SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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)

▼

85 Score

Top 15% Ranking

85 / 100

HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

77%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score

Top 7% 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

# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i5-13500E and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing sits at a combined percentile of 67 across all desktop builds, indicating a system that lands comfortably above the median but not at the extreme top end. The data shows a CPU that scores at the 62nd percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU claims the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs. This 10-percentile-point gap suggests the graphics card is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the difference is modest enough that the system does not exhibit a severe bottleneck in either direction.

In CPU-heavy workloads like multi-threaded rendering, the i5-13500E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772, which places it just 0.3% above the Intel Atom x7405C in average benchmark score. That rival comparison is misleading on the surface — the Atom is a low-power embedded part while the i5-13500E is a 65 W desktop processor — but the percentile data confirms the i5 is a mid-pack performer. For gaming, the RX 6700 XT's Passmark G3D score of 19786 and its 72nd percentile ranking indicate the GPU will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where pixel throughput matters more than CPU compute. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3214 is sufficient to keep frame rates from being CPU-bound in most titles, though the lack of measured FPS data for this exact pairing means any frame rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores.

The balance tips toward the GPU being the primary bottleneck in gaming scenarios, especially at 1440p and above. The RX 6700 XT's 384.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are respectable but not class-leading; the nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, matches its average benchmark score almost exactly with a 0% delta. This means the GPU will saturate before the CPU in graphically intense scenes. Conversely, in productivity tasks like video encoding or software compilation that scale across cores, the i5-13500E's 14 cores and 20 threads will be the workhorse, and the GPU's compute advantage becomes less relevant. The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, points to a system where the GPU is the ceiling for gaming performance and the CPU is the ceiling for heavily threaded non-graphics workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component individually, not from direct testing of the i5-13500E with the RX 6700 XT. Treat these as directional guidance rather than empirical results.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the RX 6700 XT's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and 19786 Passmark G3D score suggest strong performance in most titles. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-texture gaming at this resolution. The i5-13500E's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3214 indicates the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most scenarios, though frame rates in CPU-intensive esports titles may be lower than what a higher-percentile CPU like the Core i9-12900E (which scores 0.4% higher in average benchmarks) could deliver. Estimated frame rates at 1080p ultra would likely range from 100-160 FPS in competitive shooters, 80-120 FPS in AAA action games, and 60-90 FPS in the most demanding titles, based on the GPU's compute and memory characteristics.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes the clear limiter. The RX 6700 XT's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 and 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 60-90 FPS in most games, but the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth may cause dips in texture-heavy scenes. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking is less relevant here, as the GPU will be the binding constraint. Estimated frame rates at 1440p ultra fall to roughly 60-100 FPS in shooters, 50-80 FPS in AAA titles, and 40-60 FPS in the most graphically intensive games. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure modern titles run efficiently, but the 40 RT cores are not enough for high-quality ray tracing at playable frame rates — expect to disable or lower ray tracing effects.

At 4K ultra, this pairing is not ideal. The estimated frame rates drop to 30-50 FPS in most games, and the 12 GB VRAM may hit capacity in some titles at maximum settings. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide no meaningful advantage at this resolution, as the GPU's 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes the hard limit. For 4K gaming, users would need to reduce settings to high or medium, or rely on upscaling technologies, to achieve playable frame rates. The estimated figures at 4K are 30-45 FPS for AAA games and 40-60 FPS for lighter titles, which is marginal for a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13500E a good match for the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in gaming?

A: Yes, the pairing is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile create a system where the GPU is slightly stronger, which is ideal for gaming. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3214 can feed the GPU adequately, though at 4K the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6700 XT have, and is it enough for modern games?

A: The RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at ultra settings in most titles, but at 4K with maximum textures, some games may approach or exceed the 12 GB capacity, causing performance dips.

Q: Does the i5-13500E support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked is false). The CPU runs at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Users cannot manually overclock this chip, but the boost behavior is automatic under load.

Q: What is the GPU's ray tracing performance like?

A: The RX 6700 XT has 40 RT cores, but the benchmark data shows it is not a ray tracing powerhouse. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 77 and DirectX 11 score of 173 indicate moderate performance, and the estimated frame rates with ray tracing enabled would be significantly lower than with rasterization. For ray tracing, users should expect to enable it only in lighter titles or at 1080p.

Q: Can this system handle video editing and 3D rendering workloads?

A: Yes, the i5-13500E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 indicates strong multi-threaded performance for rendering tasks, and the GPU's Passmark GPU compute score of 9336 provides hardware acceleration for effects and exports. The 14 cores and 20 threads are well-suited for video editing timelines, while the 12 GB VRAM helps with GPU-accelerated rendering.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 550 W, and the CPU's TDP is 65 W. The GPU requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. A quality 550 W power supply is the minimum recommendation, with headroom for the rest of the system components.

Q: Is the RX 6700 XT still in production?

A: No, the production status is "End-of-life." The GPU was released on March 2, 2021, and has been succeeded by Navi III. The i5-13500E is still listed as "Active" in production status, released on January 3, 2023.

Who Should Build It

This system targets gamers who prioritize 1080p and 1440p performance over 4K or ray tracing. The RX 6700 XT's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and 12 GB VRAM make it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at these resolutions, delivering estimated 100-160 FPS in competitive titles and 60-90 FPS in AAA games. Users who play esports titles like shooters or MOBAs will benefit from the CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3214, which keeps frame rates high in CPU-light scenes.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the i5-13500E's 14 cores and 20 threads valuable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 places the CPU in the 62nd percentile, which is competitive for a 65 W desktop part. The GPU's Passmark GPU compute score of 9336 accelerates rendering and effects, though it is not a professional-grade compute card. This build suits freelance video editors or small studios that need a single machine for both gaming and occasional rendering work.

Software developers and students will appreciate the CPU's 14 cores for compilation tasks and virtual machines, paired with 12 GB of GPU memory for local machine learning experiments or GPU-accelerated compute. The system's 65 W CPU TDP and 230 W GPU TDP keep power requirements reasonable, making it suitable for a dorm room or small office where noise and heat are concerns. The combined percentile of 67 indicates this is a well-rounded machine for a broad range of tasks, not a specialist tool.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 6586, placing it at the 62nd percentile versus all CPUs. The nearest rivals are the Intel Atom x7405C (average score 6568, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core i9-10940X (average score 6605, delta -0.3%), and the Intel Core i9-12900E (average score 6611, delta -0.4%). These scores are remarkably close, with less than 1% separating the i5-13500E from its nearest competitors. The Cinebench results show a multi-core R23 score of 22772 and a single-core R23 score of 3214, indicating strong multi-threaded performance for a 65 W chip. The single-core score of 3214 is competitive with higher-TDP parts, and the multi-core score suggests the 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficiency, implied by the 20 threads) scale well under load.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 27425, placing it at the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (average score 27435, delta 0%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (average score 27565, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (average score 27839, delta -1.5%). The RX 6700 XT is essentially tied with the RTX 4070 Mobile and within 1.5% of the RTX 3090 in average benchmark score, which is notable given the RTX 3090's much larger power envelope. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 93500 confirm strong raw performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 19786 validates the 72nd percentile ranking.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU in relative terms. The GPU's 72nd percentile versus the CPU's 62nd percentile means the graphics card is the stronger component, which is typical for a gaming-focused build. The combined percentile of 67 reflects a system that is better than about two-thirds of all desktop configurations, but not in the top tier. The deltaPct values show that both components are tightly clustered with their rivals, meaning small performance differences in synthetic benchmarks may not translate to noticeable real-world differences.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the Navi 22 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The die size is 335 mm² with 17,200 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 51.3M per mm². The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 40 RT cores for ray tracing. The core clocks are a base of 2321 MHz, a game clock of 2424 MHz, and a boost clock of 2581 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus running at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS and FP16 of 26.43 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio). The card has a TDP of 230 W, requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, and is dual-slot with dimensions of 267 mm length, 110 mm height, and 40 mm width.

The benchmark scores for the GPU show a mixed picture. The Passmark G3D score of 19786 is strong and aligns with the 72nd percentile ranking. The Geekbench Metal score of 130896 is exceptionally high, suggesting excellent compute performance for macOS-style workloads, though this is a Windows desktop card. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 44152 and Vulkan score of 93500 indicate solid cross-API performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 is moderate, reflecting the card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support but not top-tier performance. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 242 and DirectX 10 score of 124 show legacy API performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 173 and DirectX 12 score of 77 are lower, suggesting the card is optimized for modern APIs. The Passmark G2D score of 951 indicates capable 2D performance for desktop use.

For rendering workloads, the 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 and 26.43 TFLOPS FP16 provide solid compute throughput for GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or DaVinci Resolve. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for most 1080p and 1440p rendering tasks, though 4K scenes with heavy textures may exceed capacity. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for large data sets, but the card's compute-to-bandwidth ratio is reasonable for its class. The 40 RT cores enable ray tracing, but the performance is not competitive with dedicated RT hardware from the same generation's higher-tier cards, as indicated by the lower Passmark DX12 scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process from Intel. The die size is 215 mm², and the CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700. The base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and the TDP is 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which provides basic display output but is not suitable for gaming. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not available. The release date was January 3, 2023, and the production status is Active. The CPU is a desktop market segment part with a part number of SRMFW.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2295 and single-core score of 323 provide a baseline for older workloads. The R20 scores of 9564 multi-core and 1349 single-core show scaling, and the R23 scores of 22772 multi-core and 3214 single-core are the most relevant for modern applications. The multi-core R23 score of 22772 is strong for a 65 W part, indicating the 14 cores are efficient under sustained load. The single-core score of 3214 is competitive for gaming and lightly threaded applications. The average benchmark score of 6586 at the 62nd percentile places the CPU in the mid-range, with rivals like the Core i9-12900E scoring 0.4% higher and the Atom x7405C scoring 0.3% lower. The deltaPct values are all within 0.4%, meaning the i5-13500E is effectively tied with its nearest competitors in average performance.

For real workloads, the 14 cores and 20 threads are well-suited for video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data-intensive tasks, and the DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides flexibility for builders. The 65 W TDP means the CPU can be cooled with a capable air cooler, and the ECC memory support is valuable for workstation use where data integrity is critical. The PCIe Gen 5 support provides future-proofing for high-bandwidth storage and GPUs, though the RX 6700 XT uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output, but it does not contribute to gaming performance.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13500E, a 65 W desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, a 230 W desktop graphics card from the Radeon RX 6000 series. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 67, meaning this system outperforms approximately two-thirds of all desktop configurations in the benchmark database. The CPU is at the 62nd percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 72nd percentile versus all GPUs, creating a system that is slightly GPU-heavy in terms of relative performance. This is a mid-to-upper-mid-tier desktop configuration that balances multi-threaded CPU performance with solid 1080p and 1440p gaming capabilities.

The i5-13500E's 14 cores and 20 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance for productivity tasks, while the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM and 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 deliver capable gaming and compute performance. The system is not a top-tier enthusiast build — the GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 Mobile and RTX 3090, both of which are within 0.5% in average benchmark score, but the CPU's nearest rivals include the Atom x7405C and Pentium Gold G6405, which are much lower-end parts in real-world use. The overall tier is solidly mid-range, suitable for a primary gaming and productivity machine, but not for 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing workloads. The build's power requirements are reasonable, with a 65 W CPU and a suggested 550 W PSU for the GPU, making it suitable for most desktop cases and power supplies.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 6700 XT's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and 165.2 GPixel/s pixel rate support estimated 100-160 FPS at 1080p ultra in competitive titles. The i5-13500E's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3214 ensures the CPU is not the bottleneck in most esports scenarios, making this build suitable for 144 Hz monitors at 1080p or 1440p.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads can handle software encoding, but the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 and 9336 Passmark GPU compute score enable hardware-accelerated encoding via the RDNA 2 architecture. The combined percentile of 67 indicates enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and streaming at 1080p, though the estimated frame rates may drop by 10-15% while streaming.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 provides strong CPU performance for timeline editing and export, while the GPU's 12 GB VRAM accelerates effects and color grading. The 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p video work, and the ECC memory support on the CPU adds reliability for long editing sessions.

3D rendering: The CPU's 14 cores and 22772 multi-core R23 score handle CPU-based rendering well, while the GPU's 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 and 26.43 TFLOPS FP16 accelerate GPU-based renderers. The 12 GB VRAM is adequate for most scenes, but 4K textures may require optimization. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scores only 0.5% higher, indicating competitive rendering performance.

Software development: The 14 cores and 20 threads speed up compilation and testing, and the 24 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases. The DDR4/DDR5 memory support provides flexibility, and the 65 W TDP keeps the system quiet during long builds. The GPU's compute capabilities are useful for local machine learning experiments or GPU-accelerated testing.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the 62nd percentile CPU ranking and integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide a reliable baseline. The 12 GB VRAM is unnecessary for office work, but the system can handle any student workload, from CAD software to statistical analysis. The 65 W CPU TDP and 230 W GPU TDP keep power costs moderate, and the dual-slot GPU with 267 mm length fits in most mid-tower cases.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

Power Build

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13500E

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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

Gaming Performance

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Benchmark Performance

GPU Analysis

CPU Analysis

Build Overview

Usage Scenarios

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