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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

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Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

26,011 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13500E and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT form a desktop pairing that targets a specific performance tier. The CPU, a 14-core Raptor Lake-S part, sits at the 62nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU, a Navi 22-based RDNA 2.0 card, reaches the 71st percentile among all graphics cards. The combined percentile for this build is 67, indicating a system that is balanced around the upper-midrange segment of the market, offering strong compute and rasterization capabilities without reaching the extremes of high-end desktop hardware. The following analysis breaks down the platform, performance metrics, and workload suitability based strictly on the provided data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The foundation of this platform is the Intel Socket 1700, which hosts the Core i5-13500E. This CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more prevalent memory modules and newer, faster ones. The platform also includes support for ECC memory, a feature typically associated with workstation and server environments, suggesting the CPU can handle tasks requiring data integrity. The processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, ensuring high-bandwidth connectivity for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage.

The power delivery requirements for this system are split between the CPU and GPU. The i5-13500E has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 14-core processor and indicates that a capable air cooler would suffice for maintaining thermal performance under standard workloads. The GPU, on the other hand, has a 250 W TDP and requires a power supply with a suggested rating of 600 W. The card draws power through one 6-pin and one 8-pin connector, which is a standard configuration for midrange to upper-midrange graphics cards. When combined, the total system power draw is well within the 600 W suggested PSU headroom, leaving room for drives, fans, and other peripherals.

Looking at the upgrade path, the data suggests that the CPU has significant headroom. The i5-13500E's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900E, has an average benchmark score of 6611, which is only 0.4% higher. This indicates that the 13500E is already performing near the level of a previous-generation i9 part. A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be a higher-tier 13th Gen processor, as the Socket 1700 supports the full range of Raptor Lake chips. However, the current pairing is well-matched; the GPU's 71st percentile ranking is slightly higher than the CPU's 62nd, meaning the graphics card is not being severely bottlenecked by the processor in most scenarios. The primary limitation for future upgrades would be the GPU, which, at 12 GB of VRAM and a 192-bit bus, is suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may become the limiting factor at higher resolutions or with more demanding textures.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data reveals a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads relative to its single-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22772 points in the multi-core test and 3214 points in the single-core test. The multi-core score is significantly stronger, which is expected given the 14-core and 20-thread configuration. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 6586, placing it at the 62nd percentile. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-13500E is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Atom x7405C (average score 6568) and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i9-12900E (average score 6611). This tight cluster of scores suggests that the 13500E is a well-rounded performer, offering performance nearly identical to a previous-generation flagship i9 in aggregate benchmarks.

The GPU's benchmark results are more varied across different APIs. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 16360, while in Vulkan it scores 98089, and in Metal it scores 137249. The Passmark G3D score is 20700, with a GPU compute score of 9550. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 26011, placing it at the 71st percentile. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, has an average score of 25891, meaning the RX 6750 XT is 0.5% faster. More notably, it is 1.1% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (average score 25740). This comparison is interesting because the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is a high-end laptop part, while the RX 6750 XT is a desktop card, highlighting the performance advantage of the desktop form factor.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its respective market. The CPU's 62nd percentile is respectable, but the GPU's 71st percentile suggests that in gaming and graphics-intensive tasks, the RX 6750 XT will be the primary driver of performance. The combined percentile of 67 reflects this balance, positioning the build as a capable machine for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and solid performance at 1440p.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 335 mm² and 17,200 million transistors. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores, though the data does not list dedicated tensor cores, indicating a focus on rasterization and compute rather than AI-accelerated tasks. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 2250 MHz, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps.

Clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. The pixel rate is 166.4 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 416.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at 26.62 TFLOPS (2:1). These specifications translate into strong raw compute power for rendering tasks. The 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is well-suited for 3D rendering and video editing, where the GPU can accelerate the processing of large datasets.

The benchmark scores for the GPU show strong DirectX performance. The Passmark DirectX 11 score is 180, while the DirectX 12 score is 80, and the DirectX 9 score is 263. The DirectX 10 score is 125. These scores suggest that the card is optimized for modern APIs, with DirectX 12 performance being a key indicator of its gaming capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2548, which is a modern benchmark that stresses the GPU's ability to handle real-time rendering workloads. For rendering tasks, the combination of 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p content creation, allowing for large textures and complex scenes without running out of memory.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of the Intel Core i5-13500E and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates based on the benchmark scores and the component's percentile positions.

Given the GPU's 71st percentile ranking and the CPU's 62nd percentile, the system is expected to deliver high frame rates at 1080p in most modern titles. The RX 6750 XT's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are strong indicators of 1080p and 1440p gaming capability. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures, though it may become a limitation at 4K with ultra settings in some games. The CPU's strong multi-core performance (22772 in Cinebench R23) ensures that even CPU-bound titles will have sufficient processing headroom.

The combination is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, where the GPU can push frame rates well above 100 FPS in esports titles. For more demanding AAA games, the system should maintain 60 FPS or higher at 1080p with ultra settings. At 1440p, the system will still perform admirably, but may require adjustments to settings in the most demanding titles to maintain high frame rates. The data indicates that this is a balanced pairing for gaming, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500E support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the process node of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The GPU is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 335 mm².

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

A: The combined percentile for the desktop build is 67.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6750 XT have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 600 W, with a GPU TDP of 250 W.

Q: Is the CPU's performance closer to the Intel Atom x7405C or the Intel Core i9-12900E?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 6586, which is 0.3% higher than the Intel Atom x7405C and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900E, placing it nearly equidistant between the two.

Q: What is the FP32 performance of the GPU?

A: The RX 6750 XT has an FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS.

Who Should Build It

This build is aimed at users who want a capable desktop system for gaming and content creation without venturing into the highest price brackets. The GPU's 71st percentile makes it a strong candidate for gamers who play at 1080p and 1440p, as the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures and modern game engines. The CPU's 62nd percentile, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is well-suited for content creators who need multi-threaded performance for video editing and 3D rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 is a strong indicator of its capability in these workloads.

The system is also suitable for software developers who work with large codebases and require fast compilation times, as the 14-core processor excels in parallel tasks. Students and small business workstations would also benefit from this build, as the CPU's support for ECC memory adds a level of reliability for data-critical work. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for troubleshooting or light tasks, though the discrete GPU will handle most graphics-intensive work. This is not a build for 4K gaming at ultra settings, as the GPU's 71st percentile suggests it will struggle with the most demanding titles at that resolution.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced system with the GPU being the slightly stronger component. The GPU's 71st percentile versus the CPU's 62nd percentile suggests that in gaming workloads, the RX 6750 XT will often be the limiting factor. The FPS scaling, estimated from the benchmark scores, shows that the GPU's performance will dictate frame rates at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU may become a bottleneck in CPU-bound titles, but its strong single-core score of 3214 in Cinebench R23 ensures it can handle most games without issue.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's 62nd percentile is the limiting factor, but it is not a weak part. The 14-core configuration provides substantial compute power, and the 0.3% difference from the Intel Atom x7405C is negligible. The GPU's compute score of 9550 in Passmark indicates that it can also accelerate many parallel workloads, but the CPU will typically be the primary driver for tasks like software compilation. Overall, the system is balanced, with the GPU being the primary determinant of gaming performance and the CPU being the primary determinant of productivity performance.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: "desktop") that pairs the Intel Core i5-13500E with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU is a Radeon RX 6000 series card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The combined percentile of 67 places this system in the upper-midrange tier of desktop builds, indicating it is capable of handling most modern workloads with high performance.

The CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 6586, which is 62nd percentile, while the GPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 26011, which is 71st percentile. This pairing is designed for users who prioritize graphics performance, as the GPU is the stronger component. The system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as well as content creation tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. The build represents a balanced configuration where neither component is severely bottlenecking the other, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process at Intel. The CPU has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, as well as ECC memory. It provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

The benchmark scores show a processor that is strong in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22772, while the single-core score is 3214. The multi-core score is 7.1 times higher than the single-core score, reflecting the benefits of the 14-core configuration. The Cinebench R20 scores are 9564 for multi-core and 1349 for single-core, while the R15 scores are 2295 for multi-core and 323 for single-core. The avgBenchmarkScore is 6586, placing the CPU at the 62nd percentile.

The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900E, has an avgBenchmarkScore of 6611, which is only 0.4% higher. This indicates that the i5-13500E offers performance nearly equivalent to a previous-generation i9 part, making it an excellent choice for multi-threaded applications. The 14 cores and 20 threads are well-suited for video editing, 3D rendering, and software development, where the ability to process multiple tasks simultaneously is critical. The support for ECC memory adds a layer of stability for workstation use cases, making this CPU a versatile option for both gaming and professional workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 71st percentile and 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance indicate that this system is capable of driving high refresh rates at 1080p. The 12 GB VRAM ensures that modern titles with high-resolution textures will run smoothly, though the GPU may become the limiting factor at 1440p in the most demanding games.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 suggests that the CPU can handle the additional load of streaming software without significantly impacting game performance.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's strong multi-core performance and the GPU's compute capabilities (9550 Passmark GPU compute score) makes this system well-suited for video editing. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for editing high-resolution footage, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth allows for smooth scrubbing and rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its ability to accelerate 3D rendering tasks. The 40 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced scenes, though the overall rendering performance will be more reliant on the GPU's rasterization capabilities.

Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are ideal for compiling large codebases. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 22772 indicates that compilation times will be significantly reduced compared to lower-core-count processors. The support for ECC memory is a bonus for developers who require data integrity.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. The CPU's 62nd percentile ensures that even demanding productivity applications will run smoothly, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for a desktop system.

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