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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500H + AMD Radeon 740M

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85%

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88%

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Intel Core i5-13500H

22,468 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon 740M

12,870 Benchmark Score

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i5-13500H paired with the AMD Radeon 740M presents a distinctly asymmetric performance profile, and the data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in graphics-bound workloads. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, placing the combined system at the 64th percentile overall. This 22-point gap in percentile positioning is substantial and points to a configuration where the processor's capabilities will frequently go underutilized in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

Benchmark results confirm that the i5-13500H is a strong multi-threaded performer. Its 3DMark max-threads score of 6160 and 16-thread score of 6099 show only a negligible drop when scaling from maximum to 16 threads, indicating that the processor's hybrid architecture is well-utilized across its full core count. The single-thread score of 967 in 3DMark and 1775 in Cinebench R23 single-core further demonstrate that the CPU has ample headroom for lightly-threaded workloads. The bottleneck emerges when these CPU capabilities meet the Radeon 740M's compute ceiling of 2.867 TFLOPS FP32, which places it in the lower-middle tier of GPU performance.

The FPS scaling picture is entirely estimated since no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. However, the benchmark scores paint a clear picture: in a typical gaming scenario, the Radeon 740M will saturate well before the i5-13500H reaches its limits. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1887 versus its max-threads score of 6160 shows that even at low thread counts, the processor delivers robust performance, meaning game logic and physics calculations will rarely be the constraint. Instead, the GPU's 256 shading units and 8 ROPs will govern frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes critical.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14081 and PassMark multi-thread score of 21366 indicate that CPU-bound tasks like compilation, rendering, and data processing will see strong performance. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 and Vulkan score of 15568 suggest that GPU-accelerated tasks will be modest but serviceable. In essence, this is a CPU-first platform where the GPU handles mainstream tasks competently but does not boost the system into high-performance gaming territory. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, and users should calibrate expectations accordingly.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13500H delivers an average benchmark score of 22468, placing it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1270P with an average score of 22502 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U at 22618 (-0.7%), and the Intel Core i5-12500H at 22625 (-0.7%). The AMD Ryzen 5 220 trails slightly at 22289, representing a +0.8% delta in favor of the i5-13500H. These margins are remarkably tight, with the largest difference being less than 1%, indicating that the i5-13500H sits comfortably in a highly competitive mid-range mobile CPU segment.

The AMD Radeon 740M achieves an average benchmark score of 12870, placing it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show a similarly tight cluster: the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (+0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro 455 at 12831 (+0.3%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 at 12830 (+0.3%). The AMD Radeon RX 580 posts a slightly higher 12928, a -0.4% delta against the 740M. This positioning places the GPU in the middle of the performance spectrum, neither a clear budget outlier nor a performance leader.

The combined picture is one of a capable CPU paired with a mid-tier integrated GPU. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking puts it ahead of roughly three-quarters of all processors, while the GPU's 53rd percentile places it just above the median. The combined system percentile of 64 reflects this intermediate standing. In practice, the i5-13500H will handle demanding computational tasks with ease, while the Radeon 740M will manage everyday graphics work and lighter gaming. The delta between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that users upgrading the GPU in a future system would see the most significant performance gains, as the CPU has substantial headroom to support a more powerful graphics solution.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H mobile variant, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features 12 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that combines performance and efficiency cores to balance throughput with power consumption. The base clock runs at 2.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.70 GHz under load, while the thermal design power is rated at 45 W. The processor uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and supports a wide range of memory types including DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X, all in dual-channel configuration.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 allocation supports the processor's multi-threaded capabilities, as evidenced by the benchmark scores. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6099 and max-threads score of 6160 show that scaling from 16 threads to the full thread count yields only a marginal improvement, suggesting that the processor is already well-optimized at 16 threads. The 8-thread score of 4550 and 4-thread score of 3385 demonstrate progressive scaling, while the 2-thread score of 1887 and single-thread score of 967 indicate strong per-core performance.

Cinebench results reinforce this profile. The R23 multi-core score of 14081 is substantially higher than the R20 multi-core score of 7464, reflecting both architectural improvements and the test's sensitivity to sustained multi-threaded loads. The R15 multi-core score of 2304 provides an older baseline reference. Single-core scores across all Cinebench versions — 249 in R15, 1053 in R20, and 1775 in R23 — show consistent single-thread strength. PassMark tests further illuminate the CPU's character: integer math scores 72724, floating-point math 52123, and extended instructions 14872, indicating robust general-purpose compute. Data compression scores 254661, while encryption manages 14938. The processor also scores 21366 in PassMark multi-thread and 3397 in single-thread tests.

For real-world workloads, these numbers translate to a processor that excels in multi-threaded productivity. Software compilation, video encoding, and 3D rendering will all benefit from the 12-core configuration. The single-thread performance is equally important for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications like web browsing and office suites. The 45 W TDP positions it as a performance-oriented mobile chip, suitable for laptops that prioritize compute capability over battery life. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU provides a fallback display output but is secondary to the discrete Radeon 740M in this pairing.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The Radeon 740M's 53rd percentile GPU ranking and 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 compute place it below the threshold for high-refresh gaming at demanding settings. Estimated FPS figures, derived from the GPU's benchmark scores, indicate that competitive esports titles may approach playable rates at lower resolutions and reduced detail, but the GPU's 8 ROPs and 256 shading units will limit sustained high frame rates. The CPU's single-thread score of 1775 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing will not be CPU-limited in most scenarios.

Streaming: The i5-13500H's 12 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21366 and 3DMark max-threads score of 6160 indicate that the CPU can handle software encoding workloads while maintaining system responsiveness. However, the GPU's modest performance means streaming at high resolutions and bitrates will require careful settings management to avoid frame drops.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14081 and PassMark data compression score of 254661 support efficient video editing workflows. Timeline scrubbing, effect application, and export rendering will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded strength. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 provides some acceleration for effects and transitions, but the 740M will not significantly accelerate high-resolution previews or complex color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2304 make it a capable choice for CPU-based rendering in applications like Blender or 3ds Max. The PassMark floating-point math score of 52123 further supports computational rendering tasks. GPU-based rendering will be limited by the 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 and 4 RT cores, which place it in the entry-level tier for ray-traced workloads.

Software development: The processor's 75th percentile CPU ranking and strong multi-threaded scores — 21366 in PassMark multi-thread and 6160 in 3DMark max-threads — make it well-suited for compilation, testing, and running virtual machines. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads allow for efficient parallel builds and rapid code iteration. The GPU is largely irrelevant for development tasks, making this pairing sensible for programmers.

Student and office work: The combination of a 75th percentile CPU and 53rd percentile GPU handles document processing, spreadsheet analysis, web browsing, and presentation creation with ease. The single-thread score of 3397 in PassMark ensures snappy application launches and smooth multitasking. The 45 W TDP balances performance with battery life, making this suitable for all-day academic use.

# GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics processor built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, specifically the Phoenix2 chip manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. The chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 152.6M per mm². The GPU operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, with memory being system shared and bandwidth dependent on the host system's memory configuration.

The GPU's compute resources include 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster operation pipelines. It features 4 RT cores for ray tracing acceleration but no dedicated tensor cores. The pixel rate is 22.40 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 44.80 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 2.867 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, the latter at a 1:1 ratio, indicating no specialized half-precision acceleration. The TDP is 45 W, consistent with the CPU's power envelope, and the GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 10172 and a Vulkan score of 15568. The Vulkan score being notably higher than OpenCL suggests the architecture responds well to modern graphics APIs with lower overhead. The average benchmark score of 12870 places the GPU at the 53rd percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD FirePro W5100, AMD Radeon Pro 455, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590, all within 0.3% of the 740M's score. The AMD Radeon RX 580 leads this group by 0.4%.

For rendering workloads, the 740M's 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 places it in the entry-to-mid range for integrated graphics. The 4 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing, but their limited count means ray-traced effects will be modest at best. The system-shared memory architecture means performance will vary significantly based on the laptop's RAM speed and whether dual-channel configuration is used. The 8 ROPs cap pixel throughput, which will constrain performance at higher resolutions. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern games and applications.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU-GPU combination, and the FACT PACK confirms the absence of measuredFps data. Consequently, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of both components, and they should be treated as approximations rather than empirical measurements.

Based on the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking and 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 compute, the Radeon 740M is positioned for mainstream gaming at 1080p with medium to low settings, or at 720p with higher detail levels. The 4 RT cores enable ray tracing in supported titles, but the limited compute resources mean that enabling ray tracing will likely reduce frame rates significantly. The CPU's strong single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 967 and PassMark single-thread score of 3397 — ensures that CPU-bound scenarios will not artificially cap frame rates.

Esports titles such as competitive shooters and MOBAs should approach playable frame rates at 1080p with reduced settings, given the GPU's OpenCL score of 10172 and Vulkan score of 15568. More demanding AAA titles will require 720p or aggressive graphical compromises to maintain playable performance. The system-shared memory and system-dependent bandwidth mean that laptops with faster RAM will see better gaming performance, though the exact scaling cannot be quantified from the available data. The GPU's 53rd percentile position indicates that it will handle older or less demanding games comfortably but will struggle with recent releases at high settings.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined system sits at the 64th percentile among all CPU-GPU pairings, with the CPU at the 75th percentile and the GPU at the 53rd percentile.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13500H compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-13500H scores 22468 on average, which is 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-1270P (22502), 0.7% below the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U (22618), 0.7% below the Intel Core i5-12500H (22625), and 0.8% above the AMD Ryzen 5 220 (22289).

Q: What is the GPU's transistor count and process node?

A: The AMD Radeon 740M contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, manufactured using a 4 nm process by TSMC.

Q: Does the Radeon 740M support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 4 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though performance is limited by the GPU's overall compute capacity.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13500H support?

A: The processor supports DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the Radeon 740M's Vulkan performance compare to its OpenCL performance?

A: The GPU scores 15568 in Geekbench Vulkan and 10172 in Geekbench OpenCL, indicating a substantial advantage for Vulkan-based workloads.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and cache configuration?

A: The i5-13500H boosts up to 4.70 GHz from a 2.60 GHz base clock, with 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3 cache.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13500H mobile processor with the AMD Radeon 740M integrated GPU in a laptop form factor, classified as a "laptop" build class. The combination represents a CPU-first platform where the processor's 75th percentile ranking is the standout feature, while the GPU's 53rd percentile places it in the middle of the graphics performance spectrum. The overall system achieves a combined percentile of 64, indicating that it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all laptop configurations in the benchmark database.

The i5-13500H is a 12-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 45 W TDP, designed for performance-oriented mobile computing. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and boost clock of 4.70 GHz make it a strong choice for multi-threaded productivity and demanding computational tasks. The Radeon 740M, built on RDNA 3.0 with 256 shading units and 4 RT cores, provides entry-to-mid-level integrated graphics that handle everyday visual tasks and lighter gaming but do not approach discrete GPU performance levels.

This pairing is best characterized as a productivity-focused laptop configuration. The CPU's benchmark scores — including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14081 and PassMark multi-thread score of 21366 — far outstrip the GPU's capabilities, making this system ideal for users who prioritize processor-intensive work over gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads. The 64th combined percentile confirms that while this is not a top-tier system, it sits comfortably above the median and offers a balanced experience for mainstream usage.

# Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p with modest expectations: The Radeon 740M's 53rd percentile GPU ranking and 2.867 TFLOPS FP32 compute will handle esports and older titles at playable frame rates, but demanding modern games will require 720p or reduced settings. Gamers who prioritize competitive titles over visual fidelity will find this configuration acceptable.

Content creators focused on CPU-bound work: The i5-13500H's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14081 and 3DMark max-threads score of 6160 make it a strong platform for video editing, 3D rendering, and batch processing. The GPU's OpenCL score of 10172 provides some acceleration but is not the primary strength of this system.

Software developers and programmers: With a PassMark multi-thread score of 21366 and data compression score of 254661, this processor handles compilation, testing, and virtualization efficiently. The 16 threads and 18 MB L3 cache support parallel builds and rapid iteration, making this a productive development environment.

Students and office workers: The 75th percentile CPU ranking ensures responsive performance for document editing, web browsing, and multitasking, while the 45 W TDP balances performance with battery life for all-day academic or professional use. The GPU's 53rd percentile is more than sufficient for presentation graphics and video playback.

Small business workstations: The combination of a strong multi-threaded CPU and adequate integrated graphics supports database management, accounting software, and office suites. The PassMark integer math score of 72724 and floating-point math score of 52123 indicate robust general-purpose compute suitable for business applications.

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