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

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
87%
VS
GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

29,945 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing represents a well-balanced desktop configuration that targets high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming while retaining substantial multi-threaded compute capability. The CPU, a Raptor Lake-S part on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, combines 10 cores and 16 threads with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU, based on the Ampere architecture, delivers 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 256-bit bus. The combined benchmark percentile of 76 places this build above the majority of tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance profile for both gaming and productivity tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, providing a solid frequency range for both lightly-threaded and fully-loaded workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency and improve responsiveness in multi-threaded applications.

Benchmark results show a well-rounded performance envelope. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 22604 points in multi-core and 3191 points in single-core, demonstrating strong sustained all-core performance for rendering tasks and excellent single-thread responsiveness for daily use. The Geekbench scores of 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core corroborate this balance. The 3DMark thread scaling tests are particularly revealing: scores climb from 1880 with 2 threads to 7314 with 16 threads, showing near-linear scaling up to 8 threads (5591) and then a more gradual increase to the maximum thread count (7307). This indicates that the hybrid core arrangement (performance and efficiency cores) handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-parallel workloads effectively.

The PassMark suite provides additional insights into workload-specific strengths. The processor achieves 79942 in integer math and 60539 in floating-point math, indicating strong general-purpose arithmetic capabilities. The data compression score of 311364 and encryption score of 16608 suggest efficient handling of data-intensive tasks, while the extended instructions score of 19847 points to good SIMD performance for scientific and media workloads.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-13400F sits in a tight competitive cluster. It matches the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a 0% deltaPct in average score, and is only 0.3% behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails by 0.4%. This places the chip at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of tested processors. In real-world terms, this CPU is more than capable of driving modern games without being a bottleneck, while its multi-core scores make it viable for content creation and compilation tasks.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i5-13400F and RTX 3070 Ti is generally well-matched, but the data reveals specific workload-dependent bottleneck characteristics. The CPU's single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3191 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in esports titles. However, the GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, and at lower resolutions the CPU may become the limiting factor in certain scenarios.

The pair's average FPS across games is 140.2, with a rank of 1367 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the top third of all tested CPU-GPU combinations. This suggests that the pairing is well-balanced overall, but the scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 2160p shows where the bottleneck shifts. For example, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the frame rate drops from 488.9 FPS at 1080p to 332.6 FPS at 1440p, a 32% reduction, and further to 199.9 FPS at 4K, a 59% reduction from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not fully utilized, and the frame rate is limited by the CPU's ability to feed the render pipeline.

Conversely, in a GPU-heavy title like Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate drops from 65 FPS at 1080p to 48 FPS at 1440p and 32 FPS at 4K, showing a more consistent GPU-bound scaling. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314, ensures that it can handle background tasks and game logic without stealing frames from the GPU. The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 290 W TDP of the GPU indicates that the graphics card is the dominant power consumer and likely the primary performance differentiator in most gaming scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this pairing is strong. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 29945, placing it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 76, confirming that this configuration sits comfortably in the upper quartile of tested systems.

In specific tests, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark reflecting contemporary gaming workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 119718 and Vulkan score of 139541 indicate strong compute and graphics API performance, respectively. The PassMark G3D score of 23356 is notable, while the GPU compute score of 11601 suggests robust parallel processing for non-graphics workloads.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a tight cluster: it is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800, and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 trails by 1.6%. This places the RTX 3070 Ti in a performance tier that competes with modern mid-range and previous-generation high-end cards. The CPU's nearest rivals are similarly close, with deltas of 0.3% or less, indicating that the i5-13400F is exactly in the middle of a competitive performance band rather than being an outlier.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the data is compelling. In esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the build achieves 488.9 FPS, and in Valorant it reaches 456.4 FPS at 1080p. These frame rates far exceed the refresh rate of typical 144 Hz monitors, ensuring a fluid experience with no CPU bottleneck. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high, with Valorant at 430.2 FPS and CS: GO at 332.6 FPS, making this a strong choice for competitive gamers who prefer higher resolutions.

For streaming, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is adequate. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 provides headroom for encoding while gaming, though the GPU's NVENC capabilities (implied by its Ampere architecture) would offload this task effectively. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 suggests that simultaneous game and stream encoding is feasible without significant frame drops.

For video editing, the combination is solid. The CPU's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache handle timeline scrubbing and export tasks well, while the GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects and color grading. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 119718 indicates that GPU-accelerated rendering in programs like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve would be responsive.

For 3D rendering, the CPU's multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 22604) are competitive, but the GPU's compute capabilities are the standout feature. The PassMark GPU compute score of 11601 and the 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth make this build suitable for GPU-accelerated renderers like Blender Cycles or Octane, where the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for moderate scenes.

For software development, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3191) ensures fast compilation of small projects, while the multi-core score speeds up parallel builds. The data encryption score of 16608 and extended instructions score of 19847 indicate strong performance for cryptographic operations and vectorized code, which are common in modern development workflows.

For student and office work, this build is overkill but effective. The CPU's single-thread score of 3634 in PassMark ensures snappy application launches and web browsing, while the GPU is more than capable of handling spreadsheets, presentations, and video calls. The 65 W CPU TDP contributes to a system that is quiet and efficient for daily tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 76, meaning this build outperforms 76% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS have identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which supports high texture throughput and is a key factor in its strong 1440p and 4K gaming performance.

Q: Is this build suitable for 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. In less demanding titles like Valorant, it achieves 340.5 FPS at 4K, while in more demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077, it drops to 32 FPS. The average across tested games suggests that 4K is playable but not always at high refresh rates.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 290 W. The GPU is the dominant power consumer and likely the primary determinant of system power supply requirements.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti trails the RX 6800 by 0.5% in average benchmark score, indicating they are nearly identical in overall performance.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how does it impact single-threaded tasks?

A: The boost clock is 4.60 GHz, which contributes to its strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 3191), making it well-suited for tasks that rely on fast per-core execution.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data (dataIsMeasured: true) shows strong performance across a wide range of titles. At 1920x1080, the build delivers over 200 FPS in several esports and light titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (488.9), Valorant (456.4), and To The Core (220.3) lead the pack. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 261 FPS, and Minecraft: Java Edition reaches 214.8 FPS, making this an excellent choice for high-refresh competitive gaming.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Valorant still delivers 430.2 FPS, and CS: GO drops to 332.6 FPS. More demanding titles like Call of Duty: Warzone achieve 123.9 FPS, while Control runs at 71.3 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 48 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this build, balancing visual quality with high frame rates in most games.

At 3840x2160, the build shows its limits. Esports titles remain playable (Valorant at 340.5 FPS, CS: GO at 199.9 FPS), but triple-A games struggle. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 32 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 31.9 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 11 FPS. Heavier titles like The Medium (30 FPS) and Microsoft Flight Simulator (44 FPS) are borderline playable, but the 8 GB VRAM and 290 W TDP suggest this is not a dedicated 4K gaming rig.

Who Should Build It

This build is ideal for gamers who prioritize high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows exceptional performance in competitive titles, with frame rates exceeding 300 FPS in Valorant and 400 FPS in CS: GO at 1080p. Gamers with 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitors will fully utilize their display's capabilities in these titles, and 1440p gaming is viable in most games with high settings.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will find this build capable. The CPU's 16 threads and multi-core scores (Cinebench R23 22604) handle rendering tasks, while the GPU's compute performance (PassMark GPU compute 11601) accelerates effects and rendering. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for moderate 3D scenes and 4K video editing timelines.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's balance of single-thread and multi-thread performance. The high single-core scores (Geekbench 1996) speed up compilation of individual files, while the multi-core scores (Geekbench 11068) accelerate parallel builds. The data encryption and extended instruction scores indicate strong performance for security and SIMD-heavy code.

Students and office workers will find this build more than sufficient, though it is over-specified for basic tasks. The CPU's single-thread performance ensures responsive application usage, and the GPU is capable of handling any graphical workload they might encounter, from design software to video presentations. Small business workstations that require occasional rendering or virtualization will also benefit from this configuration.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, though the memory bus is dual-channel. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for current and next-generation graphics cards. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The power supply requirement is 600 W, as suggested by the GPU's 290 W TDP. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves significant headroom for additional components, and the PSU headroom would support an overclocked GPU or additional storage drives. The GPU uses a 1x 12-pin power connector and is a dual-slot design, fitting in most mid-tower cases.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-end GPU in the GeForce 30-series or newer, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to drive more powerful graphics cards. The 10-core CPU is unlikely to bottleneck a faster GPU in most gaming scenarios, given its strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores. Alternatively, adding more RAM (the motherboard supports DDR4 and DDR5) or faster NVMe storage would improve load times and system responsiveness.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs a 10-core, 16-thread Intel Core i5-13400F with an 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The CPU is from the Core 13th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture, while the GPU is from the GeForce 30-series, based on Ampere architecture. The build's combined percentile of 76 places it in the upper quartile of all tested configurations, indicating a high-performance system overall.

The CPU's strengths lie in its balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, evidenced by its 77th percentile ranking and tight competition with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS. The GPU's 75th percentile ranking shows it competes with modern mid-range cards like the RTX 5070 Mobile and previous-generation high-end cards like the RTX 2080 Ti. Together, they form a cohesive unit that excels at high-refresh gaming and handles productivity tasks with ease.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is based on the GA104 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process node, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The memory clock is 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective, which is critical for high-resolution textures and memory-intensive workloads.

The GPU's compute resources include 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It has 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) capabilities. The FP32 performance is 21.75 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 21.75 TFLOPS (1:1), indicating strong compute throughput for both gaming and professional applications.

In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478, which reflects modern DirectX 12 gaming performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 139541 and OpenCL score of 119718 show strong API-specific performance. The PassMark G3D score of 23356 places it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, while the DirectX 11 score of 192 and DirectX 12 score of 91 indicate varying performance across different API versions.

The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s ensure that the GPU can fill a 1440p screen with detailed textures at high frame rates. The 290 W TDP is substantial, requiring a 600 W power supply, but it is justified given the performance on offer. The GPU's close benchmark scores to the RX 6800 (0.5% behind) and RTX 2080 Ti (0.5% ahead) demonstrate that it sits at the intersection of previous-generation high-end and current-generation mid-range performance, making it a versatile choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming.