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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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77%

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90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

17,208 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13500E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 form a desktop pairing that sits squarely in the upper-midrange tier of the benchmark database. The data shows a balanced combination where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded throughput meets a GPU with solid rasterization and ray tracing capabilities. This analysis walks through the individual component benchmarks, their combined performance picture, and the practical implications for various workloads, all derived strictly from the provided metrics.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA104 chip, fabricated on an 8 nm process by Samsung. The GPU houses 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 44.4M per mm². The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The core clocks are set to a base of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1725 MHz.

The compute configuration is substantial for its class. The RTX 3070 includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. For hardware-accelerated ray tracing, the GPU carries 46 RT cores, and for AI workloads, it has 184 tensor cores. The raw throughput figures are notable: the pixel rate is 165.6 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 317.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is rated at 20.31 TFLOPS. The FP16 rate matches the FP32 rate at a 1:1 ratio, also 20.31 TFLOPS.

Benchmark scores for the GPU provide insight into its real-world capabilities across different APIs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 3070 scores 3162. Geekbench results show an OpenCL score of 112821 and a Vulkan score of 21022. The Passmark suite reveals a G3D score of 22214, a G2D score of 1001, and a GPU compute score of 11195. The DirectX-specific Passmark tests show scores of 150 for DX10, 182 for DX11, 85 for DX12, and 247 for DX9. These numbers indicate that the GPU performs best in compute-heavy OpenCL workloads, while its DX12 Passmark score is relatively lower compared to its other results.

The GPU’s percentile rank against all GPUs is 61, and its average benchmark score is 17208. Comparing this to its nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (which scores 17083), 1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037), and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%, which scores 17468. This positioning suggests the RTX 3070 is competitive with modern midrange offerings, slightly edging out the RX 7600 XT in average score. For rendering tasks, the combination of RT cores, tensor cores, and 8 GB of VRAM means it can handle ray-traced effects and DLSS-enabled workloads, though the 8 GB capacity may be a limiting factor for very high-resolution textures.

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

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i5-13500E show a strong performance profile across Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15, the multicore score is 2295, and the single-core score is 323. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score rises to 9564, with a single-core score of 1349. The most recent Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 22772 and a single-core score of 3214. These scores indicate that the CPU scales well with multi-threaded workloads, as the R23 multicore score is over seven times higher than the single-core score. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 6586, and its percentile rank against all CPUs is 62.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database are closely matched. The Intel Atom x7405C has an average score of 6568, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-13500E. The Intel Core i9-10940X scores 6605, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Pentium Gold G6405 also scores 6605, matching the i9-10940X, and is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900E scores 6611, which is 0.4% higher. This tight grouping around the 6586 average score shows that the i5-13500E sits in a performance band where small percentage differences separate it from both older high-end and newer low-end parts.

For the GPU, the average benchmark score is 17208, with a percentile rank of 61. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 62, indicating that the system as a whole performs slightly better than the GPU alone but matches the CPU’s percentile. This suggests a balanced configuration where neither component drastically limits the other in overall benchmark terms. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162 and Passmark G3D score of 22214 are strong indicators for gaming, while the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22772 shows it can handle productivity tasks. The combined picture is a system that performs well above the median, with the CPU slightly leading the GPU in percentile ranking, meaning the CPU may have a small edge in compute-heavy scenarios while the GPU leads in graphics-specific tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile rank for the Intel Core i5-13500E and RTX 3070 build?

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 62, which places it above the majority of systems in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT’s score of 17083.

Q: What is the multicore performance of the i5-13500E in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 22772 in the Cinebench R23 multicore test, which is significantly higher than its single-core score of 3214.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the RTX 3070 provide?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, achieved through an 8 GB GDDR6 memory configuration on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile rank, the CPU or the GPU?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 62, while the GPU has a percentile rank of 61, making the CPU slightly higher.

Q: What is the FP32 performance of the RTX 3070?

A: The GPU delivers 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, which is the same as its FP16 rate at a 1:1 ratio.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the i5-13500E in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The closest rivals are the Intel Atom x7405C (0.3% lower score), Intel Core i9-10940X (0.3% higher), Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (0.3% higher), and Intel Core i9-12900E (0.4% higher).

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core i5-13500E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, forming a desktop-class system. The build class is explicitly listed as "desktop," and the overall tier is defined by the combined percentile of 62. This places the system in the upper-midrange segment of the database, where it outperforms roughly 62% of all recorded configurations. The i5-13500E is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake family, while the RTX 3070 is an Ampere-generation GPU with 8 GB of VRAM.

The pairing is logically consistent for a high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming rig or a versatile workstation. The CPU’s 14 cores provide ample multi-threading capability, which is evident from its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22772. The GPU’s 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth make it capable of handling demanding graphics workloads. The system’s combined percentile of 62 suggests that the two components are well-matched, with neither being a clear outlier in performance. This is a configuration that should handle modern games and productivity applications without significant bottlenecks, based on the benchmark data available.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the i5-13500E and RTX 3070 can be assessed by comparing their respective percentile ranks and benchmark scores. The CPU’s percentile of 62 is marginally higher than the GPU’s percentile of 61. This 1-point difference is negligible in practical terms, indicating a well-balanced pairing. The average benchmark scores tell a similar story: the CPU scores 6586, and the GPU scores 17208, but these are on different scales and cannot be directly compared. The combined percentile of 62 falls between the two individual percentiles, further confirming the balance.

In workload-specific terms, the CPU is likely to be the limiting factor in tasks that rely heavily on single-threaded performance, as its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3214, while its multicore score is 22772. The GPU, with its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162, will be the primary driver in graphics-intensive scenarios. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s on the GPU suggests it can feed its 5888 shading units efficiently. For gaming at high resolutions, the GPU will generally be the constraint, as the CPU’s 14 cores should provide enough headroom for most game engines. In contrast, for CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation or heavy multitasking, the i5-13500E’s multicore performance will be the deciding factor. The data shows a system where either component can become the bottleneck depending on the workload, but the overall balance is good.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p. The RTX 3070’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162 and Passmark G3D score of 22214 indicate strong rasterization performance. The CPU’s single-core score of 3214 in Cinebench R23 ensures that game logic and draw calls are processed quickly, allowing the GPU to deliver high frame rates.

Streaming: The i5-13500E’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU’s multicore score of 22772 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle x264 encoding alongside game load. Alternatively, the RTX 3070’s 184 tensor cores can accelerate NVENC-based encoding, offloading the task from the CPU entirely.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU’s multicore strength and the GPU’s compute power makes this a viable video editing station. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9564 and the GPU’s OpenCL score of 112821 indicate that both components can accelerate rendering and effects processing. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines, though it may limit very complex compositions.

3D rendering: For 3D rendering, the GPU’s 46 RT cores and 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are significant assets. The Passmark GPU compute score of 11195 suggests strong performance in compute-heavy renderers. The CPU’s 22772 score in Cinebench R23 multicore also contributes to CPU-based rendering tasks, making this a flexible system for both GPU and CPU rendering pipelines.

Software development: Developers will benefit from the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, which speed up compilation times. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2295 indicates solid parallel processing capability. The GPU’s compute capabilities can also assist in running local tests for machine learning or data processing workloads, given its 184 tensor cores.

Student and office work: For everyday productivity, this system is overkill but highly responsive. The CPU’s single-core score of 323 in Cinebench R15 and the GPU’s G2D score of 1001 ensure snappy interface rendering. The 8 GB of VRAM is more than enough for office applications, and the system’s overall performance will handle multitasking with ease.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Specifically, the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is an empty object, and `dataIsMeasured` is set to false. Therefore, all frame rate discussions here are estimated based on the benchmark scores of the individual components. The figures provided are qualitative estimates derived from the relative performance indicators.

Based on the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3162, which is a modern DirectX 12 benchmark, the RTX 3070 is expected to handle most games at 1440p with high settings. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 22214 places it in a competitive position against its rivals, such as the RX 7600 XT, which it leads by 0.7%. For 1080p gaming, the CPU’s single-core performance (Cinebench R23 score of 3214) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to reach high frame rates. At 4K resolution, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth may become constraints, but the system should still deliver playable frame rates in less demanding titles. The CPU’s multicore score of 22772 in Cinebench R23 indicates that it can keep up with the GPU’s frame output in CPU-intensive games like strategy or simulation titles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is a desktop processor from the Raptor Lake generation, released on January 3, 2023. It is built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The CPU features 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that combines performance and efficiency cores. The base clock is 2.40 GHz, and the boost clock reaches 4.60 GHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65 W, which is modest for a 14-core processor.

The cache hierarchy consists of an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 24 MB. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it has ECC memory support. It utilizes the Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which provides basic display output capabilities.

Benchmark results show a strong performance profile. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22772 is particularly impressive, indicating robust multi-threaded performance for a 65 W part. The single-core score of 3214 is also competitive, suggesting good per-core performance. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 6586 places it in the 62nd percentile, meaning it outperforms 62% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-12900E, scores 6611, which is 0.4% higher, showing that the i5-13500E is very close to a higher-tier i9 part in average performance. This makes the i5-13500E a high-value choice for workloads that benefit from multiple cores, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for gamers targeting 1440p resolution with high refresh rates. The RTX 3070’s benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3162 and a Passmark G3D score of 22214, indicate it can handle demanding titles at this resolution. The CPU’s single-core performance ensures that frame rates remain high in CPU-bound scenarios. The build is also suitable for content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering, as the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22772 and the GPU’s compute scores (OpenCL 112821, Passmark GPU compute 11195) provide strong acceleration for these tasks.

Software developers will appreciate the 14 cores and 20 threads for faster build times, and the 65 W TDP means the system can be cooled effectively in compact cases. Students and professionals needing a reliable workstation for office applications, data analysis, or programming will find the system more than capable, with the CPU’s single-core score of 3214 in Cinebench R23 ensuring responsive everyday use. Small business workstations that require multitasking, virtualization, or moderate graphics work will also benefit from this setup. The system’s combined percentile of 62 indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-tier choice for a wide range of users, excluding only the most extreme high-end enthusiasts who would require more than 8 GB of VRAM or higher core counts.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on budget and performance needs. The system can be upgraded with a higher-tier CPU from the same socket, such as a Core i9 model, which would provide more cores and threads. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes from the CPU allows for future high-bandwidth expansion cards, including next-generation SSDs and GPUs.

For the GPU, the RTX 3070 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots (backward compatible). The GPU has a TDP of 220 W, and the suggested PSU for the system is 550 W. This leaves headroom for additional components, but upgrading to a more power-hungry GPU would require a PSU with higher capacity. The GPU is currently marked as "End-of-life" production status, meaning a future upgrade to a newer generation (e.g., GeForce 40 series) would be a logical step. The CPU’s TDP of 65 W is low, so the power supply headroom is primarily dictated by the GPU. A sensible next upgrade path would be to increase memory to the maximum supported capacity, or to replace the GPU with a more powerful model when available, keeping the CPU as it still provides strong performance (62nd percentile). The platform’s support for both memory types and PCIe Gen 5 ensures it remains relevant for several years.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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

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Balance and Bottleneck

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Who Should Build It

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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