In GPU-bound scenarios—such as AAA games at 4K with ultra settings, ray tracing workloads, or 3D rendering—the RX 7900 GRE's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will dominate the frame rate. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 is sufficient to keep up with the GPU in most modern titles, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's rasterization and shading units (5120 shading units, 320 TMUs, 160 ROPs) are the primary drivers. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814 indicates the GPU is capable of handling modern DX12 workloads, but the absence of measured FPS data means the exact balance point is unknown.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the FACT PACK, so bottleneck conclusions must be drawn from percentiles. A system in the 77th combined percentile typically shows balanced performance, where neither component is the clear weak link. However, the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 260 W TDP hint that the GPU draws significantly more power and likely generates more heat, meaning thermal throttling could affect the GPU first in a poorly ventilated case. The CPU's lower power draw also means it can sustain boost clocks longer under load, favoring CPU-heavy tasks. Conversely, the GPU's higher power draw and larger die size (529 mm² vs. 215 mm²) suggest it may be the first to hit thermal limits in sustained workloads like mining or extended rendering sessions.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, using a hybrid architecture of performance and efficiency cores.

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

A: The 13400F scores 25292 on average, with deltas of 0% against the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, -0.3% against the Intel Core 5 120, -0.3% against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and 0.4% against the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE has 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth via a 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU build?

A: The build ranks in the 77th percentile against all other CPU and GPU combinations.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and suggested power supply?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 260 W and a suggested PSU rating of 600 W, with two 8-pin power connectors required.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the "F" suffix means the CPU has no integrated graphics, so the discrete GPU is mandatory.

Q: What PCIe version does the GPU use?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for other devices.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who want high-end 1440p gaming and capable 4K performance without stepping into flagship territory. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 77th percentile ranking combine for a system that handles modern AAA titles at high to ultra settings. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on the GPU is future-proof for texture-heavy games, and the 576.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth high-resolution rendering.

Content creators will find the CPU's multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 22604 useful for video editing and 3D rendering, while the GPU's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates GPU-accelerated workloads like Blender or DaVinci Resolve. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 175758 indicates strong compute performance for these tasks. Software developers benefit from the CPU's single-thread score of 3191 in Cinebench R23, which handles compilation and IDE responsiveness well, and the PassMark data encryption score of 16608 suggests strong security-related workloads.

Students and small business users building a workstation will appreciate the platform's flexibility with DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, allowing cost-effective builds without sacrificing performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP means lower electricity costs over time compared to higher-power parts, and the 215 mm² die size indicates a thermally manageable chip. The GPU's active production status and 2023 release date mean it is a current product with ongoing driver support, important for long-term reliability in professional environments.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 and the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 indicate a pairing that can drive high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. The CPU's single-thread performance of 960 in 3DMark single-thread ensures esports games like CS:GO or Valorant will not be CPU-limited, but the absence of measured FPS data means exact frame rates are estimates.

Streaming: The CPU's multi-thread score of 22604 in Cinebench R23 provides headroom for x264 encoding while gaming, and the GPU's 16 GB of memory and high compute scores (175758 OpenCL) support NVENC-like streaming via AMD's encoder. The PassMark data compression score of 311364 helps with stream buffer management.

Video editing: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, which accelerates timeline scrubbing and export times in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth and 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 handle effects and color grading in real time.

3D rendering: The GPU's 5120 shading units and 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 provide substantial compute for rendering engines like Blender Cycles or Octane, while the CPU's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2278 and R20 of 8892 handle CPU-based rendering fallbacks. The 16 GB memory prevents out-of-memory errors in complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 1996 and multi-core of 11068 ensure fast compilation and responsive IDEs. The PassMark integer math score of 79942 indicates strong performance for build tools and static analysis, and the 20 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed code.

Student and office work: The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3634 handles everyday tasks like web browsing, word processing, and spreadsheet calculations with ease. The GPU's 1180 PassMark G2D score ensures smooth 2D desktop rendering, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power costs low for all-day operation.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The CPU is from the Core 13th Gen series (Raptor Lake architecture), while the GPU is from the Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3.0 architecture). The combination ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPU+GPU pairings, placing it in the upper-mid-range tier of desktop systems.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 and the GPU's average of 32456 together form a system that is well-suited for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 5120 shading units, deliver a balanced platform where neither component is likely to be a severe bottleneck in most applications. The build's class is firmly desktop, with no laptop or mobile compromises, and the active production status of both components ensures ongoing availability and support.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 provide a basis for these estimates.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and the GPU's high fill rates (359.2 GPixel/s pixel rate, 718.4 GTexel/s texture rate) suggest that most games will be GPU-limited at ultra settings, with frame rates well above 60 FPS in competitive titles. At 1440p, the GPU's 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth will maintain high frame rates in AAA games, though the lack of measured data makes precise estimates difficult. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB memory and 160 ROPs will handle textures and rasterization, but frame rates will drop below 1440p levels, and ray tracing workloads will be more demanding given the 80 RT cores.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 27089 indicates strong rasterization performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 107 show modern API support. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 99850 suggests good Vulkan-based game performance, which many modern titles use. The CPU's 20 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for game data, benefiting open-world titles. Overall, this build is estimated to deliver a high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p experience, with playable 4K in less demanding titles, but these are projections, not measured results.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process node. It contains 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die, with a transistor density of 109.1 million per mm². The GPU has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 render output units, along with 80 ray tracing cores. The FP32 performance is 45.98 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 91.96 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

Memory is a strong point: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. This large memory pool and high bandwidth support high-resolution textures and compute-heavy workloads. The base clock is 1287 MHz, with a boost clock of 2245 MHz and a game clock of 1880 MHz, providing a wide dynamic range for power management.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its tier. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 is the most modern metric, showing strong DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench OpenCL (175758) and Vulkan (99850) scores indicate robust compute capabilities, useful for rendering and AI inference. PassMark G3D (27089) and GPU compute (15016) confirm solid rasterization and general-purpose performance.

The RT cores (80) enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad score suggests this is not the card's primary strength—rasterization is where it excels. The pixel rate of 359.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 718.4 GTexel/s are high, supporting high-resolution displays. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1a, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C, offering flexibility for multi-monitor setups or VR headsets. The GPU's TDP of 260 W requires a 600 W PSU, and the dual-slot cooler with 2x 8-pin connectors fits standard ATX cases.

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