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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
CPU Bottleneck
CPU
76%
VS
GPU
97%

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400T

5,210 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

56,083 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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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

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30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13400T paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop combination that pairs a low-power 13th-generation Intel processor with a high-end Blackwell-architecture graphics card. The data in this analysis is derived from synthetic benchmark scores, as no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All performance discussions regarding frame rates are therefore estimated from the respective benchmark scores of the components.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The GPU houses 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². Its memory subsystem is substantial, featuring 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, which yields a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. The core clocks are set at 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost, with memory running at 1875 MHz or 30 Gbps effective.

For compute hardware, the RTX 5080 includes 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. Ray tracing is handled by 84 dedicated RT cores, while 336 tensor cores manage AI and DLSS workloads. The GPU's raw throughput is impressive: FP32 performance reaches 56.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching that figure at a 1:1 ratio. Pixel fill rate is 293.1 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s.

Benchmark results place this GPU in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 8637 points. Geekbench results show 235901 in OpenCL and 255450 in Vulkan. Passmark scores include 36565 for G3D, 21789 for GPU compute, and lower scores for legacy DX9 (389), DX11 (324), and DX10 (208) tests. The average benchmark score across all tests is 56083.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5080 leads the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%, making those three cards effectively a performance cluster. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% behind, showing that the RTX 5080 sits near the top of its immediate competitive tier despite being in the 87th percentile overall. For rendering workloads, this GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth are the defining characteristics. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that large textures and high-resolution assets do not become bottlenecks, while the 84 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced scenes. The high FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS means compute-heavy rendering tasks will be processed quickly.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combination of a 35 W TDP CPU and a 360 W TDP GPU creates an inherent imbalance in most workloads. The RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card that requires substantial power and produces significant heat, while the i5-13400T is a low-power processor with a 1300 MHz base clock. This discrepancy suggests that in gaming scenarios, the CPU will likely limit frame rates at lower resolutions, while at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 60, while the GPU's percentile is 87. This 27-point gap indicates that the processor is a mid-range part while the graphics card is firmly in the high-end tier. In practical terms, the CPU's maximum boost clock of 4.40 GHz is not a major limiting factor for single-threaded tasks, but its 10 cores and 16 threads are modest compared to what high-end CPUs offer. The benchmark scores reinforce this: the CPU achieves 17029 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2404 in single-core, whereas the GPU's average score of 56083 dwarfs the CPU's average of 5210.

For gaming at 1080p, the CPU will frequently be the bottleneck because the RTX 5080 can render frames faster than the i5-13400T can feed it draw calls and physics calculations. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload increases, shifting the bottleneck toward the graphics card. The estimated FPS scaling follows this pattern: lower resolutions amplify the CPU's weaknesses, while higher resolutions allow the GPU to stretch its legs but still leave performance below what a stronger CPU would enable.

In productivity workloads, the balance shifts depending on the task. Video editing that relies on GPU acceleration will see the RTX 5080 do most of the heavy lifting, making the CPU less of a constraint. Conversely, software compilation or heavy multitasking that depends on CPU cores will expose the i5-13400T's mid-range position. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is adequate but not generous compared to larger desktop chips.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400T is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and features a die size of 215 mm². The CPU has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of only 1300 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The T-series designation indicates a low-power variant, with a TDP of just 35 W, which is significantly lower than standard desktop processors.

Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, although the memory bus bandwidth is not specified in the data. The processor does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 730, and the processor is not multiplier unlocked.

Benchmark performance places this CPU in the 60th percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17029 multi-core and 2404 single-core. Cinebench R20 results are 7152 multi-core and 1009 single-core, while R15 shows 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10227 multi-core and 1899 single-core. The average benchmark score is 5210.

The nearest rivals provide context for its position. The Intel Xeon E-2378G scores 5199, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5240, which is 0.6% ahead. The Intel Core i7-11700B also scores 5241, 0.6% ahead. The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 5253, 0.8% ahead. These rivals are all close, indicating the i5-13400T sits in a tight performance band where no single competitor has a decisive advantage.

For real workloads, the low base clock of 1300 MHz is notable. The CPU will run at this speed under light loads, but boost to 4.40 GHz when needed. This makes it efficient for idle and light tasks, but sustained heavy workloads will depend on whether the 35 W TDP allows the boost clock to be maintained. The 16 threads handle modern multitasking reasonably well, and the 20 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy applications, but the processor is not designed for extreme multi-threaded compute.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older and newer memory technologies. The CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes, which is sufficient for a high-end GPU like the RTX 5080 that uses PCIe 5.0 x16. The PSU headroom is a critical consideration: the GPU's TDP is 360 W, and the suggested PSU is 750 W. The CPU's TDP is only 35 W, so the total system draw is well within a typical 750 W power supply's capacity.

The RTX 5080 uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card with dimensions of 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. This means case compatibility should be checked for length, as 304 mm is a long card that may not fit in smaller cases. The GPU's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, which supports modern high-refresh monitors.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same Socket 1700 platform, if the motherboard supports it. This would alleviate the CPU bottleneck in gaming and improve multi-threaded productivity. However, because the i5-13400T is a low-power part, upgrading to a higher-TDP CPU may require a better cooler and possibly a motherboard with stronger VRM components. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU ensures that the RTX 5080's interface is not a limiting factor, so the GPU can be carried forward to a future platform upgrade.

For power, the 35 W TDP of the CPU means a modest air cooler is sufficient, while the GPU's 360 W TDP demands a robust cooling solution and a case with good airflow. The 750 W suggested PSU provides enough headroom for the combined load, but overclocking the GPU or adding additional components would require more capacity.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for high-refresh gaming at 1440p. The 87th percentile GPU performance means frame rates will be high, but the i5-13400T's 60th percentile CPU performance will limit maximum FPS in CPU-bound titles. Estimated FPS at 1080p will be constrained by the CPU, while at 1440p and above, the GPU takes over and delivers smoother scaling.

Streaming: The RTX 5080's tensor cores and NVENC capabilities, inferred from the 336 tensor cores, support hardware encoding that offloads streaming work from the CPU. The 16 threads of the i5-13400T are sufficient for a game plus streaming software, but the low base clock may cause hiccups if the CPU is saturated. The 35 W TDP keeps power draw low, which helps with system thermals during long streams.

Video editing: GPU acceleration is the key here, and the RTX 5080 delivers with 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 16 GB of VRAM. Timeline scrubbing, effects, and exports will be fast. The CPU's 17029 Cinebench R23 multi-core score means it can handle encoding tasks, but the GPU will be the primary driver for most modern editing suites that leverage CUDA or DirectX 12. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with previewing large files.

3D rendering: Ray-traced rendering benefits directly from the 84 RT cores. The 8637 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score indicates strong DX12 performance, and the 235901 Geekbench OpenCL score shows compute capability. The CPU's 10 cores will handle scene preparation and physics, but the rendering itself will be GPU-bound. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks when working with complex scenes.

Software development: Compilation and code analysis are CPU-intensive. The i5-13400T's 10227 Geekbench multi-core score places it in the mid-range, so large codebases will compile slower than with a higher-end CPU. The 16 threads handle parallel builds, but the 1300 MHz base clock means single-threaded tasks like linting or indexation will feel sluggish. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks except for GPU compute programming.

Student and office work: This pairing is massively overkill for office tasks. The UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU in the CPU is sufficient for document editing and web browsing, so the RTX 5080 would remain idle. The CPU's 35 W TDP makes the system energy-efficient during light use, and the 20 MB L3 cache speeds up repetitive tasks. The 60th percentile CPU performance is more than enough for spreadsheets, presentations, and research.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 5080 and its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56083. It leads the AMD Radeon 8060S by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE by 2.2%.

Q: Does the i5-13400T support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the recommended power supply for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is 750 W, with the GPU's TDP rated at 360 W.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i5-13400T scores 17029 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14401E, is 0.8% faster, while the Intel Xeon E-2378G is 0.2% slower.

Q: Can this system handle ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RTX 5080 includes 84 dedicated RT cores, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 indicates strong performance in modern DX12 ray-traced workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5080 has a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, using 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-13400T has a locked multiplier, as indicated by the multiplierUnlocked field being false.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU and GPU deliver very different performance profiles based on their benchmark scores. The CPU's average benchmark score is 5210, placing it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Its best result is 17029 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its weakest is 242 in Cinebench R15 single-core. The GPU's average benchmark score is 56083, which is over ten times higher than the CPU's average, and it sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its peak result is 255450 in Geekbench Vulkan, and its lowest is 151 in Passmark DirectX 12.

The combined percentile of this pairing is 74, reflecting the GPU's high position pulling up the CPU's mid-range standing. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E-2378G, is nearly identical in performance with a 0.2% delta, while the Intel Core i9-10850K and i7-11700B are both 0.6% faster. The GPU's rivals are similarly close, with the AMD Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB within 0.7%, and the RX 9070 GRE 2.2% ahead.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU is the clear high-performance component, while the CPU is adequate but not exceptional. In CPU-bound benchmarks like Geekbench single-core, the i5-13400T's 1899 score is respectable for a low-power part, but it lags behind higher-end desktop CPUs. The GPU's 36565 Passmark G3D score and 21789 compute score demonstrate its strength in graphics and general compute, respectively. Overall, this pairing will be limited by the CPU in many scenarios, but the GPU ensures that graphics-heavy tasks will perform at a high level.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400T, a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, a desktop GPU from the GeForce 50-series. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 74, indicating a system that outperforms the majority of configurations but is held back by its CPU.

The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread part with a 35 W TDP, designed for energy efficiency. The GPU is a high-end card with a 360 W TDP, featuring 10752 shading units and 84 RT cores. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth place it in the top tier of graphics hardware, while the CPU's 20 MB L3 cache and 4.40 GHz boost clock are modest by comparison.

The overall tier is defined by the GPU's 87th percentile versus the CPU's 60th percentile. This makes the system a high-tier gaming and rendering machine with a mid-tier processor as its weak link. The GPU is capable of 4K gaming and professional rendering, but the CPU will struggle to keep up in CPU-intensive scenarios. The build is best suited for users who prioritize graphics performance over CPU compute, such as gamers at high resolutions or GPU-accelerated content creators.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need top-tier GPU performance but do not require a high-end CPU. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K will benefit from the RTX 5080's 16 GB memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, which handle high-resolution textures and ray tracing efficiently. The 87th percentile GPU performance ensures smooth frame rates in demanding titles, though the 60th percentile CPU may cap FPS at lower resolutions.

Content creators who rely on GPU acceleration, such as video editors using CUDA or 3D artists using ray-traced renderers, will see strong performance. The 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 84 RT cores accelerate rendering tasks significantly. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for large projects, and the 336 tensor cores support AI-enhanced tools.

Software developers working on GPU compute or machine learning applications will find the RTX 5080's compute capabilities useful, but the CPU's mid-range performance means compilation times will be slower than with a higher-end processor. Students and office workers will be vastly overserved by this hardware, as the integrated UHD Graphics 730 in the CPU is already sufficient for their tasks, and the discrete GPU will rarely be utilized. Small business workstations that require occasional 3D visualization or video rendering but mostly run standard office applications could benefit from the GPU's power, but the CPU will limit multi-threaded productivity tasks.