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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 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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87%

GPU

88%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

13,745 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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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

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50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT pairing represents a desktop configuration built around a 10-core Raptor Lake processor and a high-end RDNA 3 graphics card. The CPU holds a 77th percentile ranking against all processors, while the GPU sits at the 55th percentile against all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 66. This build is measured across a wide range of titles, with an average FPS of 168.2 across all tested games, placing it at rank 766 out of 3732 pairs. The data indicates a platform aimed at high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the GPU serving as the primary driver of visual fidelity and the CPU providing a solid foundation for modern workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The chip features a hybrid configuration, though the fact pack doesn't specify the exact P-core/E-core split; it does detail a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses the Intel Socket 1700, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. With a TDP of 65 W, it is a relatively power-efficient part for a desktop CPU.

Benchmark data shows a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark score jumps from 960 in single-thread to 1880 with 2 threads, 3459 with 4 threads, and 5591 with 8 threads. At 16 threads, the score reaches 7314, which is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7307. This plateau suggests the processor’s scaling efficiency diminishes beyond 8 threads, as the addition of more threads yields a minimal performance increase in this particular test. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 22604, which is roughly 7 times the single-core score of 3191, indicating strong parallel processing capability for rendering tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4% delta). This means the i5-13400F performs essentially on par with these competitors, with deltas of less than half a percent in either direction. For real workloads, this means a user will not notice a meaningful difference between this chip and its closest alternatives in productivity tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, as the scores are statistically equivalent.

In Geekbench, the multicore score is 11068 against a single-core score of 1996. PassMark results show a multithread score of 25032 and a single-thread score of 3634. The data compression score of 311364 and encryption score of 16608 highlight the CPU's capability in data-heavy tasks. The floating-point math score of 60539 and integer math score of 79942 suggest solid performance for scientific calculations and general computing, respectively. The CPU's 65 W TDP and active production status indicate it is a current, mainstream desktop option with a launch MSRP of $196.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The i5-13400F scores 25292, while the Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, resulting in a delta of 0.4% in favor of the Intel chip. In practical terms, this difference is negligible for most workloads.

Q: What is the maximum memory bandwidth supported by this CPU?

A: The fact pack specifies that the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but it does not list a specific memory bandwidth number. The data only confirms the type and channel configuration.

Q: Does the RX 7900 XT support the latest graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This makes it compatible with modern games and applications that leverage these APIs.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 7900 XT and the RX 9070 XT?

A: The average benchmark scores show the RX 7900 XT at 13745 and the RX 9070 XT at 13543. This gives the RX 7900 XT a 1.5% lead over the RX 9070 XT in the data provided.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the RX 7900 XT?

A: The GPU has a boost clock of 2394 MHz, with a game clock of 2025 MHz and a base clock of 1387 MHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7900 XT have and what is its bus width?

A: The card features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F overclockable?

A: No. The fact pack indicates that the multiplier is unlocked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning the processor does not support overclocking in the traditional sense.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 31 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 57,700 million transistors on a 529 mm² die. The GPU has 5376 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 192 render output units. For ray tracing, it includes 84 dedicated RT cores. The card’s clock speeds are defined by a base clock of 1387 MHz, a game clock of 2025 MHz, and a boost clock of 2394 MHz. Memory runs at 2500 MHz, translating to 20 Gbps effective, across a 320-bit bus for a total bandwidth of 800.0 GB/s.

The GPU’s compute capabilities are substantial. It delivers 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 103.0 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio). Pixel fill rate is 459.6 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 804.4 GTexel/s. The card is dual-slot, requires 2x 8-pin power connectors, and has a TDP of 300 W, with a suggested PSU of 700 W. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and offers display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C.

In benchmark tests, the RX 7900 XT scores 5623 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Geekbench results show an OpenCL score of 12756 and a Vulkan score of 71068. PassMark G3D score is 29009, with a GPU compute score of 16828. The average benchmark score is 13745, which places the GPU at the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 660M with an average score of 13812 (-0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile at 13821 (-0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 570X at 13871 (-0.9% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT at 13543 (1.5% delta). This indicates the RX 7900 XT performs at a level comparable to these other cards, with less than a 1% difference from most of them, though it holds a slight edge over the RX 9070 XT.

For rendering workloads, the 20 GB VRAM and 800 GB/s bandwidth are significant assets, allowing for large textures and complex scenes to be loaded without stuttering. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the fact pack does not provide specific ray tracing benchmark scores. The card’s 300 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU indicate a high power draw, requiring a robust power supply. The production status is end-of-life, and its launch MSRP is 899 USD.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a system where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling for gaming. The CPU’s 77th percentile rank and the GPU’s 55th percentile rank show a significant gap in relative performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that this pairing is capable of high frame rates, indicating that the CPU is sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The pair's average FPS of 168.2 across all games is high, and the rank of 766 out of 3732 pairs places it in the top 20% of all tested combinations.

Looking at specific games, the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU often becomes the limiting factor in esports titles. For example, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 274 FPS at 1080p, but this drops to 101 FPS at 4K. The 4K score is likely GPU-limited, while the 1080p score might be CPU-bound. In contrast, a demanding title like Cyberpunk 2077 shows 81 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. The smaller delta between 1080p and 1440p (from 81 to 60) compared to the delta between 1440p and 4K (from 60 to 40) suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s performance in threads is a key factor. With a max-thread 3DMark score of 7307, it can feed the GPU in most games. However, in CPU-intensive simulations like Microsoft Flight Simulator, we see 98.5 FPS at 1080p, 79.7 FPS at 1440p, and 56.8 FPS at 4K. This steady decline suggests a balanced load between CPU and GPU, with neither component being an extreme bottleneck. The fact that the CPU’s average score is 0% delta from the Ryzen 9 6900HS means it is not holding back the GPU in a way that a lower-tier chip might.

The 20 GB VRAM of the GPU is a crucial buffer. In games like Ark: Survival Ascended, which is known for high VRAM usage, the card achieves 40 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K. The low absolute numbers here indicate that the GPU is heavily taxed, and the VRAM capacity is not the issue; it is the raw compute power that limits performance in this particular title. Overall, the system is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where the CPU can push enough frames and the GPU can render at high settings without being completely overwhelmed.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS data shows excellent performance in competitive titles. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 274 FPS at 1080p, and Valorant reaches 456 FPS at 1080p and 432 FPS at 1440p. For less demanding games like Roblox, the system achieves 353.8 FPS at 1080p. These numbers confirm that the pairing is ideal for esports and fast-paced shooters where frame rate is king.

Content creators and developers will also find value here. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and Geekbench multicore score of 11068 indicate strong performance for video editing and 3D rendering. The GPU’s 20 GB VRAM and 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or for machine learning tasks that require large memory footprints. The high Vulkan score of 71068 suggests good performance in compute-heavy graphics workloads.

Students and small business users looking for a workstation that can handle both productivity and entertainment will find this spec sufficient. The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3634 ensures snappy responsiveness in office applications, while the multithread score of 25032 can handle compilation tasks or running virtual machines. The GPU’s dual-slot design and 276 mm length make it a manageable fit for most mid-tower cases, though the 300 W TDP requires adequate cooling. This is not a budget build, but for users who need a single machine for both work and play, the performance metrics justify the component selection.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the LGA 1700 socket, which is a platform that supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This provides flexibility for builders to choose between lower-cost DDR4 or higher-performance DDR5. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, ensuring compatibility with the fastest NVMe SSDs and future GPUs. The GPU, however, uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so it will not saturate the CPU’s PCIe 5.0 lanes, but it is fully backward compatible.

The system’s power requirements are defined by the GPU’s 300 W TDP and the CPU’s 65 W TDP. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 700 W, which provides headroom for the entire system. Given the end-of-life status of the RX 7900 XT, a sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU with a newer model when performance needs grow. The CPU’s active production status and 77th percentile rank mean it will remain relevant for several more years.

For a platform upgrade, the user would need to move to a new socket, as LGA 1700 is the final stop for this generation. The memory support for DDR5 means that a future build can reuse the RAM if the user opted for DDR5 initially. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU is a future-proofing feature, but the current GPU only uses Gen 4. The 65 W TDP of the CPU means that most standard air coolers will suffice, leaving more budget for the GPU or other components. The system’s upgrade path is primarily GPU-centric, as the CPU is already a strong performer for its class.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a 0% delta, showing statistical parity. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). These results show the i5-13400F is a mid-to-high-tier performer that competes directly with both laptop and desktop chips in the same performance band.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 13745, which is at the 55th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon 660M, scores 13812 (-0.5% delta), followed by the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile at 13821 (-0.5% delta). The AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871 (-0.9% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT scores 13543 (1.5% delta). The GPU’s percentile ranking is notably lower than the CPU’s, which is a reflection of the broad range of GPUs in the database, including many lower-end models.

The combined picture shows a system with a combined percentile of 66. The pair’s average FPS across all games is 168.2, and it ranks 766th out of 3732 pairs. This indicates that while the individual components have different percentile rankings, their combination performs well above average in real-world gaming scenarios. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in many titles, but the CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores prevent it from being a significant bottleneck, resulting in a cohesive and capable gaming system.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) pairing the Intel Core i5-13400F with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP and a 77th percentile rank. The GPU is a high-end RDNA 3.0 card with 20 GB VRAM, a 300 W TDP, and a 55th percentile rank. The combination yields a 66th combined percentile, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25292 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, showing it is a solid mid-range choice. The GPU’s average score of 13745 is also in line with its nearest competitors, indicating it performs as expected for its class. The system is designed for high-performance gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing strong compute and the GPU delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The data confirms this is a well-rounded desktop configuration suitable for a wide range of demanding tasks.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data shows this system excels at high-refresh-rate gaming. In esports titles, the performance is exceptional. Counter-Strike 2 runs at 274 FPS at 1080p and 181 FPS at 1440p. Valorant achieves 456 FPS at 1080p and 432 FPS at 1440p. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X hits 328.6 FPS at 1080p and 213.1 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are well above the threshold for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, making the build ideal for competitive play.

For AAA titles, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU’s limits at higher resolutions. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 81 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves 73 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. Call of Duty: Warzone performs well, with 141 FPS at 1080p, 126 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The system handles 1440p high-ultra settings in most modern games, but 4K gaming will require lowering settings or using upscaling technologies to maintain smooth frame rates.

Older or less demanding games run at very high frame rates. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive runs at 605.6 FPS at 1080p, and Roblox at 353.8 FPS. Minecraft hits 274 FPS at 1080p, which is identical to the Counter-Strike 2 score at the same resolution. The data confirms that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in most titles, but the CPU’s strong performance ensures it does not hold back the system, providing a consistent experience across a diverse library of games.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This build is exceptional for 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming. The measured FPS in Valorant (456 at 1080p) and Counter-Strike 2 (274 at 1080p) shows it can easily drive 240Hz monitors. At 1440p, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X hits 213.1 FPS, keeping the experience smooth on high-refresh displays.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads and strong multithread scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 22604) provide ample headroom for streaming software while gaming. The GPU’s 20 GB VRAM and high compute capabilities can handle hardware encoding, though the fact pack does not specify an encoder. The overall performance suggests streaming at 1080p will not significantly impact game frame rates.

Video editing: The CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 25032 and Geekbench multicore score of 11068 make it capable of handling 4K video timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU’s 51.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects and rendering in compatible software.

3D rendering: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 is a strong indicator of CPU-based rendering performance. For GPU rendering, the RX 7900 XT’s 20 GB VRAM and high FP32 throughput allow for complex scenes to be rendered, though specific render benchmark scores are not provided.

Software development: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3634 in PassMark ensures fast compilation of smaller projects, while the multithread score of 25032 helps speed up parallel builds. The 20 MB L3 cache and 16 threads are beneficial for running multiple virtual machines or containers.

Student and office work: The CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 3634 ensures responsive web browsing and office applications. The GPU is overkill for this use case, but its presence does not hinder productivity. The system’s 65 W CPU TDP and overall performance make it a capable machine for research, data analysis, and general coursework.

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

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13400F

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valorant

Valorant

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

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CPU Analysis

FAQ

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Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

Build Overview

Gaming Performance

Usage Scenarios

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

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Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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