SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13420H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

84%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13420H

18,511 Benchmark Score

Top 16% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile

29,928 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

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 i5-13420H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile pairing represents a distinct laptop configuration where a capable mid-range processor meets a current-generation graphics solution. The data indicates a system built for 1080p gaming and accelerated creative work, though the combination shows a significant skew toward graphics performance over CPU-centric tasks. This analysis relies exclusively on synthetic benchmark scores and hardware specifications, as no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring the GB206 chip with 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 907 MHz and a boost clock of 1425 MHz, but the memory clock tells a more interesting story: 1500 MHz with 24 Gbps effective speed. This feeds 8 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 128-bit bus, producing a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The 8 GB capacity is adequate for current 1080p titles, but the 128-bit bus width may constrain performance in memory-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

The shader configuration includes 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The RT and tensor core counts are 36 and 144 respectively. This hardware translates to a pixel rate of 68.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 205.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 13.13 TFLOPS. These numbers place the GPU in a position where it can handle ray-traced workloads through its dedicated RT cores and machine learning tasks through the tensor cores, though the modest VRAM capacity may limit the complexity of such workloads.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a Passmark G3D score of 20355, with a Passmark GPU Compute score of 8279. In Geekbench tests, it scores 122238 in OpenCL and 116960 in Vulkan. The DirectX 12 performance in Passmark is notably low at 93, while DirectX 11 scores 192 and DirectX 9 scores 214, which suggests the GPU's newer architecture may be optimized differently across API generations. The percentile ranking against all GPUs is 75, placing it in the upper quartile of graphics hardware.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context for its positioning. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5070 Mobile's average score of 29928. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% deficit, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, representing a 0.6% advantage for the AMD card. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 leads slightly with 30433, a 1.7% margin. This clustering indicates the RTX 5070 Mobile performs within a tight performance band around these desktop-class predecessors.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 13.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggests capable performance in GPU-accelerated renderers. The 36 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which modern rendering engines can leverage for real-time previews. The 144 tensor cores support DLSS and similar AI-accelerated features, which can significantly improve frame rates in supported titles.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 18511, placing it in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 29928, placing it in the 75th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 74, indicating the system sits slightly above the three-quarter mark for overall performance.

In CPU benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-13420H demonstrates its multi-threaded capabilities with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11084 and a single-core score of 1689. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1871 in the 2-thread test to 5587 in the max-thread test, with intermediate scores of 3357 for 4-threads and 4614 for 8-threads. This scaling pattern indicates the processor benefits from additional threads, though the gains diminish beyond 8 threads due to the 8-core, 12-thread configuration.

Passmark tests reveal specific workload characteristics. The multi-thread score is 17475, while the single-thread score is 3396. Integer math scores 58156, floating-point math scores 42806, and extended instructions score 12897. Data compression scores 209450, while data encryption scores 11559. The find prime numbers test scores a lowly 52, suggesting this specific workload is not a strength of this architecture.

The CPU's nearest rivals show remarkable parity in average scores. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18505, a 0% difference, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, also 0% difference. The Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380, a 0.7% deficit, while the Intel Core 7 360 scores 18374, also 0.7% behind. This tight clustering means the i5-13420H effectively trades blows with these desktop processors in overall benchmark terms.

The GPU's Passmark G2D score of 896 and its DirectX scores paint a mixed picture. The G3D score of 20355 is strong, but the compute score of 8279 is less impressive relative to the graphics score. The combined picture shows a system where the GPU's gaming and rendering performance outpaces the CPU's general processing capabilities, which is typical for mobile gaming configurations.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the RTX 5070 Mobile's G3D score of 20355 and its performance parity with the RTX 3070 Ti (0.1% delta) suggest it can drive high frame rates in most titles. The 8 GB GDDR7 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient throughput for 1080p textures, while the 36 RT cores enable ray tracing features without completely sacrificing performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 3396 in Passmark and 1689 in Cinebench R23 ensures adequate frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios.

Streaming workloads benefit from the GPU's NVENC capabilities, though the benchmark data does not explicitly measure encoder performance. The 144 tensor cores can accelerate AI-based encoding and upscaling features. The CPU's multi-thread score of 17475 in Passmark and 11084 in Cinebench R23 provides enough headroom for simultaneous game and stream encoding, though the 12-thread count may limit the quality settings available for software encoding.

Video editing relies on both CPU and GPU acceleration. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 6013 and Passmark multi-thread score of 17475 handle timeline operations and effects processing, while the GPU's 13.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates rendering and export tasks. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p editing timelines, though 4K projects may exceed this capacity with heavy effects stacks.

3D rendering workloads show a clear GPU advantage. The RTX 5070 Mobile's 13.13 TFLOPS FP32 and Passmark GPU Compute score of 8279 accelerate render engines like Blender Cycles or Octane. The 36 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering, and the 144 tensor cores can speed up denoising operations. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11084 supports viewport interaction and scene preparation, but the render output will be GPU-dominated.

Software development benefits primarily from the CPU's capabilities. The Passmark integer math score of 58156 and data compression score of 209450 indicate strong performance in code compilation and data processing. The 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide responsive compilation times, and the single-thread performance of 3396 in Passmark ensures snappy IDE interactions. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate certain development tasks like machine learning model training, though the 8 GB VRAM limits model sizes.

Student and office workloads are well-served by this configuration. The CPU's single-thread Passmark score of 3396 and 3DMark single-thread score of 948 handle everyday productivity tasks efficiently. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is idle. The 45 W TDP CPU and 50 W TDP GPU suggest this is a laptop configuration that balances performance with thermal constraints.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Mobile compare to the RTX 3070 Ti in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 29928, while the RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, making the RTX 3070 Ti 0.1% faster. This places the two GPUs in a statistical tie.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-13420H scores 11084 in Cinebench R23 multicore testing and 1689 in single-core testing, demonstrating strong multi-threaded scaling from its 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory configuration does the RTX 5070 Mobile use?

A: The GPU uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s, paired with a memory clock of 1500 MHz running at 24 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Where does this system rank in overall performance compared to all hardware?

A: The combined percentile ranking is 74, meaning the system performs better than 74% of all CPU-GPU combinations in the database, with the CPU at the 72nd percentile and GPU at the 75th percentile.

Q: What are the RT and tensor core counts on the RTX 5070 Mobile?

A: The GPU features 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 4608 shading units and 144 texture mapping units.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-13420H averages 18511, which is identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18505 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i3-14100F's 18519 (0% delta), showing near-exact parity.

Q: What is the CPU's process node and socket?

A: The Intel Core i5-13420H uses a 10 nm process at Intel and fits the Intel BGA 1744 socket, with a Raptor Lake architecture and a base clock of 2.10 GHz boosting to 4.60 GHz.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The performance delta between the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 75th percentile is minimal, suggesting a reasonably balanced pairing for most workloads. However, the nature of the workloads determines which component becomes the limiting factor. In gaming scenarios, the GPU typically becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU can limit frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce frames faster than the CPU can process game logic.

The CPU's thread scaling from 3DMark shows a clear pattern: 2-thread scores 1871, 4-thread scores 3357, 8-thread scores 4614, and max-thread scores 5587. The incremental gains from 8-thread to max-thread are modest, indicating that the 12-thread configuration reaches diminishing returns in multi-threaded workloads. This suggests that applications using more than 8 threads will see limited benefit from the additional 4 threads, potentially creating a CPU bottleneck in heavily threaded scenarios.

The GPU's benchmark scores across different DirectX versions are revealing. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 93 is significantly lower than DirectX 11's 192 and DirectX 9's 214, which may indicate driver optimization issues or architectural differences in how the Blackwell 2.0 handles older APIs. This could create bottlenecks in older titles that rely on legacy rendering paths, while newer DirectX 12 titles may perform differently than the raw scores suggest.

For estimated FPS scaling, the GPU's parity with the RTX 3070 Ti (0.1% delta) and RTX 2080 Ti (0.5% delta) provides a reference point. These desktop GPUs are known for strong 1080p and 1440p performance, suggesting the RTX 5070 Mobile can deliver comparable frame rates. The CPU's single-thread performance, ranking near the Core i3-14100F (0% delta), is sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios, but may limit frame rates in esports titles where CPU-bound physics and game logic dominate.

The memory configuration creates a potential bottleneck in high-resolution gaming. The 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit bus width with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth may struggle with 1440p or 4K textures, where larger memory pools and higher bandwidth are beneficial. The GPU's pixel rate of 68.40 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.2 GTexel/s suggest fill-rate capabilities that align with 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the memory subsystem could constrain performance at higher resolutions.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh displays represent the primary audience for this configuration. The GPU's G3D score of 20355 and its near-parity with the RTX 3070 Ti (0.1% delta) indicate it can handle modern titles at high settings, while the CPU's single-thread score of 3396 in Passmark ensures responsive gameplay. Users at 1440p may find the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus limiting in texture-heavy titles.

Content creators working with 1080p video and graphics will find this configuration capable. The GPU's 13.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates rendering and effects, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11084 handles encoding and processing tasks. The 12 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide sufficient compute for Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve timelines, though 4K projects may require more VRAM than the 8 GB available.

Software developers benefit from the CPU's integer math score of 58156 and data compression score of 209450, which indicate strong compilation and data processing capabilities. The single-thread performance of 3396 in Passmark ensures IDE responsiveness, while the 12 threads handle parallel build processes. The GPU's compute score of 8279 in Passmark enables GPU-accelerated development tasks like CUDA-based prototyping, though the 8 GB VRAM limits large-scale machine learning work.

Students and office workers will find this configuration more powerful than needed for typical productivity tasks. The CPU's single-thread score of 948 in 3DMark and 3396 in Passmark handle document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing efficiently. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a power-saving option for basic tasks, potentially extending battery life when the discrete GPU is not needed.

Small business workstations requiring GPU acceleration for applications like CAD or 3D visualization will benefit from the RTX 5070 Mobile's 36 RT cores and 4608 shading units. The GPU's pixel rate of 68.40 GPixel/s supports viewport rendering in modeling software, while the CPU's multi-thread score of 17475 in Passmark handles simulation and analysis tasks. The 45 W CPU TDP and 50 W GPU TDP indicate this is a laptop-class solution suitable for mobile workstations.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-13420H is an 8-core, 12-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 45 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, providing a total of 12 MB of L3. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 support featuring 8 lanes from the CPU.

The Raptor Lake architecture brings a hybrid design philosophy that combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core mix. The 12-thread count from 8 cores indicates this is a hybrid configuration with some cores supporting hyper-threading. The 4.60 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1689 and Passmark single-thread score of 3396.

Benchmark results show the CPU's real-world capabilities across different workload types. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1738, R20 multicore score of 6013, and R23 multicore score of 11084 demonstrate consistent scaling across benchmark generations. The Passmark multi-thread score of 17475 and 3DMark max-thread score of 5587 confirm strong multi-threaded performance, though the thread scaling analysis shows diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all desktop processors, which is notable for a mobile chip. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18505, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, and the Intel Core i3-13100 scores 18380. This parity with desktop processors indicates the i5-13420H punches above its mobile class in raw benchmark performance, likely due to its high boost clock and efficient architecture.

The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides basic graphics capabilities when the discrete GPU is not in use. This iGPU can handle video playback, office applications, and light creative work, potentially saving power in battery-optimized scenarios. The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives system builders flexibility in memory selection, though the FACT PACK does not specify the maximum memory speed supported.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The Intel Core i5-13420H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning the CPU cannot be upgraded independently. This is a permanent part of the laptop motherboard, so any processor upgrade would require replacing the entire system. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, allowing for memory upgrades within the constraints of the laptop's design.

The PCIe Gen 5 support with 8 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connectivity for GPUs and storage. The RTX 5070 Mobile uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, though the FACT PACK does not specify whether the GPU runs at x8 or x16 in this configuration. The 8 GB GDDR7 memory on the GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded, so the GPU's VRAM capacity is fixed at 8 GB.

The CPU's 45 W TDP and the GPU's 50 W TDP combine for a total of 95 W of processor and graphics power, though the FACT PACK does not specify the total system power draw. The GPU's slot width is listed as "IGP" with no power connectors, suggesting it is an integrated or soldered mobile GPU rather than a replaceable MXM module. The suggested PSU is null, which is typical for laptop configurations where the power adapter is proprietary.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be increasing system memory, particularly if the laptop ships with less than the maximum supported capacity. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support means adding a second memory module can improve memory bandwidth and overall system responsiveness. Storage upgrades via PCIe Gen 5 NVMe drives would also provide faster load times, though the FACT PACK does not specify the number of storage slots.

The GPU's TDP of 50 W and the absence of power connectors indicate this is a power-efficient mobile solution. The boost clock of 1425 MHz and base clock of 907 MHz suggest the GPU operates within a conservative power envelope. This limits the upgrade path for graphics performance, as the thermal and power delivery systems are designed around the 50 W TDP.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This configuration pairs the Intel Core i5-13420H with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile in a laptop form factor, as indicated by the build class designation. The CPU's market segment is mobile, and the GPU's slot width of "IGP" confirms this is an integrated mobile solution rather than a desktop card. The release dates differ significantly, with the CPU launching on 2023-01-03 and the GPU on 2025-04-14, indicating this pairing combines a previous-generation processor with a current-generation graphics solution.

The combined percentile ranking of 74 places this system in the upper quartile of all hardware configurations in the database. The CPU's 72nd percentile and GPU's 75th percentile show a slight imbalance favoring graphics performance. This positions the system as a capable mid-range laptop for gaming and creative work, rather than a top-tier enthusiast configuration.

The performance tier is defined by the benchmark scores relative to rivals. The CPU's average score of 18511 ties it with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and Intel Core i3-14100F, which are desktop processors, suggesting this mobile CPU performs at entry-level desktop levels. The GPU's average score of 29928 places it alongside desktop GPUs like the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 2080 Ti, indicating the mobile GPU delivers desktop-class graphics performance from the previous generation.

The system's strengths lie in its graphics capabilities, which are competitive with established desktop GPUs. The 8-core, 12-thread CPU provides solid multi-threaded performance for productivity tasks, though its 72nd percentile ranking shows it is not a top-tier processor. The 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth on the GPU provide adequate performance for 1080p gaming, while the 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores enable modern rendering features.

This pairing represents a balanced mid-range laptop configuration where the GPU slightly outpaces the CPU in relative performance. The system excels at GPU-accelerated workloads like gaming, rendering, and AI-assisted features, while the CPU handles general productivity and multi-threaded tasks competently. The 74th combined percentile indicates this is a solidly performing system that sits above the majority of hardware in the database, suitable for users who prioritize graphics performance in a mobile form factor.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13420H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13420H

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Strong Performance

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds