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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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Intel Core i5-13400T

5,210 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400T is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) using Intel's 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and was released on January 3, 2023. The chip features a base clock of 1300 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that positions it as a low-power variant within the 13th Gen lineup. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 cache, totaling a die size of 215 mm².

In synthetic CPU benchmarks, the i5-13400T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029 and a single-core score of 2,404. These results indicate strong multi-threaded performance for a 35 W part, placing it in the 60th percentile among all CPUs. The Geekbench multi-core score of 10,227 and single-core score of 1,899 further corroborate its position as a mid-range performer. The average benchmark score across all tests is 5,210, which places it nearly level with the Intel Xeon E-2378G (5,199, +0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240, -0.6% delta), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241, -0.6% delta), and the Intel Core i5-14401E (5,253, -0.8% delta). This clustering means the i5-13400T effectively trades blows with these older or differently-positioned chips, despite having a substantially lower TDP.

The 10-core/16-thread configuration (likely a mix of performance and efficiency cores, typical for Raptor Lake) combined with the low base clock but high boost clock means the chip can ramp up quickly for bursty workloads while sipping power during idle or light tasks. For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029 suggests competent handling of video encoding, compilation tasks, and multi-threaded productivity applications. The single-core score of 2,404 is respectable, indicating strong responsiveness in lightly-threaded applications like office suites and web browsing. The memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, offering flexibility for different platform budgets, though the lack of ECC memory support may limit its appeal in certain server or workstation environments. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides basic display output without a discrete GPU, though the presence of a dedicated graphics card in this build makes that less relevant.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process node, with the GA106 chip containing 12,000 million transistors across a 276 mm² die (transistor density of 43.5M per mm²). It comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the GPU core has a base clock of 1515 MHz and a boost clock of 1755 MHz. The card features 2,304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, 18 ray tracing cores, and 72 tensor cores. Pixel rate is rated at 56.16 GPixel/s, and texture rate at 126.4 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 8.087 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 8.087 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 60,740 and a Vulkan score of 57,103. The Passmark suite provides more granular data: G3D score of 11,857, G2D score of 973, GPU compute score of 5,779, and DirectX-specific results of 137 (DX9), 61 (DX10), 86 (DX11), and 58 (DX12). The average benchmark score is 15,199, placing the RTX 3050 OEM in the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15,171, +0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 680M (15,270, -0.5% delta), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15,283, -0.5% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15,290, -0.6% delta). This indicates that the RTX 3050 OEM performs nearly identically to these cards in aggregate, despite being a newer architecture with ray tracing and tensor core capabilities.

The 8 GB VRAM with 224 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p gaming with high textures, though it may be limiting for 1440p or 4K workloads that demand more memory. The 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS features, respectively, which are absent in the GTX 580 and only partially present in the RTX 2060. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game APIs. With a TDP of 130 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W, it's relatively power-efficient for its performance class. The dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector and dimensions of 242 mm (9.5 inches) in length and 112 mm (4.4 inches) in height make it suitable for most mid-tower cases. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor setups. The card's production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series as its successor.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400T compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-13400T has an average benchmark score of 5,210, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Xeon E-2378G (5,199), 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-10850K (5,240), 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i7-11700B (5,241), and 0.8% lower than the Intel Core i5-14401E (5,253). This places it statistically on par with all four rivals.

Q: What is the RTX 3050 OEM's performance tier relative to other GPUs?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM sits in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 15,199 is 0.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15,171), 0.5% below the AMD Radeon 680M (15,270), 0.5% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15,283), and 0.6% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (15,290).

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The choice between memory types depends on the motherboard and platform budget, though no specific bandwidth figures are provided in the data.

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13400T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 59, indicating that this pairing performs better than 59% of all desktop CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Is the RTX 3050 OEM capable of ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 3050 OEM features 18 ray tracing cores and 72 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS. This is part of the Ampere architecture's DirectX 12 Ultimate support.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400T has a TDP of 35 W, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has a TDP of 130 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W, which should be sufficient for the entire system given the CPU's low power draw.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this exact CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination. All FPS figures discussed in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 3050 OEM's 57th percentile GPU performance, with an average benchmark score of 15,199, suggests it can handle 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings for esports titles, but high-refresh (144Hz+) gaming at ultra settings may be challenging. The CPU's single-core score of 2,404 in Cinebench R23 won't be a bottleneck for most games, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth may limit texture quality at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The i5-13400T's 10 cores and 16 threads, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029, provide enough headroom for simultaneous game encoding and gameplay. The RTX 3050 OEM's 72 tensor cores and NVENC capabilities (implied by the architecture) can offload encoding tasks, though specific encoding benchmarks are not provided.

Video Editing: The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 10,227 indicates competent timeline scrubbing and export performance in 1080p and light 4K projects. The GPU's 8,087 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB VRAM can accelerate effects, color grading, and rendering in GPU-accelerated editors. The 35 W CPU TDP means sustained all-core loads are possible without thermal throttling.

3D Rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7,152 and R15 multi-core score of 1,716 suggest it can handle CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar software, though not at professional speed. The GPU's 8,087 TFLOPS FP32 and 18 RT cores provide GPU-accelerated rendering capabilities, particularly for ray-traced scenes, with the Passmark GPU compute score of 5,779 indicating moderate compute throughput.

Software Development: The i5-13400T's 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache make it well-suited for compilation tasks, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029 correlating to faster build times compared to lower-core-count alternatives. The dual-channel memory support for DDR4/DDR5 offers flexibility for different development environments.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-core Geekbench score of 1,899 ensures snappy responsiveness for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output, and the low 35 W TDP keeps power consumption minimal during light workloads. The GPU's presence adds no benefit for typical office tasks but is available if needed.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13400T achieves a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,716 and single-core of 242, a Cinebench R20 multi-core of 7,152 and single-core of 1,009, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 17,029 and single-core of 2,404. Geekbench results show multi-core at 10,227 and single-core at 1,899. The CPU's average benchmark score is 5,210, placing it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 60,740 and Vulkan score of 57,103. Passmark scores include G3D at 11,857, G2D at 973, GPU compute at 5,779, and DirectX-specific results of 137 (DX9), 86 (DX11), 61 (DX10), and 58 (DX12). The GPU's average benchmark score is 15,199, placing it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs.

The combined percentile for this pairing is 59, reflecting a balanced system where the CPU is slightly stronger (60th percentile) than the GPU (57th percentile). The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its average score, indicating it sits in a highly competitive performance band. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are within 0.6% of its average score, showing tight clustering around the 15,200 mark. The combined picture is a system that delivers consistent mid-range performance without significant bottlenecks in either component.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of the Intel Core i5-13400T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 11,857 and its 57th percentile position, the RTX 3050 OEM is expected to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p resolution for most modern titles. The 8 GB VRAM and 224 GB/s bandwidth should handle medium-to-high texture settings at 1080p, though games with heavy VRAM requirements may necessitate lower settings. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,404 indicates sufficient gaming performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios.

At 1440p, the GPU's 8,087 TFLOPS FP32 and 32 ROPs may struggle to maintain high frame rates in demanding titles, particularly at ultra settings. The DirectX 12 Passmark score of 58 suggests that DX12-optimized games may see varying performance. The presence of 18 RT cores means ray tracing is technically supported, but the modest 8,087 TFLOPS compute may result in significant frame rate drops when enabled. For esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, the CPU's strong single-core performance and the GPU's overall capability should yield high frame rates at 1080p, possibly exceeding 144 fps on lower settings. For AAA games, frame rates in the 40-60 fps range at 1080p ultra settings are plausible estimates, with drops below 30 fps possible in the most demanding scenes.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers seeking a 1080p gaming experience at medium-to-high settings, where the RTX 3050 OEM's 57th percentile GPU performance and 8 GB VRAM provide a capable baseline. The CPU's 60th percentile position ensures that processor-intensive tasks like streaming or background multitasking won't degrade gaming performance significantly. Content creators working on 1080p video projects will benefit from the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029) and the GPU's 8,087 TFLOPS for accelerated rendering. Developers compiling code will appreciate the 20 MB L3 cache and 16 threads for parallel builds, with the Geekbench multi-core score of 10,227 indicating solid throughput.

Students and small business users building a general-purpose desktop will find the 35 W CPU TDP appealing for low electricity costs and quiet operation, while the GPU adds versatility for occasional gaming or light GPU-accelerated tasks. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows for flexible platform choices based on budget. The 300 W suggested PSU means a modest power supply is sufficient, reducing overall system cost. This build is not suited for 4K gaming or professional 3D rendering workloads, given the GPU's 224 GB/s bandwidth and the CPU's 20 MB L3 cache, but it offers a balanced mid-range experience for the described use cases.

# Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400T (Raptor Lake, 10 cores/16 threads, 35 W TDP) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (Ampere, 8 GB GDDR6, 130 W TDP). The CPU's average benchmark score of 5,210 places it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 15,199 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for the system is 59, indicating it outperforms 59% of all desktop CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

This is a mid-range desktop configuration, with the CPU being a low-power variant of the Core i5 series and the GPU being an entry-level offering from the GeForce 30-series. The CPU's 35 W TDP is notably low for a 10-core processor, making this an energy-efficient choice. The GPU's 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU requirement align with a modest power envelope. The system's overall tier is solidly mid-range, with both components clustering near their respective rivals within 0.8% (CPU) and 0.6% (GPU) of average benchmark scores.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data indicates a generally balanced pairing, with the CPU at the 60th percentile and GPU at the 57th percentile. However, workload-specific analysis reveals which component dominates. In CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding or compilation, the i5-13400T's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,029 will be the primary determinant of performance, with the GPU contributing little. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the RTX 3050 OEM's 8,087 TFLOPS and 18 RT cores become the limiting factor, as the CPU's 10 cores provide ample headroom to feed the GPU.

For gaming at 1080p, the GPU is likely the bottleneck in most titles, given its 57th percentile position and 8 GB VRAM. The CPU's single-core score of 2,404 in Cinebench R23 should prevent significant CPU-bound frame drops. At lower resolutions or with esports titles, the CPU may become the limiting factor in high-refresh scenarios, though its boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps mitigate this. The GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 224 GB/s bandwidth may also constrain performance in memory-heavy scenes, while the CPU's 20 MB L3 cache helps with game asset streaming. Overall, the GPU is the more likely bottleneck for gaming, while the CPU takes that role for heavily multi-threaded productivity tasks.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400T uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), providing ample bandwidth for current and future expansion cards. The CPU's 35 W TDP means the VRM load is minimal, and the 300 W suggested PSU from the GPU leaves significant headroom for component upgrades without requiring a new power supply.

The GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface is compatible with the platform's PCIe Gen 5 support, though running at x8 bandwidth may slightly limit performance on newer GPUs. The RTX 3050 OEM is end-of-life, so a sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GeForce 40-series card (the successor to the 30-series), which would leverage the platform's PCIe Gen 5 lanes while maintaining compatibility with the 300 W PSU for lower-tier options. The CPU's position in the 60th percentile suggests it has room to pair with a stronger GPU without becoming a significant bottleneck, though upgrading to a higher-core-count 13th Gen or 14th Gen CPU (given the socket's compatibility) would be a logical step for more demanding multi-threaded workloads. The dual-channel memory support allows for capacity and speed upgrades, though the specific DDR4/DDR5 bandwidth figures are not provided. For platform longevity, the Socket 1700 supports a range of processors, and the 215 mm² die size with 10 nm process node indicates a mature, well-understood silicon design.

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