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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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83 Score

Top 17% Ranking

83 / 100

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Top 17% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

87%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score

Top 13% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

2,893 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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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 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 pairing represents a distinct split in performance capabilities. The data shows a desktop build where the CPU operates in the upper-midrange tier while the GPU sits near the entry-level segment. This FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct game testing.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this specific CPU-GPU combination, frame rates must be inferred from the individual component benchmarks. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 places it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs, indicating performance suited for 1080p gaming at medium to low settings in modern titles. The CPU, by contrast, scores at the 77th percentile, meaning it has ample headroom to feed the GPU without becoming the limiting factor in most scenarios.

For esports titles and older games, the RTX 4010’s 2.706 TFLOPS of FP32 compute should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced graphical presets. The 4 GB GDDR6 memory with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth will constrain texture quality and resolution, making 1440p gaming impractical for anything beyond very light titles. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3634 in PassMark single-thread tests suggests it can maintain high minimum frame rates even when the GPU is saturated.

At 1080p, the estimated performance picture shows the RTX 4010 as the clear bottleneck. The GPU’s 18th percentile ranking means it will consistently limit frame rates to roughly a quarter of what the CPU could theoretically support. Gamers should expect to adjust settings aggressively — lowering shadows, disabling ray tracing, and reducing texture quality — to maintain smooth gameplay. The 6 RT cores and 24 tensor cores are present but are too weak for meaningful ray-traced gaming; DLSS upscaling may help offset the low raw compute, but the small VRAM pool limits the quality preset for DLSS in many titles.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a combined average benchmark score of 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4%). This clustering shows the i5-13400F sits in a competitive sweet spot where small percentage differences separate it from strong mobile and desktop alternatives.

Multi-threaded performance is the CPU’s strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 demonstrate solid all-core throughput. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 are nearly identical, indicating the 10-core, 16-thread configuration scales efficiently without significant thermal or power throttling. Single-thread performance is also healthy, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 3191 and Geekbench single-core at 1996.

The GPU’s benchmark presence is minimal — only one 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893 exists. This places it at the 18th percentile, with nearest rivals including the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 (-0.5%), RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2910 (-0.6%), and RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB at 2913 (-0.7%). The extraordinarily small deltas of under 1% suggest this benchmark may not fully capture the RTX 4010’s gaming characteristics, but the percentile position is unambiguous: this is a low-end GPU. The combined build percentile of 48 reflects the mismatch between a high-performing CPU and a low-performing GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this build handle 4K gaming?

A: No. The RTX 4010’s 4 GB VRAM and 96.00 GB/s bandwidth are far below what 4K gaming requires. The GPU’s 18th percentile ranking indicates it would struggle even at 1440p, making 4K entirely impractical.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the stronger component?

A: The CPU is significantly stronger. It sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 18th percentile. This creates a large imbalance where the GPU will bottleneck the CPU in gaming workloads.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The motherboard choice will determine which memory type is used, as the CPU itself accommodates either.

Q: Does the GPU require a power connector?

A: No. The RTX 4010 has a 50 W TDP and lists no power connectors, drawing all power from the PCIe slot. The suggested PSU rating is 250 W, which is modest by modern standards.

Q: What is the CPU’s socket and PCIe support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This allows for a modern motherboard with fast storage and expansion options, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 by only 0.3% and beats the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by 0.4%. These are negligible differences.

Q: Is the GPU’s ray tracing capability usable?

A: The RTX 4010 has 6 RT cores and 24 tensor cores, but its 2.706 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is too low for practical ray-traced gaming. The 4 GB VRAM also limits the memory needed for ray tracing data structures.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users whose workloads prioritize CPU performance over GPU acceleration. The i5-13400F’s 77th percentile CPU ranking makes it a capable choice for content creators working with CPU-bound tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering in CPU-based renderers, and software compilation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 supports this positioning, offering strong multi-threaded throughput for its class.

Students and small business workstations would find this pairing adequate for productivity software, spreadsheet analysis, and programming. The PassMark data compression score of 311364 and integer math score of 79942 indicate solid performance for data processing tasks. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle multitasking well, allowing users to run virtual machines, compilers, or database queries without stuttering.

Gamers at 1080p with modest expectations could use this build, but must accept the GPU’s limitations. The RTX 4010’s 18th percentile ranking means it will run older or less demanding games acceptably at low settings. For gamers who prioritize esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (960 in 3DMark single-thread) will help maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is the limiting factor.

Developers working on CPU-heavy build systems will appreciate the PassMark multi-thread score of 25032, which indicates efficient parallel compilation. The 20 MB shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. However, developers doing GPU compute or machine learning work should look elsewhere, as the RTX 4010’s 2.706 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 tensor cores are insufficient for serious compute tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform provides a clear upgrade path within the 12th and 13th generation Core families. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on motherboard cost and availability. The dual-channel memory bus is standard for this class, and the 20 MB shared L3 cache reduces reliance on memory bandwidth for some workloads.

PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes means storage and other expansion cards can run at current-generation speeds. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, which is compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots — the slot will run at the GPU’s maximum supported speed. This leaves headroom for a future GPU upgrade that could take advantage of the full PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth.

The 65 W TDP CPU and 50 W TDP GPU create a low-power platform with minimal cooling requirements. The suggested PSU of 250 W is very modest, meaning most existing power supplies will have ample headroom. A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the RTX 4010 with a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU has substantial performance headroom — the 77th percentile CPU versus 18th percentile GPU gap means the CPU can support a GPU several tiers higher without becoming a bottleneck.

The platform’s active production status for both components ensures availability of replacement parts. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $196, which positions it as a midrange processor at introduction. Memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means builders can choose based on budget or reuse existing DDR4 modules, though the platform’s full performance potential may require DDR5.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA107 chip at an 8 nm process node from Samsung. The die size is 200 mm² with 8,700 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 43.5M per mm². The GPU clocks at 1417 MHz base and 1762 MHz boost, with memory running at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is the GPU’s most limiting factor. The 4 GB GDDR6 capacity on a 64-bit bus provides 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that severely constrains texture streaming and high-resolution rendering. The 768 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 16 ROPs produce pixel and texture rates of 28.19 GPixel/s and 42.29 GTexel/s respectively. These specifications align with the 18th percentile ranking, confirming entry-level positioning.

The 6 RT cores and 24 tensor cores are present for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support, but their practical utility is limited by the low FP32 throughput of 2.706 TFLOPS. The FP16 performance is identical at 2.706 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning no half-precision acceleration advantage. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2893, which nearly matches the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB’s 2907 (-0.5% delta), suggests this benchmark may not differentiate low-end GPUs well, but the percentile position of 18 is unambiguous.

The single-slot design with no power connectors and 50 W TDP makes this a low-power, low-profile option. The 163 mm length and 69 mm height allow installation in compact cases. Display output is limited to 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, which lacks HDMI support — a consideration for users connecting to TVs or monitors without DisplayPort inputs.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, built on a 215 mm² die. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores in the hybrid Raptor Lake design. Base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, operating within a 65 W TDP envelope.

Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. This generous L3 cache helps with gaming and productivity workloads by reducing memory accesses. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, though ECC memory is not supported. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes provides modern connectivity.

Benchmark results show balanced performance across workloads. The 3DMark suite ranges from 960 single-thread to 7314 16-thread and 7307 max-thread — the near-identical 16-thread and max-thread scores indicate all cores are utilized effectively without diminishing returns. Cinebench R23 scores of 3191 single-core and 22604 multi-core demonstrate strong generational performance.

PassMark results break down specific workload characteristics. Integer math at 79942 and floating-point math at 60539 show solid arithmetic throughput. Data compression at 311364 and encryption at 16608 indicate good general-purpose processing. The extended instructions score of 19847 confirms AVX and other SIMD capabilities work as expected. The find prime numbers score of 83 is notably low, reflecting the test’s sensitivity to certain instruction patterns rather than a general weakness.

At the 77th percentile, the CPU outperforms roughly three-quarters of all processors in the database. Its nearest rivals — the Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% delta) and Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% delta) — are mobile processors, meaning the i5-13400F offers comparable desktop performance with a higher power envelope for sustained workloads.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs a strong midrange CPU with an entry-level GPU, creating a system whose overall capability is defined by the 48th combined percentile. The Intel Core i5-13400F at the 77th CPU percentile provides exceptional processing power for the platform, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 at the 18th GPU percentile anchors the system’s gaming and graphics performance at a low level.

The class is desktop, with the CPU’s 65 W TDP and GPU’s 50 W TDP combining for a low-power system that requires minimal cooling. The CPU’s active production status and 2023 release date, alongside the GPU’s 2024 release date and active status, indicate both components are current and available. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $196, while the GPU has no listed launch MSRP.

The combined percentile of 48 places this build in the middle of the database’s performance distribution, but this figure masks the significant imbalance between components. A system with a 77th percentile CPU and 18th percentile GPU is not a balanced midrange machine — it is a CPU-centric workstation with limited gaming capability. For productivity, this build punches well above its combined percentile; for gaming, it falls far below.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear and substantial bottleneck: the GPU limits nearly every graphics-intensive workload. The 77th percentile CPU versus 18th percentile GPU creates a 59-percentage-point gap, meaning the CPU can process frames far faster than the GPU can render them. In gaming, frame rates will be determined almost entirely by the RTX 4010, with the CPU sitting idle waiting for GPU work.

The FPS scaling evidence is circumstantial but compelling. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and PassMark single-thread score of 3634 are strong enough to handle game logic, physics, and draw call submission for any title the GPU can render. The GPU’s 2.706 TFLOPS FP32 and 96.00 GB/s bandwidth define the actual frame rate ceiling, which will be modest at 1080p.

For CPU-bound workloads like rendering, compilation, and data processing, the bottleneck reverses. The GPU’s low compute is irrelevant when the task is purely CPU-based, allowing the i5-13400F to operate at its full 77th percentile potential. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and PassMark multi-thread score of 25032 will be fully realized in such tasks.

The practical implication is that this build is two different machines depending on the workload. As a productivity or development workstation, it is well-balanced and efficient, with the GPU providing basic display output and light acceleration. As a gaming machine, it is heavily GPU-limited, and upgrading the RTX 4010 to a higher-tier GPU would yield dramatic FPS improvements without requiring a CPU change. The 250 W suggested PSU leaves ample headroom for such an upgrade, as most midrange GPUs would fit within the existing power budget.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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1080p Gaming Performance

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