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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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88 Score

Top 12% Ranking

88 / 100

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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%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

17,208 Benchmark Score

Top 10% 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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 represents a mid-range desktop configuration that balances a strong 10-core processor with a capable 8 GB graphics card. The CPU holds a 77th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 61st percentile, resulting in a combined percentile of 69. Benchmarks show this pairing delivers an average of 127.8 FPS across a wide range of games at ultra settings, placing it at rank 1685 out of 3732 tested pairs.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all processors in the benchmark database, placing it firmly in the upper-midrange tier for desktop computing.

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

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%, which scores 17468.

Q: What is the combined performance tier of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 69, indicating the pairing of the i5-13400F and RTX 3070 performs better than 69% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations. The build class is desktop, and the average FPS across games at ultra settings is 127.8.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more established memory platforms or newer DDR5 modules depending on motherboard selection.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3070 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 960 in 3dMark single-thread and 7307 in 3dMark max-threads, showing strong scaling across cores. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 3191 single-core and 22604 multi-core, indicating robust performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the power draw and PSU recommendation for this build?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 220 W. The suggested PSU for the system is 550 W, providing adequate headroom for the combined power requirements of these components.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a 3dMark max-threads score of 7307 and a single-thread score of 960, with intermediate results of 1880 for 2 threads, 3459 for 4 threads, and 5591 for 8 threads. This scaling pattern shows efficient utilization of additional cores, with the 10-core, 16-thread configuration providing substantial multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the processor achieves 22604 multi-core and 3191 single-core, while Geekbench reports 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core. The Passmark multithread score is 25032, with a single-thread score of 3634. The average benchmark score across all CPU tests is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile.

The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3162, with Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 112821 and 21022 respectively. Passmark G3D score is 22214, and GPU compute score is 11195. The average GPU benchmark score is 17208, placing it in the 61st percentile. The combined picture shows a CPU that is significantly stronger relative to other processors than the GPU is relative to other graphics cards. This disparity suggests the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

The pairRankByFps data shows this combination ranks 1685 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 127.8 across all measured games. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the build, where the strong CPU supports the GPU effectively without creating a severe bottleneck in either direction.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this build delivers excellent frame rates in competitive titles, with Counter-Strike 2 hitting 212.1 FPS and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaching 248 FPS. These numbers comfortably exceed 144 Hz refresh rates, making the system well-suited for esports and fast-paced shooters where responsiveness matters most.

Streaming: The 10-core CPU with 16 threads provides ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The Passmark data compression score of 311364 and encryption score of 16608 indicate the processor can handle x264 encoding overhead without dramatically impacting game performance, while the GPU's 184 tensor cores offer NVENC alternatives for hardware-accelerated streaming.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and rendering in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects processing and export times, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit work with very large 4K projects.

3D rendering: In Blender or similar applications, the CPU's 16 threads provide solid viewport performance, with Passmark floating point math scoring 60539. The GPU's 5888 shading units and 46 RT cores deliver strong ray tracing and rasterization throughput, though 8 GB VRAM can be constraining for complex scenes with high-resolution textures.

Software development: Compilation tasks benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, with Passmark integer math scoring 79942 and multithread scoring 25032. The 20 MB L3 cache and 2.50 GHz base clock with 4.60 GHz boost provide responsive single-threaded performance for IDE operations and build tools.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3634 in Passmark and 3191 in Cinebench R23 ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption modest, and the integrated performance is more than sufficient for document processing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work, though the dedicated GPU is overkill for these tasks.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p and 1440p high-refresh gaming will find this build compelling, as the data shows 212.1 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p and 135.7 FPS at 1440p. For 1440p ultra settings, the build maintains playable frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at 44.7 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 40 FPS. Content creators working with 1080p or light 4K footage can leverage the CPU's 16 threads for efficient encoding and the GPU's compute capabilities for effects acceleration. Software developers benefit from the strong multi-threaded compilation performance, with Passmark integer math scoring 79942, while the single-thread performance ensures responsive IDE interactions. Students and small business workstations can use this build for general productivity, though the dedicated GPU adds cost beyond what office tasks require. The build class is desktop, confirming it is intended as a stationary workstation rather than a portable solution.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 77th percentile versus the GPU's 61st percentile reveals an imbalance where the processor has more relative headroom than the graphics card. In gaming workloads, this typically means the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The measured FPS scaling supports this analysis: at 1080p, demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 62.8 FPS, while at 1440p they drop to 44.7 FPS, and at 4K they fall to 29.4 FPS. This degradation pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's strong multi-thread scores, including 22604 in Cinebench R23 and 25032 in Passmark multithread, suggest it can feed the GPU effectively without becoming a bottleneck in most games. However, in CPU-intensive titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the 1080p score of 75.6 FPS dropping to 58.4 FPS at 1440p indicates both components are being exercised. The 65 W CPU TDP versus 220 W GPU TDP further confirms the GPU draws significantly more power, correlating with its role as the primary performance driver in gaming scenarios.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS at ultra settings shows strong 1080p performance across most titles. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive achieves 464.6 FPS, while Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hits 248 FPS and Counter-Strike 2 reaches 212.1 FPS. More demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 62.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 56.7 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 30.1 FPS. At 1440p, performance scales down predictably: Counter-Strike 2 runs at 135.7 FPS, Call of Duty: Warzone at 126.4 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 44.7 FPS. The Medium drops to 37 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended falls to 19.2 FPS. At 4K, only lighter titles remain playable, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 185.6 FPS, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at 90 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone at 109.6 FPS. Demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 29.4 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 30.8 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended at 8.9 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only for less intensive titles or with reduced settings. The data is measured, confirming these are actual tested frame rates rather than estimates.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. Base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration delivers a 3dmark max-threads score of 7307 and single-thread score of 960. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 22604 is roughly 7 times the single-core score of 3191, demonstrating excellent scaling across cores. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 versus single-thread score of 3634 shows similar scaling characteristics. The 65 W TDP makes this an efficient processor for its performance level. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes. It does not have integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU for display output. The processor was released in 2023 and carries a launch MSRP of $196. Its 77th percentile ranking places it slightly above the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284, and the Intel Core 5 120, which scores 25362, with a 0% and -0.3% delta respectively.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, creating a mid-range gaming and productivity system. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile produce a combined percentile of 69, placing this configuration in the upper-midrange tier overall. The average FPS across all measured games at ultra settings is 127.8, with a pair rank of 1685 out of 3732. This combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded performance for productivity tasks while the GPU handles graphics-intensive workloads. The build class is desktop, confirming it is designed for stationary use with full-size components. The 65 W CPU and 220 W GPU have a suggested PSU of 550 W, indicating a moderate power requirement typical of mid-range systems.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus. This provides flexibility for builders choosing between memory technologies. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes from the CPU ensures compatibility with current and near-future expansion cards. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The suggested PSU of 550 W provides headroom for the 65 W CPU and 220 W GPU, leaving some capacity for additional components like drives and fans. A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's 77th percentile ranking indicates it has more performance headroom than the GPU's 61st percentile. This would shift the balance toward more balanced gaming performance, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions where the current GPU struggles in demanding titles. The CPU's support for DDR5 allows for memory upgrades without changing the motherboard, though the 20 MB L3 cache and 10-core configuration are unlikely to become a bottleneck for several generations of GPU upgrades.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1725 MHz, with memory at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 96 ROPs deliver 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 performance. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads. The pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s. The GPU draws 220 W and requires a 550 W PSU, with a dual-slot cooler and 1x 12-pin power connector. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162 and Passmark G3D score of 22214 place it in the 61st percentile. Its average score of 17208 is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 17083. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K in VRAM-intensive titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, which runs at 30.8 FPS at 4K ultra. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13400F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Tom Clancy S Rainbow Six Siege

Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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FAQ

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Usage Scenarios

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Balance and Bottleneck

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CPU Analysis

Build Overview

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GPU Analysis

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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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