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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

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Top 9% 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
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

40,377 Benchmark Score
Top 5% 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

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combine into a desktop build that sits at the 80th percentile overall, a pairing that delivers strong 1080p and 1440p performance with clear 4K capability. The CPU, a 13th-generation Raptor Lake part, offers 10 cores and 16 threads, while the GPU, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, brings 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Together they form a system that handles esports titles at very high frame rates, triple-A games at high settings, and demanding productivity workloads without obvious weak points. The data shows a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but the CPU holds its own in threaded tasks. This analysis walks through the core specifications, benchmark scores, and measured game performance to give a clear picture of what this build can do.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, which means it combines performance and efficiency cores to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads effectively. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz, giving it solid frequency headroom for bursty tasks. The cache hierarchy is generous: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a 20 MB shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps reduce memory latency, which is important for gaming and productivity. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, making it flexible for different motherboard and budget choices, though ECC memory is not supported. It has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is future-proof for high-bandwidth devices like the RTX 5070’s PCIe 5.0 interface. The TDP is 65 W, a modest figure that makes cooling straightforward.

The benchmark results reveal a processor that performs well across different thread counts. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 960, while the 2-thread score is 1880, and the 4-thread score is 3459. Scaling to 8 threads gives 5591, and the max-thread score is 7307, which is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 7314. This indicates that the processor reaches its multi-threaded potential with all cores engaged, and the differences between 8 and 16 threads are small, suggesting that the efficiency cores add some but not massive scaling. In Cinebench, the R23 multi-core score is 22604, while the single-core score is 3191. That multi-core figure is strong for a 65 W part, showing it can handle video rendering and compilation tasks. The single-core score is also competitive, which matters for games and lightly threaded applications. Geekbench reports a multi-core score of 11068 and a single-core score of 1996, consistent with the other tests. PassMark scores paint a similar picture: integer math at 79942, floating-point math at 60539, and extended instructions at 19847. Data compression scores 311364, and data encryption scores 16608, which are high for everyday tasks like file archiving and secure communications. The physics score is 1437, and find prime numbers is 83, the latter being lower, but that test is not representative of real workloads.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 25292, and it sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 with 25362 (-0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with 25365 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 25201 (0.4%). This means the i5-13400F is effectively on par with those processors, with differences of less than half a percent. For real workloads, this translates to similar multi-threaded performance in tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering, where the 10-core, 16-thread configuration competes directly with those alternatives. The single-thread performance, as seen in the 3DMark single-thread score of 960, is what drives responsiveness in everyday apps and gaming, and it holds up well against those rivals.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, delivers strong benchmark scores that place it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 40377, with the nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (avg 40318, delta 0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (avg 40063, delta 0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (avg 40870, delta -1.2%), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (avg 39568, delta 2%). In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5077, which is a modern test that stresses ray tracing and DX12 features. Geekbench OpenCL scores 172660, and Vulkan scores 178923, showing strong compute performance in both APIs. PassMark G3D scores 29137, while GPU compute scores 15787. The DirectX 11 score is 277, DirectX 12 is 108, DirectX 10 is 180, and DirectX 9 is 320, but these numbers are not directly comparable across versions. The G2D score is 1305, which is for 2D graphics.

The combined picture from the CPU and GPU benchmarks shows a system that is well-balanced for gaming and productivity. The CPU’s 77th percentile and the GPU’s 82nd percentile place the build at the 80th percentile overall, indicating that neither component is drastically holding back the other. In practical terms, the CPU can feed the GPU in most games, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The pair rank is 656 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS across games of 175.2, which is a strong showing. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores, like the Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22604, indicate it can handle background tasks while gaming, and the GPU’s compute scores, such as Geekbench OpenCL at 172660, suggest it can accelerate rendering and AI workloads. The benchmark results indicate that this is not a one-trick pony; it excels in both gaming and content creation.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, providing a mix of performance and efficiency cores.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 192-bit bus and a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s.

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

A: The CPU’s average score is 25292, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile rank?

A: The GPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377.

Q: What is the measured FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1920x1080 is 272.2, and at 2560x1440 it drops to 183.4.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with dual-channel support.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a suggested PSU of 600 W, with a TDP of 250 W.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this build excels at 1080p and 1440p. In esports titles like Counter-Strike 2, the measured FPS is 272.2 at 1080p and 183.4 at 1440p, easily exceeding 144 Hz monitors. In Valorant, the FPS is even higher at 457.8 at 1080p and 430.3 at 1440p, ensuring buttery-smooth gameplay. For triple-A games, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 83.8 FPS at 1080p and 60.1 FPS at 1440p, which is playable with high settings. The CPU’s single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark supports this, as many games rely on single-core performance.

For streaming, the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 shows it can handle video encoding tasks, and the GPU’s compute score of 15787 in PassMark indicates it can also offload encoding work. This makes the build capable of streaming at 1080p without significant frame drops. For video editing, the CPU’s multi-threaded performance shines, with the Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8892. The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth help with timeline scrubbing and effects rendering. In 3D rendering, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22604 and the GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance combine to handle complex scenes, though the CPU will be the primary renderer in CPU-based engines.

For software development, the CPU’s high integer math score of 79942 in PassMark indicates strong performance in code compilation, and the 16 threads allow for parallel builds. The GPU’s compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning tasks. For student and office work, the build is overkill but smooth. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3634 in PassMark ensures fast application launches, and the GPU handles multitasking with multiple monitors, as supported by its display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b). The 65 W TDP of the CPU keeps power consumption moderate for a desktop.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th and 13th generation Core processors. This means a motherboard with this socket can support the i5-13400F, and users can upgrade to higher-tier 13th generation CPUs, like a Core i7 or i9, without changing the motherboard. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, so the choice of memory type depends on the motherboard. If the motherboard has DDR4 slots, users can keep their existing DDR4 RAM, but if they want DDR5, they would need a motherboard that supports it. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is the same interface as the GPU, so there is no bottleneck for the RTX 5070’s PCIe 5.0 x16 bus.

The GPU has a TDP of 250 W and a suggested PSU of 600 W, so the power supply needs to be at least that. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest, so the total system power draw is manageable. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must have that connector available. For future upgrades, the GPU is the most straightforward component to replace, as it uses a standard PCIe slot. The CPU’s socket is limited to 13th generation and likely 14th generation, but the platform is mature. A sensible next upgrade would be to add more RAM if the user has less than 16 GB, or to upgrade the CPU to a higher-core-count part if the user does more multi-threaded work. The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for current games, but future titles may require more, so a future GPU upgrade would be the next step.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates. The measured FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 (272.2 FPS at 1080p) and Valorant (457.8 FPS at 1080p) makes it ideal for competitive players. For triple-A gamers, the build handles Cyberpunk 2077 at 83.8 FPS at 1080p and 60.1 FPS at 1440p, which is good for high settings. Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22604) and the GPU’s compute capabilities (Geekbench OpenCL at 172660). The 12 GB of VRAM in the GPU is useful for rendering large scenes.

Developers will find the CPU’s high integer math score of 79942 useful for compilation, and the 16 threads allow for parallel builds. Students and small business users will find the build more than sufficient for office work, with the CPU’s single-thread score of 3634 in PassMark ensuring responsiveness. The build’s desktop class makes it suitable for a workstation that stays in one place. The GPU’s display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b) support multiple monitors, which is useful for productivity. The overall percentile of 80 means this build outperforms most systems, making it a solid choice for those who want high performance without the absolute top-tier cost.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU is sufficient for most games. In the measured FPS data, games like Cyberpunk 2077 show a significant drop from 83.8 FPS at 1080p to 41.6 FPS at 4K, which is expected as the GPU becomes more stressed. The CPU’s single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark is strong, and in games like Counter-Strike 2, the FPS is 272.2 at 1080p, showing the CPU is not limiting there. However, in CPU-intensive games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the FPS is 98 at 1080p, which is lower than esports titles, indicating the CPU’s limits are being approached.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also a factor in certain workloads. In games that use many threads, like Red Dead Redemption 2, the FPS is 72.5 at 1080p, which is lower than other titles, suggesting the CPU’s 10 cores are sufficient but not overwhelming. The GPU’s 82nd percentile and the CPU’s 77th percentile are close, so the bottleneck is not severe. In productivity tasks, the CPU’s multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22604) are high, but the GPU’s compute can accelerate certain workloads, like rendering, where the GPU’s 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance takes over. For gaming, the GPU will limit at 4K, but at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU and GPU are well-matched, as evidenced by the average FPS of 175.2 across games.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400F, a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. It is classified as a desktop build, and it sits at the 80th percentile overall, with the CPU at the 77th percentile and the GPU at the 82nd percentile. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 25292, and the GPU’s is 40377. The pair rank is 656 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 175.2, which places it above average. The build is designed for high-performance gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing solid multi-threaded performance for content creation and the GPU delivering high frame rates in games. The combination is well-balanced, with the GPU being the stronger component, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at typical gaming resolutions.

Gaming Performance

The measured FPS data is available for many games across three resolutions: 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. At 1080p, the build excels in esports titles, with Counter-Strike 2 at 272.2 FPS, Valorant at 457.8 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at 604.3 FPS. These are well above 144 Hz, making the build ideal for competitive play. Triple-A games at 1080p include Cyberpunk 2077 at 83.8 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 72.5 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator at 98 FPS, all playable with high settings. At 1440p, the FPS drops, but still remains high for many games: Counter-Strike 2 at 183.4 FPS, Valorant at 430.3 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 60.1 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 drops to 53 FPS, which is still playable but not smooth on a 60 Hz monitor.

At 4K, the FPS becomes more demanding. Cyberpunk 2077 drops to 41.6 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 36.8 FPS, and Microsoft Flight Simulator to 58 FPS. These are below 60 FPS, so users may need to lower settings for smooth 4K gameplay. However, lighter games like Valorant still hit 398.7 FPS at 4K, and Counter-Strike 2 runs at 102.2 FPS. The data shows that this build is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being possible but requiring settings adjustments for demanding titles. The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for current games at 4K, but the FPS figures indicate that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The GPU has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It also has 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, which are essential for modern gaming features like DLSS and ray tracing. The clock speeds are a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 28 Gbps effective. The memory is 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 30.87 TFLOPS (1:1), which is high for compute workloads.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its strong performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5077, which is a modern test that stresses the GPU’s ray tracing and DX12 features. Geekbench OpenCL scores 172660, and Vulkan scores 178923, showing excellent compute performance. PassMark G3D scores 29137, and GPU compute scores 15787. The GPU’s pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 482.3 GTexel/s, which are high for detailed rendering. The GPU has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 600 W PSU, with a single 16-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot card, measuring 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting multiple monitors and high refresh rates. For rendering, the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle large textures and complex scenes, while the 48 RT cores accelerate ray tracing in supported applications. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which improves gaming performance without sacrificing quality, and the FP32 performance is useful for scientific computing and AI inference.