SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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88 / 100
HIGH-END

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
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

16,129 Benchmark Score
Top 11% 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
Your Build

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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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing represents a classic desktop balance where the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU in most gaming scenarios, but the data reveals specific workload-dependent dynamics. The CPU's 3DMark scores show a clear scaling pattern: single-thread score of 960, 2-thread at 1880, 4-thread at 3459, 8-thread at 5591, and max-thread at 7307. This near-linear scaling up to 8 threads, followed by a modest gain to max threads, indicates the 10-core, 16-thread configuration handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads effectively. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, suggesting the processor is the stronger component in absolute terms.

Looking at FPS scaling across resolutions provides the clearest bottleneck evidence. In Counter-Strike 2, the system delivers 155.5 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 101.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and 55.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This 64% reduction from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU becomes progressively more limiting at higher resolutions. Conversely, in Valorant, the frame rates are exceptionally high—355 FPS at 1080p, 299.9 FPS at 1440p, and 239 FPS at 4K—demonstrating that in esports titles, the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU even at 4K. The pattern reverses in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, where 1080p produces 46.4 FPS, 1440p yields 36.6 FPS, and 4K drops to 22.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary constraint in graphically intensive workloads.

The pair's average FPS across games is 114.1 at 1080p ultra settings, with a pair rank of 2111 out of 3732 pairs. This mid-pack positioning suggests the combination is neither severely imbalanced nor perfectly matched. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 are nearly identical, indicating that the processor's performance ceiling is reached with 16 threads, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20349 places it in a competitive mid-range tier. For productivity workloads, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 versus single-core 3191 shows a strong multi-threaded advantage, meaning the CPU can handle compilation or rendering tasks while the GPU handles graphics concurrently without creating a system-level bottleneck.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 (0% delta), while 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 trails slightly at 25201 (0.4% delta). This tight clustering around the 25,200-25,400 range indicates the i5-13400F sits at a performance equilibrium with several mobile and desktop parts, though its desktop-class thermal headroom at 65W TDP gives it an advantage in sustained workloads.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 16129, ranking at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 (0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351 (-1.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16361 (-1.4% delta). The AMD Radeon R9 370X trails at 15862 (1.7% delta). These margins are remarkably small, with the largest difference being just 1.7%, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti performs within 2% of several competing products across different generations and market segments.

Combined, the pair achieves a 68th percentile ranking, which places it above the midpoint but below the high-end enthusiast tier. The CPU's 3DMark scores show strong scaling: 2-thread at 1880, 4-thread at 3459, 8-thread at 5591, and 16-thread at 7314, representing a 3.9x improvement from 2 to 16 threads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and single-core 1996 further corroborate this balanced performance profile. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 indicate respectable compute capability, while the PassMark G3D score of 20349 and GPU compute score of 10006 show the card handles both graphics and compute tasks competently.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename), manufactured on Intel's 10nm process with a 215 mm² die size. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing 65W TDP. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and it is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to turbo behavior.

The processor's benchmark results reveal its character. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 versus single-core 3191 represents a 7.1x scaling factor, which is excellent for a 10-core part. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 and single-thread 3634 show similar characteristics. Data compression performance hits 311364 in PassMark, while data encryption reaches 16608 and extended instructions score 19847. Floating point math scores 60539, integer math 79942, and random string sorting 32076. The physics score of 1437 and prime number finding at 83 indicate the CPU handles complex calculations efficiently.

The single-thread performance, evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Geekbench single-core 1996, is strong enough to drive high-refresh-rate gaming. The 8-thread score of 5591 versus max-thread 7307 shows only a 30% gain from adding 8 more threads, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 8 threads for many workloads. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and its near-parity with the Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta) and Ryzen 5 5600X3D (-0.3% delta) place it in a competitive position, particularly for a desktop part with a 65W TDP. The launch MSRP was $196, though pricing considerations are separate from performance analysis.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The system excels at 1080p esports and competitive titles, delivering 423 FPS in CS:GO, 355 FPS in Valorant, 247 FPS in Roblox, and 227 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. Even at 1440p, these titles maintain 290.5, 299.9, 165, and 149 FPS respectively, comfortably above 144Hz refresh-rate thresholds. The CPU's single-thread performance of 960 in 3DMark single-thread and 3634 in PassMark single-thread ensures minimal frame pacing issues in these CPU-bound scenarios.

Streaming: The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides enough parallelism for concurrent gaming and encoding. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 indicates it can handle software encoding while gaming, though the GPU's 152 tensor cores and NVENC-capable hardware offer an alternative acceleration path. The 3DMark max-thread score of 7307 shows consistent performance across all threads, which is essential for maintaining stream stability during gameplay.

Video Editing: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 311364 and floating-point math score of 60539 support fast video processing, while the GPU's 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handles timeline rendering and effects. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78927 indicates the GPU accelerates compute-heavy editing tasks effectively. The 16-thread performance in Cinebench R20 (8892) and R15 (2278) suggests responsive scrubbing and preview rendering.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 provides solid CPU-based rendering throughput, while the GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate accelerate GPU-accelerated renderers. The PassMark GPU compute score of 10006 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 show the card handles modern DirectX 12 rendering workloads. The 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS capabilities.

Software Development: The CPU's 16 threads and strong multi-core performance (PassMark multi-thread 25032, 3DMark 16-thread 7314) allow for fast compilation of large codebases. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data patterns, while the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides flexibility in system memory configuration. The PassMark integer math score of 79942 indicates robust integer performance for code execution and data processing.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 200W TDP together create a power profile suitable for a desktop workstation. The PassMark single-thread score of 3634 ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the 2-thread 3DMark score of 1880 handles typical office multitasking. The 8 GB VRAM and 4864 shading units provide ample graphics acceleration for productivity applications, and the 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die (44.4M transistors per mm²). It operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The compute configuration includes 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, 80 raster output units, 38 ray tracing cores, and 152 tensor cores. Pixel rate reaches 133.2 GPixel/s, texture rate 253.1 GTexel/s, and FP32/FP16 performance is 16.20 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The GPU's benchmark results position it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 16129. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2626, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 78927 and 47784 respectively. PassMark results show G3D at 20349, GPU compute at 10006, DirectX 12 at 78, DirectX 11 at 163, DirectX 10 at 132, DirectX 9 at 234, and G2D at 989. These scores indicate the card performs best in DirectX 11 and older APIs relative to newer DirectX 12 workloads, though the 3DMark result suggests modern DX12 titles still run well.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, becomes a constraint at 4K in VRAM-intensive titles. The measured FPS data reflects this: Cyberpunk 2077 drops from 46.4 FPS at 1080p to 22.3 FPS at 4K, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls from 29.3 FPS at 1080p to 6.9 FPS at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 256-bit bus provide sufficient throughput for most games, but the card's end-of-life production status indicates it is at the tail end of its lifecycle. The 550W suggested PSU and 200W TDP give builders clear power supply requirements, while the dual-slot form factor and 242mm length (9.5 inches) make it compatible with most mid-tower cases.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, sitting at the 77th percentile. It matches the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and trails the Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3% delta) by negligible margins. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is 0.4% behind at 25201.

Q: What is the RTX 3060 Ti's performance position relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 16129, ranking at the 59th percentile. It leads the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% delta) and Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% delta), but trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4% delta) and Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, -1.4% delta).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, the system delivers playable frame rates in some titles (107.1 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone, 82 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege, 62 FPS in Minecraft) but struggles in demanding games (22.3 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, 6.9 FPS in Ark: Survival Ascended, 21.7 FPS in The Medium). It is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance scaling?

A: The CPU shows strong scaling from 2-thread (1880) to 4-thread (3459) to 8-thread (5591) to 16-thread (7314) in 3DMark, representing a 3.9x improvement from 2 to 16 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core (22604) versus single-core (3191) shows 7.1x scaling.

Q: Does the GPU support hardware ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the RTX 3060 Ti includes 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and tensor-based features. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What memory configurations are supported by this pairing?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported. The GPU uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How does the system perform in esports titles at high refresh rates?

A: At 1080p, the pair achieves 423 FPS in CS:GO, 355 FPS in Valorant, 247 FPS in Roblox, and 227 FPS in Rainbow Six Siege. At 1440p, it maintains 290.5, 299.9, 165, and 149 FPS respectively, making it ideal for 144Hz and 240Hz monitors.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), allowing for high-bandwidth storage and graphics expansion. The 65W TDP of the CPU and 200W TDP of the GPU combine for a total system power draw that is accommodated by the GPU's suggested 550W PSU, leaving headroom for additional components like storage drives and cooling solutions.

The platform's memory flexibility is a notable advantage: builders can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, depending on motherboard selection and budget priorities. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU lanes means future GPUs and NVMe drives can leverage the increased bandwidth, though the RTX 3060 Ti itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible. The socket 1700 platform supports a range of 12th and 13th generation Intel processors, so the upgrade path within the same motherboard includes higher-core-count parts.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the primary candidate given its 59th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 77th percentile. The RTX 3060 Ti's end-of-life status and 8 GB VRAM make it the limiting factor in 4K gaming and VRAM-intensive workloads, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at 3840x2160 in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (22.3 FPS) and Ark: Survival Ascended (6.9 FPS). Upgrading to a higher-tier GPU would better utilize the CPU's headroom, particularly in CPU-bound esports titles where the CPU already delivers 355+ FPS at 1080p. The 550W PSU leaves room for a more power-hungry GPU, though builders should verify the power connector requirements of any replacement.

The CPU's lack of an unlocked multiplier limits overclocking, but the boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides adequate single-thread performance for most applications. The 20 MB L3 cache and 10-core configuration offer sufficient headroom for productivity tasks without the need for an immediate CPU upgrade. For those building fresh, the platform supports both current and previous-generation Intel processors, providing flexibility in processor selection. The GPU's 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups and high refresh rates, while the dual-slot cooler keeps the card compact enough for most cases.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13400F processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card. The CPU, part of the Core 13th Gen series based on Raptor Lake architecture, delivers 10 cores and 16 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz and a 65W TDP. The GPU, from the GeForce 30-series based on Ampere architecture, offers 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The pair achieves a combined percentile of 68, indicating it sits above the median of all CPU-GPU combinations.

The CPU's performance profile places it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. It matches or slightly trails several rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta) and Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3% delta), while outperforming the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4% delta). The GPU's 59th percentile ranking with an average score of 16129 puts it in the mid-range tier, competing closely with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 0.7% delta) and Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4% delta).

The system's measured FPS across 55 games averages 114.1 FPS at 1080p ultra settings, with a pair rank of 2111 out of 3732 pairs. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid 1440p performance in most titles. The 3DMark results for the CPU (single-thread 960, max-thread 7307) and the GPU (Steel Nomad DX12 2626) show both components deliver competitive performance in their respective tiers. This build is best characterized as a balanced mid-range desktop configuration that excels at 1080p gaming and handles 1440p well, with sufficient CPU headroom for productivity tasks.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers seeking high frame rates at 1080p and solid 1440p performance. The measured data shows 140.3 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone at 1080p, 94 FPS in Assetto Corsa at 1080p, and 80 FPS in Control at 1080p, making it suitable for both competitive and single-player gaming. Esports enthusiasts will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by 423 FPS in CS:GO and 355 FPS in Valorant at 1080p, while the GPU handles more demanding titles at playable frame rates.

Content creators working with video editing and 3D rendering will find the CPU's 16 threads and the GPU's compute capabilities useful. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and the PassMark GPU compute score of 10006 indicate both components contribute to accelerated workflows. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth support GPU-accelerated effects and rendering, while the 20 MB L3 cache and dual-channel memory support help with large project files.

Software developers who compile large codebases will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance, as shown by the PassMark integer math score of 79942 and multi-thread score of 25032. The 16 threads allow for parallel compilation tasks, and the 65W TDP keeps power consumption manageable during extended build sessions. The PCIe Gen 5 support provides future-proofing for high-speed storage, which helps with large repositories and build caches.

Students and office workers will find this build more than adequate for everyday tasks, with the PassMark single-thread score of 3634 ensuring responsive application performance. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking provides ample graphics acceleration for presentations, spreadsheets, and light creative work. The 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor productivity setups, while the combined 265W TDP (CPU + GPU) keeps the system quiet and energy-efficient for dorm rooms or small offices.

Small business workstations that require occasional gaming capability or GPU acceleration for specific applications will appreciate the balance of this pairing. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking provide a level of performance that handles both productivity and entertainment without excessive power draw. The 550W suggested PSU requirement is modest, allowing for a compact and efficient system build that fits into most workspace environments. However, users who demand 4K gaming at high settings should look elsewhere, as the measured 4K performance in demanding titles (22.3 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, 24.7 FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2) falls below playable thresholds.