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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc A750

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87%

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91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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90-100

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F sits in the Core 13th Gen lineup as a Raptor Lake-S desktop part, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The chip pairs 10 physical cores with 16 threads, a configuration that mixes performance and efficiency cores. Its base clock runs at 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.60 GHz under load. The processor carries a 65 W TDP, which aligns with a mainstream power envelope. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 pool. This is a locked multiplier part, meaning overclocking is not officially supported.

Benchmark data paints a picture of a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 22604 in multi-core and 3191 in single-core. That multi-core result is nearly seven times the single-core figure, suggesting excellent scaling across the 16 threads. The 3DMark results reinforce this: 7314 in the 16-thread test versus 7307 at max threads, indicating that the processor is essentially saturated by 16 threads and adding more workload does not yield meaningful gains. The single-thread 3DMark score of 960, paired with the 4-thread score of 3459, shows that lightly threaded tasks still get solid performance from the boosted clock speed.

Geekbench results show 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core. The Passmark suite provides additional texture: multi-thread score of 25032, single-thread of 3634, and notable sub-scores in integer math (79942) and floating-point math (60539). The data compression score of 311364 is particularly strong, while the prime number finding score of 83 is comparatively low — this is typical of modern x86 cores that prioritize branch prediction and wide execution over raw prime-number iteration. The extended instructions score of 19847 indicates robust SIMD handling, relevant for media encoding and scientific workloads. The processor sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-13400F trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (deltaPct 0, average score 25284) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (deltaPct 0.4, average score 25201). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 by 0.3 percent (25362) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.3 percent (25365). These are paper-thin margins, all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-13400F is squarely in a performance tier where rival chips from both AMD and Intel deliver nearly identical aggregate throughput. The 5600X3D comparison is interesting — that chip is known for gaming-oriented cache tuning, yet the 13400F matches its overall average score.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from CPU and GPU benchmarks places this build at the 72nd percentile among all desktop pairings. The CPU alone holds the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This creates a slight asymmetry: the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own field.

The Intel Arc A750 GPU delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612. Its Geekbench results show 98554 in OpenCL and 85631 in Vulkan. The Passmark suite is more granular: G3D score of 12534, G2D of 732, and GPU compute of 5368. The DirectX sub-scores are notably lower — 65 for DX10, 72 for DX11, 70 for DX12, and 181 for DX9. These Passmark DX figures look weak in isolation, but they are a known quirk of this benchmark suite on Intel Arc hardware; the 3DMark and Geekbench numbers provide a more representative view of real-world capability. The GPU average benchmark score is 20582.

The GPU's nearest rivals show how tight the mid-range competition is. The Intel Arc B570 leads by 0.1 percent with an average score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 0.2 percent behind at 20534. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails by 0.4 percent at 20662, and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.5 percent ahead at 20480. All four rivals sit within half a percent of the Arc A750, making this a fiercely contested segment where benchmark scores alone cannot separate the cards.

For the CPU, the average benchmark score of 25292 places it just ahead of the Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25362). The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8892 and R15 multi-core of 2278 show consistent scaling across generations of that benchmark. The Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 closely mirrors the average benchmark score, confirming that the aggregate figure is representative of sustained multi-threaded throughput rather than a single favorable test.

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries. All gaming performance figures discussed in this analysis are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions, not direct measurements. This distinction matters for interpreting the gaming section that follows.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. This flexibility is a practical advantage: builders can choose between the lower cost of DDR4 or the higher bandwidth of DDR5 without changing the motherboard. The CPU does not support ECC memory, which limits its appeal for certain workstation scenarios where error correction is mandatory.

PCIe connectivity comes from the CPU with Gen 5 support across 16 lanes. This provides ample bandwidth for a modern GPU and future expansion cards. The platform is not forward-looking in the same way as newer sockets, but for a current build, Gen 5 PCIe on the CPU lanes ensures no bottleneck from the bus interface. The GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible and runs at its designed speed.

The power situation is straightforward. The CPU carries a 65 W TDP, and the GPU has a 225 W TDP. The suggested PSU for this combination is 550 W. The GPU requires both a 6-pin and an 8-pin power connector, so the chosen power supply must provide these. The Arc A750 is a dual-slot card, which is a standard form factor that fits most mid-tower cases. The CPU cooler situation is not specified in the data, but the 65 W TDP indicates that a capable air cooler is sufficient, and the locked multiplier means there is no overclocking headroom that would demand a larger cooling solution.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on what the builder prioritizes. The CPU is already at the 77th percentile, so upgrading the GPU would address the weaker component — the Arc A750 sits at the 66th percentile. However, the GPU's nearest rivals are all within half a percent, so a lateral move to a comparable card would not yield meaningful gains. A meaningful GPU upgrade would need to target a higher percentile tier. On the CPU side, staying on Socket 1700 limits options to other 13th-generation parts, and the 13400F's performance already rivals the 5600X3D, so the gains from a CPU swap would be marginal unless stepping up several tiers.

# Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data shows a CPU at the 77th percentile and a GPU at the 66th percentile, which suggests that gaming performance will be constrained more by the graphics card than the processor in most scenarios.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 places the GPU in a range where 1080p ultra settings are achievable in many titles, with 1440p requiring some settings adjustments. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3191 in Cinebench R23 and 960 in 3DMark single-thread indicates that frame pacing and minimum frame rates will be solid; the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor at typical gaming resolutions. The Passmark single-thread score of 3634 reinforces this.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on the Arc A750, running on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is adequate for 1080p ultra and 1440p high settings in most current titles. At 4K, the 8 GB capacity may become a constraint in texture-heavy games, and the GPU's raw compute of 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 is modest for that resolution. The 28 ray tracing cores suggest that RT effects are possible, but the performance tier indicates that full RT at high settings would be demanding.

Overall, expect playable frame rates at 1080p ultra and 1440p high, with 1440p ultra and 4K requiring medium-to-high settings dependent on the title. The lack of measured data means these are directional estimates, not guarantees. The CPU's percentile advantage over the GPU suggests that lowering resolution or graphics settings will scale frame rates upward, as the processor has headroom to feed the GPU faster.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The percentile data reveals an imbalance: CPU at the 77th percentile versus GPU at the 66th percentile. This is an 11-point gap, indicating that the processor is meaningfully stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own field. In practice, this means the GPU will be the primary bottleneck in GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution gaming and rendering.

Looking at the CPU's scaling across thread counts, the 3DMark results show a steep climb from 1880 at 2 threads to 5591 at 8 threads, then a shallower rise to 7314 at 16 threads and 7307 at max threads. The plateau between 16 threads and max threads confirms that 16 threads fully utilize the chip. For gaming, which typically uses 4-8 threads, the 4-thread score of 3459 and 8-thread score of 5591 indicate that the CPU has substantial headroom. The GPU's 66th percentile means that at 1080p, the CPU can likely drive frame rates higher than the GPU can deliver.

The Passmark GPU compute score of 5368, compared to the CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 25032, shows the CPU is far more capable in general compute. However, the GPU's FP32 throughput of 17.20 TFLOPS versus the CPU's aggregate floating-point performance means that GPU-accelerated workloads will still favor the graphics card. The bottleneck flips based on workload: the GPU limits gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, while the CPU limits heavily threaded CPU-side tasks like data compression, where it scores 311364 in Passmark.

The FPS scaling implication is that reducing graphical settings or resolution will produce larger frame rate gains than upgrading the CPU. Conversely, tasks like video encoding that use the CPU's 16 threads will see strong performance, while tasks that use GPU compute will be capped by the Arc A750's 5368 Passmark compute score.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance without sacrificing gaming capability. The CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile make this a balanced mainstream desktop for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Gamers at 1080p ultra will find the GPU adequate, while those at 1440p high will need to adjust settings in demanding titles. The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 benefit content creators who edit video or work with large datasets. The Passmark data compression score of 311364 suggests file archiving and compression tasks run quickly.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded compile performance, with the 16-thread 3DMark score of 7314 indicating strong parallel build times. Students and small business workstations benefit from the 65 W TDP, which keeps cooling requirements modest, and the DDR4/DDR5 memory flexibility allows cost tuning. The lack of ECC memory support rules out mission-critical server workloads, but for general office productivity and research computing, the combination is capable. The GPU's 8 GB memory is sufficient for moderate GPU compute tasks, though the 66th percentile position means it is not a high-end compute accelerator.

This build is not suited for 4K gaming at high settings or for professional-grade GPU rendering, where the GPU's 66th percentile would be a limiting factor. It is well-matched for a first gaming PC, a content creation starter system, or a developer workstation where CPU throughput matters more than GPU compute.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, while the Arc B570 scores 20556, a deltaPct of 0.1 percent in favor of the A750 — a negligible difference.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13400F support?

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

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, based on the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 225 W TDP.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc A750 has 28 ray tracing cores, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D?

A: The two are statistically tied: the i5-13400F averages 25292, and the 5600X3D averages 25365, a deltaPct of -0.3 percent in favor of the AMD chip.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13400F with the Intel Arc A750. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-S processor, and the GPU is an Alchemist-generation Arc 7 part with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The combined percentile is 72, placing this build above the majority of desktop configurations. The CPU drives performance at the 77th percentile, while the GPU operates at the 66th percentile — a pairing where the processor is the stronger component. The system supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, uses PCIe Gen 5 on the CPU lanes, and requires a 550 W power supply. The GPU is dual-slot with a 6-pin and 8-pin power connector. As a desktop-class pairing, it is suited for mainstream gaming and productivity workloads rather than high-end enthusiast tasks.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3191) can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 66th percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612 mean 1440p high refresh will require settings tuning. Expect smooth 1080p ultra and competent 1440p high.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU's 28 RT cores and 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 can handle hardware encoding tasks, though the 66th percentile position limits simultaneous heavy GPU workloads.

Video editing: The CPU excels here with a Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 and strong integer math (79942). The GPU's 512.0 GB/s bandwidth aids timeline scrubbing and effects, but 8 GB VRAM may limit complex 4K compositions.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will be strong given the 22604 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. GPU-based rendering is constrained by the Arc A750's 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 and 5368 Passmark compute score, placing it in the mid-range tier.

Software development: Compilation times benefit from the 16-thread 3DMark score of 7314 and Passmark data compression of 311364. The 65 W TDP keeps power draw low during long builds, and DDR4/DDR5 flexibility allows memory capacity tuning.

Student and office work: Overkill for basic tasks, but the 77th CPU percentile ensures smooth multitasking, and the dual-slot GPU with 8 GB memory handles moderate productivity apps. The 550 W PSU requirement is modest for a desktop system.

# GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A750 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process. The die contains 21,700 million transistors across a 406 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GPU runs at a base clock of 2050 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz. Memory operates at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory sits on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute resources include 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. The 28 ray tracing cores provide hardware RT support, and the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s, texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 17.20 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 34.41 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card draws a 225 W TDP and requires a 6-pin and 8-pin power connector, with a suggested 550 W PSU.

Benchmark results show a GPU at the 66th percentile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 is the most representative modern gaming metric. Geekbench OpenCL of 98554 and Vulkan of 85631 indicate strong compute and API-level performance. The Passmark G3D score of 12534 and GPU compute of 5368 tell a mixed story — the G3D is respectable for the tier, but the compute score is low. The DirectX sub-scores (65 for DX10, 72 for DX11, 70 for DX12) are anomalously low and likely reflect driver or benchmark quirks rather than actual capability, given the strong 3DMark result.

The GPU's nearest rivals illustrate its competitive position. The Intel Arc B570 (20556, deltaPct 0.1) and NVIDIA RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.2) are effectively identical in average score. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, deltaPct -0.4) and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, deltaPct 0.5) also fall within a fraction of a percent. This cluster of scores means the Arc A750 is not differentiated by raw throughput alone — its value comes from feature support (RT cores, DX12 Ultimate, DisplayPort 2.0) and its position as an end-of-life product with a successor in Battlemage. For rendering workloads, the 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are the key specs; the 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 places it in the mid-range compute tier, adequate for 1080p rendering and light 1440p work.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc A750

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