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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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Apex Performer

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

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
87%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

26,331 Benchmark Score
Top 7% 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
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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

This pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 represents a modern mid-range desktop configuration. The data shows a balanced system aimed at high-refresh 1080p gaming, with the capability to handle demanding creative workloads. This analysis interprets the measured performance metrics to provide a clear picture of what this build offers.

Gaming Performance

The FPS data provided is measured, not estimated, and paints a clear picture of the system's capabilities across a wide range of titles. At 1920x1080, the system excels in competitive and esports titles, frequently delivering frame rates that far exceed the needs of high-refresh monitors. For instance, Counter-Strike 2 runs at 194 FPS, Valorant hits 447 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege reaches 234 FPS. Even in less demanding single-player titles like Minecraft, the system produces 193 FPS, showing that the CPU and GPU are well-matched for fast-paced action at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable, though the GPU begins to work harder. Call of Duty: Warzone still manages 127.5 FPS, and Counter-Strike 2 drops to 128.1 FPS, which is still excellent for a 144Hz display. More graphically intensive titles like Cyberpunk 2077 see a significant dip to 40.6 FPS, indicating that while the system can handle 1440p, it may require setting adjustments for the most demanding AAA games. The average FPS across all games tested at this resolution is 128.9, which is a strong indicator of overall 1440p performance.

At 4K (3840x2160), the RTX 5060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become limiting factors. While esports titles like Valorant (305.2 FPS) and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (176.8 FPS) remain playable, most modern AAA games do not. Cyberpunk 2077 falls to 31.1 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 hits 27.1 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended is nearly unplayable at 9.7 FPS. This configuration is not intended for native 4K gaming, but it can handle lighter titles at that resolution if needed.

The system's performance is further contextualized by its pair rank. It ranks 1653 out of 3732 pairs, placing it in the 56th percentile for FPS output across all tested games. This suggests that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it significantly outperforms a majority of CPU-GPU combinations, solidifying its status as a strong mid-range performer.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark data reinforces the gaming findings. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result, indicating the i5-13400F is well above average for multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. In contrast, the GPU's average benchmark score is 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. While still above average, the GPU is slightly less dominant than the CPU in relative terms.

Looking at the CPU's specific results, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191 are robust figures for a 65W part. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and single-core score of 1996 further confirm its capability in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and max-thread score of 7307 show a healthy scaling from one to sixteen threads.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 is a solid result for a card in this class. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321 are closely matched, suggesting good compute performance across different APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 20891 and GPU Compute score of 10899 show a strong balance between graphics rendering and general-purpose compute tasks.

The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pair is 75, which is a good indicator of overall system balance. The CPU slightly outpaces the GPU in percentile terms (77 vs. 72), suggesting that in some scenarios, the GPU may be the limiting factor, but the gap is small enough that neither component will severely bottleneck the other in most applications.

FAQ

*Q: Is this build good for playing competitive shooters like Valorant or Counter-Strike 2 at high refresh rates?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 447 FPS in Valorant and 194 FPS in Counter-Strike 2. Even at 2560x1440, it maintains 380.6 FPS in Valorant and 128.1 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, which is sufficient for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: For the most part, no. At 3840x2160, demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 run at 31.1 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 27.1 FPS. It is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it performs much more strongly.

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

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365) by 0.3%.

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

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331. It is 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011). It is slightly behind the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421) by 0.3%, and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553).

Q: What is the CPU's socket and can it use both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700. Its memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing for flexibility when choosing a motherboard and RAM.

Q: What are the key specifications of the GPU's memory?

A: The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

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

A: The combined percentile for this pair is 75, indicating it performs better than 75% of all tested CPU-GPU combinations.

Who Should Build It

This setup is a prime candidate for gamers who primarily play at 1920x1080 and want to take full advantage of high-refresh-rate monitors. The FPS data shows it delivers well over 100 FPS in most competitive titles and over 60 FPS in many AAA games at that resolution. It is also a strong option for gamers moving to 2560x1440, as it can maintain high frame rates in esports and playable frame rates in most single-player games, though some settings may need to be lowered for the most demanding titles.

Content creators who work with video editing and 3D rendering will find the CPU's strong multi-core performance beneficial. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 indicate that it can handle rendering and encoding tasks efficiently. The GPU's compute scores (Geekbench OpenCL 112787, Passmark GPU Compute 10899) also suggest it can accelerate these workloads, making it a capable all-around machine for a creator who also games.

Small business workstations and students can also benefit from this build. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 16608 and data compression score of 311364 show it can handle common productivity tasks with ease. Its 65W TDP and support for DDR4 memory allow for building an efficient and cost-effective system that is not overkill for office applications, yet still offers the performance headroom for occasional photo editing or software compilation.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It runs on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, which can boost up to 4.60 GHz for demanding single-threaded tasks. It has a 65W TDP, making it relatively easy to cool. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB of L3 cache.

Benchmark results indicate this CPU is a very capable performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 is high for a 65W part, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The single-core score of 3191 is equally impressive, suggesting excellent responsiveness in everyday tasks and games that rely on strong single-thread performance. This is supported by the Passmark single-thread score of 3634.

Real-world workloads that benefit from this CPU include software compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering, all of which are heavily multi-threaded. The 16 threads allow it to handle these tasks with relative ease. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 show that the CPU scales well when all cores are utilized, though there is a slight drop from 16 to max threads, indicating the performance is stable under full load. For a mid-range desktop system, this CPU provides a solid foundation that is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most gaming and productivity scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and uses the GB206 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU is equipped with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, making it capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features. Its base clock is 2280 MHz, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz.

The memory subsystem is a notable aspect of this card. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a significant amount of bandwidth for a card in this class and helps with performance in texture-heavy games and compute tasks. The GPU's pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 299.6 GTexel/s, while its FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS.

In terms of benchmark scores, the GPU is a solid mid-range performer. Its Passmark G3D score of 20891 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 is a strong indicator of its modern gaming performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 113321 suggests it handles low-level APIs well, which is beneficial for both gaming and compute workloads. For rendering, the GPU can accelerate tasks in applications that support CUDA or DirectX, though the 8 GB VRAM may be a limitation for very large scenes or high-resolution textures. The tensor cores also enable AI-accelerated features like DLSS, which can significantly improve gaming performance in supported titles.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced pairing, but one that is more likely to be GPU-limited in gaming. The CPU's percentile (77) is higher than the GPU's (72), indicating that the GPU is the weaker link in relative terms. This is evident in the FPS scaling with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to hit high frame rates in esports titles, but in CPU-heavy games, the GPU still manages to keep up. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases significantly, and its performance becomes the primary factor determining FPS.

For example, in Counter-Strike 2, the frame rate drops from 194 FPS at 1080p to 128.1 FPS at 1440p, a 34% reduction, which suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The same pattern is seen across most games. In Cyberpunk 2077, the drop from 59.9 FPS at 1080p to 40.6 FPS at 1440p is a 32% reduction, further confirming the GPU's role as the bottleneck.

Conversely, in CPU-bound scenarios like physics calculations or data compression, the i5-13400F will be the primary driver. The Passmark physics score of 1437 and data compression score of 311364 are indicative of its strength in these areas. In gaming, a CPU bottleneck might be noticeable in specific titles with heavy AI or simulation logic, but the CPU's high single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3191) helps mitigate this. Overall, the system is balanced enough that neither component will hold the other back severely in most tasks, but users looking for higher frame rates at 1440p should look to overclocking the GPU or tuning graphics settings rather than upgrading the CPU.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combined performance percentile of this pair is 75, indicating it outperforms three-quarters of all tested CPU-GPU combinations.

The data defines this as a mid-range to upper-mid-range gaming desktop. The CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile place both components comfortably above average. The pair's rank of 1653 out of 3732 for average FPS across games further confirms this, showing it is a better-than-average performer in real-world gaming scenarios. This is not a budget or entry-level system; it is a competent machine designed for high-refresh 1080p gaming and capable of handling 1440p with some setting adjustments.

The CPU requires an Intel Socket 1700 motherboard and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform choice. The GPU is a dual-slot card requiring a 300W power supply and a single 8-pin power connector. It features a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface and outputs including 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The system is well-suited for a builder looking for a balanced, high-performance desktop without needing to step up to more expensive high-end components.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This is the system's primary strength. At 1920x1080, it delivers 447 FPS in Valorant, 234 FPS in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and 194 FPS in Counter-Strike 2. This level of performance is ideal for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, providing a smooth and responsive experience in competitive titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads are sufficient for encoding a stream using x264 while gaming, as its Passmark multi-thread score of 25032 shows strong multi-core capability. Alternatively, the GPU's NVENC encoder can offload this task, though the specific performance of the encoder is not in the data. The system's high FPS at 1080p ensures the game remains playable while streaming.

Video Editing: The CPU is well-equipped for this task, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604. The GPU's compute performance (Geekbench OpenCL 112787) can also accelerate effects and rendering. The 8 GB of VRAM on the GPU may be a limiting factor for very complex 4K projects, but it is suitable for 1080p and light 4K editing.

3D Rendering: This workload is heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU's 16 threads will be used to their full extent, as indicated by its 3DMark max-thread score of 7307. The GPU's CUDA cores can also be used for rendering in applications like Blender, where its FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is beneficial. However, the 8 GB VRAM might limit scene complexity.

Software Development: Compilation is a multi-threaded task, and the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 79942 and data compression score of 311364 show it can handle code compilation and data processing quickly. The single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 1996) is also strong for IDE responsiveness.

Student and Office Work: This build is overkill for basic tasks but offers excellent longevity. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 16608 ensures secure and fast file operations. Its 65W TDP means it can be built into a compact, efficient system that will handle spreadsheets, web browsing, and document editing with ease, leaving ample headroom for any more demanding academic software.