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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + AMD Radeon RX 6800

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
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GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6800

30,095 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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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

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the benchmark database contains no frame-rate data for the Intel Core i5-13600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800. All FPS discussion below is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores of each component, not from direct testing of this pairing.

The Radeon RX 6800 is a high-end desktop GPU from the Radeon RX 6000 series, built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188 places it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, indicating strong rasterization performance for modern titles. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 115107 and OpenCL score of 24508 reinforce that this card delivers well above average compute throughput for gaming workloads. In practical terms, at 1440p resolution with ultra settings, this card should comfortably handle demanding AAA titles, with the 16 GB GDDR6 memory providing ample headroom for high-resolution textures and future game releases.

At 1080p ultra, the RX 6800's 22067 Passmark G3D score suggests frame rates well above 100 fps in most competitive and mainstream titles, though the CPU becomes increasingly relevant at this resolution. The i5-13600's Passmark single-thread score of 4049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758 indicate strong per-core performance that should keep up with the GPU in most scenarios. At 1440p, the GPU's 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 202.1 GPixel/s pixel rate become the primary drivers of frame rates, and the data suggests this pairing would deliver smooth 60+ fps experiences in most titles at high settings.

For 4K gaming, the RX 6800's 16.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance will handle less demanding titles at ultra settings, but the most graphically intensive games may require settings adjustments to maintain playable frame rates. The GPU's 60 ray-tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the RDNA 2.0 implementation is not class-leading; users seeking maximum ray-traced performance would look to competitors with higher ray-tracing throughput.

It is critical to reiterate that these are estimates based on component benchmark scores, not measured frame rates for this specific pairing. The absence of measured FPS data means the exact gaming experience cannot be quantified with certainty, but the component-level scores strongly indicate a capable high-refresh 1440p gaming system.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is built on the Navi 21 chip with a 7 nm TSMC process, containing 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 1815 MHz, and a boost clock of 2105 MHz. Its memory subsystem comprises 16 GB of GDDR6 running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for a desktop GPU of its class, providing both capacity and bandwidth for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

The GPU's 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units produce a texture rate of 505.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 202.1 GPixel/s. The FP32 performance of 16.17 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 32.33 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicate strong compute capabilities for both gaming and rendering workloads. The 60 ray-tracing cores provide dedicated hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, though the implementation is first-generation RDNA 2.0 rather than the more refined ray-tracing hardware found in later architectures.

In the benchmark database, the RX 6800 achieves an average benchmark score of 30095, placing it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 (0.6% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783 (1% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433 (1.1% ahead). This clustering indicates the RX 6800 sits in a highly competitive performance tier where component selection is influenced more by features and price than by raw performance differences.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's Passmark GPU Compute score of 10864 suggests capable performance for GPU-accelerated tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and machine learning inference. The Geekbench Metal score of 153635 indicates strong performance in Apple's Metal API, though this is less relevant for a Windows desktop build. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with the latest graphics features, while Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 provide broad API coverage for various applications.

The GPU's power requirements are specified with a 250 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 600 W. The dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors fits standard desktop cases, and the card measures 267 mm in length, 120 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C, providing flexible display connectivity options.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between more affordable DDR4 memory or higher-performance DDR5, depending on their budget and performance requirements. The CPU also supports ECC memory, which may appeal to users running workstation-style workloads where data integrity is critical.

The CPU's PCIe implementation provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for the latest PCIe 5.0 storage devices and GPUs. The RX 6800 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the platform and does not bottleneck the GPU's bandwidth. This combination provides a solid foundation for current components with some headroom for PCIe 5.0 devices in the future.

With the i5-13600's TDP of 65 W and the RX 6800's TDP of 250 W, the total system power draw is moderate for a desktop gaming build. The suggested PSU of 600 W for the GPU alone indicates that a quality 600 W or higher power supply is recommended for the complete system. This leaves reasonable headroom for additional components such as multiple storage drives, RGB lighting, and other peripherals.

The platform supports the Core 13th Gen series, meaning users have a range of CPU upgrade options within the same socket generation. A sensible next upgrade path would involve moving to a higher-tier Core 13th Gen processor with more cores and higher clock speeds, or alternatively, the RX 6800 could be paired with a more powerful GPU in the future as the PCIe 4.0 interface remains current. The 65 W TDP of the i5-13600 means that most mid-range cooling solutions will suffice, keeping the upgrade path straightforward without requiring significant cooling infrastructure changes.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data reveals a well-balanced pairing for most workloads. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs place both components in the upper tier of their respective categories, with the combined percentile at 82. This suggests neither component dramatically outstrips the other in overall capability, though the CPU holds a higher relative position than the GPU.

In gaming workloads at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4049, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758) is sufficient to keep the RX 6800 well-fed, minimizing CPU-induced frame rate limitations. The GPU's 22067 Passmark G3D score becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions where pixel throughput and memory bandwidth dominate. At 1440p and above, the GPU is typically the primary constraint, with the CPU providing adequate headroom.

For productivity workloads, the i5-13600's 14 cores and 20 threads deliver strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26620 and Passmark multithread score of 31725. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking means it outperforms 88% of all CPUs in the database, making it a capable component for rendering, video editing, and software compilation. In these workloads, the CPU is often the primary contributor, with the GPU accelerating specific tasks such as GPU-accelerated rendering or compute.

The data shows the CPU is slightly ahead of its nearest rivals in raw performance. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 (-0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573 (-0.7% delta). These minimal deltas indicate the i5-13600 is competitive with these processors, with the Ryzen 5 7500X3D holding a slight edge of 0.7% in average benchmark score.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. The CPU operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The die size is 215 mm², and the processor is manufactured by Intel on its 10 nm process.

The cache hierarchy comprises 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration provides substantial on-die memory for frequently accessed data, reducing the need to access system memory. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, with ECC memory support for error-checking in professional workloads.

Benchmark results demonstrate strong performance across a range of workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26620 and single-core score of 3758 indicate robust multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, respectively. Older Cinebench versions show similar patterns: R20 multicore at 11180 and single-core at 1578, and R15 multicore at 2683 and single-core at 378. These scores place the CPU in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44240.

Passmark results provide additional workload-specific insights. The multithread score of 31725 and single-thread score of 4049 reflect strong general-purpose performance. Data compression scores 383972, indicating excellent performance for archive handling and compression workloads. Data encryption scores 22182, and extended instructions score 23045, showing capable cryptographic and SIMD performance. Floating-point math scores 81892, integer math scores 111044, and physics scores 1782, providing a comprehensive view of computational capability. Random string sorting scores 42040, and prime number finding scores 109.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, -0.2% delta), Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, -0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573, -0.7% delta). These comparisons show the i5-13600 is highly competitive with these processors, with performance differences of less than 1% in all cases. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D holds the largest advantage at 0.7%, which is within normal benchmark variance.

The CPU includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, providing basic display output capability without a discrete GPU. This is useful for troubleshooting, basic productivity tasks, or as a fallback if the discrete GPU encounters issues. The processor is unlocked for overclocking? No — the multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported. The launch MSRP is $255.

Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets users seeking a high-performance desktop system for gaming and productivity. For gamers at 1440p resolution, the RX 6800's performance tier (75th percentile) combined with the i5-13600's strong single-thread performance (88th percentile) suggests a system capable of high refresh rates in competitive titles and smooth 60+ fps experiences in demanding AAA games. The 16 GB VRAM provides future-proofing for upcoming game releases with increasing texture and memory requirements.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or graphic design will benefit from the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26620 and Passmark multithread score of 31725. The GPU's compute capability (Passmark GPU Compute score of 10864) accelerates rendering tasks in applications that support GPU acceleration. The combination handles workloads such as 4K video editing, 3D scene rendering, and batch image processing with strong efficiency.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multi-threaded performance, with data compression and encryption scores indicating efficient handling of build tools and version control operations. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running compilation processes where memory errors could cause corruption.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the platform's flexibility, including DDR4 or DDR5 memory options and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 for basic display tasks without the discrete GPU. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption moderate, reducing cooling requirements and operating costs for multi-hour work sessions.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 82, placing this pairing in the upper tier of desktop systems in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-13600 has an average benchmark score of 44240. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, -0.2% delta), Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, -0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573, -0.7% delta).

Q: What is the memory configuration of the Radeon RX 6800?

A: The RX 6800 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the Core i5-13600 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation workloads where data integrity is important.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for the RX 6800?

A: The suggested PSU is 600 W, with the GPU having a TDP of 250 W and requiring 2x 8-pin power connectors.

Q: What PCIe interface does the RX 6800 use?

A: The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 platform.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the benchmark database contains no measured FPS data for this exact pairing. All gaming performance figures are estimates based on component benchmark scores.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600 processor with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card. The CPU is from the Core 13th Gen series (Raptor Lake architecture), while the GPU is from the Radeon RX 6000 series (RDNA 2.0 architecture). The combined percentile of 82 places this system in the upper tier of desktop builds, with both components ranking in the top quartile of their respective categories.

The CPU's 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 75th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate a system that excels in both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive workloads. The build class is desktop, confirming this is a full-size system designed for stationary use with standard desktop components and cooling.

This pairing represents a balanced configuration where neither component dramatically limits the other. The CPU provides strong single-thread and multi-thread performance for gaming and productivity, while the GPU delivers high-end rasterization performance with substantial memory capacity. The system is well-suited for 1440p gaming, content creation, software development, and general professional workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600 achieves an average benchmark score of 44240, ranking in the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its benchmark results include Cinebench R23 multicore at 26620, Cinebench R23 single-core at 3758, Cinebench R20 multicore at 11180, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1578, Cinebench R15 multicore at 2683, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 378. Passmark results include multithread at 31725, single-thread at 4049, data compression at 383972, data encryption at 22182, extended instructions at 23045, floating-point math at 81892, integer math at 111044, physics at 1782, and random string sorting at 42040.

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 achieves an average benchmark score of 30095, ranking in the 75th percentile among all GPUs. Its benchmark results include 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 3188, Geekbench Metal at 153635, Geekbench OpenCL at 24508, Geekbench Vulkan at 115107, Passmark DirectX 10 at 128, Passmark DirectX 11 at 214, Passmark DirectX 12 at 89, Passmark DirectX 9 at 257, Passmark G2D at 990, Passmark G3D at 22067, and Passmark GPU Compute at 10864.

The combined picture shows a system with a CPU that outperforms 88% of all CPUs and a GPU that outperforms 75% of all GPUs. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score, indicating strong competitive positioning. The GPU's nearest rivals are within 1.1%, with the RX 6800 holding a 1% advantage over the RTX 2080 Ti and a 0.5-0.6% advantage over the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 5070 Mobile. This combined performance profile places the system in the 82nd percentile overall, representing a high-performance desktop configuration capable of handling demanding gaming and productivity workloads.