SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + AMD Radeon RX 9070

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)

▼

93 Score

Top 7% Ranking

93 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

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

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

93%

GPU

92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 9070

23,877 Benchmark Score

Top 8% 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

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

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

# Intel Core i5-13600 + AMD Radeon RX 9070: A Desktop Pairing Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 form a desktop build that lands in the 79th combined percentile across all CPU and GPU pairings. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 69th percentile among all graphics cards. This pairing pairs a high-tier 14-core processor with a mid-to-high-tier RDNA 4.0 graphics solution, creating a balanced system for 1440p gaming and multi-threaded productivity workloads. There are no measured FPS rows in the data for this exact combination, so all frame rate figures discussed are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename) using Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size measures 215 mm². It clocks at 2.70 GHz base and boosts to 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, includes ECC memory support, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics come in the form of UHD Graphics 770, and the chip is not multiplier-unlocked.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This configuration drives strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 and single-core score of 3,758. In Cinebench R20, the chip scores 11,180 multi-core and 1,578 single-core, while R15 results show 2,683 multi-core and 378 single-core. PassMark multi-thread testing yields 31,725, with single-thread at 4,049.

The average benchmark score of 44,240 places the i5-13600 in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 (0.7% ahead). The practical takeaway: the i5-13600 trades blows with flagship mobile processors and a newer X3D desktop chip, sitting within 1% of all four rivals.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 indicates strong rendering capability for its class, while the single-core score of 3,758 supports responsive everyday use and lightly-threaded applications. PassMark integer math at 111,044 and floating-point math at 81,892 further confirm the processor's throughput in compute-heavy tasks. Data compression scores 383,972 in PassMark, while encryption reaches 22,182. The processor's 65 W TDP suggests efficient operation relative to its performance envelope.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i5-13600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070. All gaming frame rate figures presented here are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores of each component, and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

The CPU's 88th percentile ranking and strong single-thread score of 4,049 in PassMark indicate it can feed modern GPUs without becoming a bottleneck in most titles. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25,381 places it at the 69th percentile of all graphics cards, suggesting 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings is well within reach. At 4K, the 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth would support high-resolution textures, but the GPU's mid-tier percentile ranking implies frame rates may dip below 60 FPS in the most demanding titles at Ultra settings.

Given the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,290 and its RDNA 4.0 architecture, expected 1440p Ultra performance would land in the 60-100 FPS range for AAA titles, with esports titles exceeding 144 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread strength would allow higher frame rates, but the GPU's compute throughput (36.13 TFLOPS FP32) remains the limiting factor. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory at 20.1 Gbps effective across a 256-bit bus provides ample bandwidth for modern game assets.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a processor that excels in both single and multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 and single-core score of 3,758 place it among the top 12% of all CPUs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 31,725 and single-thread score of 4,049 reinforce this position. The average benchmark score of 44,240 sits within 1% of four direct rivals, indicating a tightly contested performance tier.

The GPU's benchmark results tell a more nuanced story. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,290 represents modern DirectX 12 gaming performance. Geekbench OpenCL scores 131,539, while Vulkan reaches 58,705. PassMark G3D scores 25,381, with GPU compute at 14,737. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23,877 places it at the 69th percentile, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 23,736 (0.6% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S at 24,063 (0.8% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile at 23,628 (1.1% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at 24,170 (1.2% ahead). This clustering indicates the RX 9070 performs within roughly 1% of these established cards.

Combined, the CPU at the 88th percentile and GPU at the 69th percentile yield a system-level 79th percentile ranking. The CPU is notably stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, meaning the graphics card will likely be the performance ceiling in most workloads.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers seeking high-refresh 1080p or solid 1440p performance, given the GPU's 69th percentile ranking and 16 GB VRAM capacity. Content creators working with multi-threaded applications will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620, which handles video encoding and 3D rendering efficiently. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache, while the PassMark data encryption score of 22,182 supports secure workloads.

Students and small business users building a single workstation for mixed productivity and light gaming will find the combination capable. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive tasks. The 65 W TDP for the CPU and 220 W TDP for the GPU suggest a system that requires a 550 W power supply, per the GPU's suggested PSU rating, making it manageable for typical desktop cases. The desktop form factor allows for future upgrades to either component independently.

FAQ

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

A: The i5-13600 scores 44,240 on average, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel Core i9-13950HX, 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D. All four rivals are within a 1% performance band.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and what does it mean?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 sits at the 69th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 69% of graphics cards in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, scores 1.2% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 1.1% lower.

Q: Does this CPU support DDR4 or DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It also supports ECC memory, which is uncommon for consumer desktop processors.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The combination ranks at the 79th percentile across all CPU and GPU pairings in the database, with the CPU at the 88th percentile and the GPU at the 69th percentile individually.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i5-13600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070. All frame rate figures are estimates derived from component benchmark scores.

Q: What are the GPU's memory specifications?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 6,44.6 GB/s bandwidth and memory clocked at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600 scores 4,049 in PassMark single-thread testing and 3,758 in Cinebench R23 single-core, placing it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the Navi 48 chip using RDNA 4.0 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node. The die contains 53,900 million transistors across a 357 mm² area, with a transistor density of 151.0M per mm². The GPU clocks at 1330 MHz base, 2070 MHz game, and 2520 MHz boost, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 644.6 GB/s bandwidth.

The compute configuration includes 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 56 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate reaches 322.6 GPixel/s, texture rate hits 564.5 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance measures 36.13 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 36.13 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card draws 220 W TDP, uses a dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors, and requires a 550 W power supply. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, with support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark results show the RX 9070 scoring 6,290 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 131,539 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 58,705 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results include 25,381 in G3D and 14,737 in GPU compute. The average benchmark score of 23,877 places the GPU at the 69th percentile, with nearest rivals including the GTX TITAN Z, RX 6800S, RTX 3080 Mobile, and RTX 2080 SUPER — all within 1.2% of the RX 9070's score. For rendering workloads, the 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 GB VRAM support complex scenes, while the 56 ray tracing cores handle RT effects, though the GPU's mid-tier percentile suggests it trails top-tier cards in ray-traced workloads.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 88th percentile single-thread score and the GPU's 69th percentile ranking support 1080p gaming at frame rates exceeding 144 FPS in esports titles, with 1440p at 60-100 FPS in AAA games estimated from the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6,290.

Streaming: The 14-core processor handles encoding workloads alongside gaming, with PassMark multi-thread score of 31,725 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 26,620 providing ample headroom for simultaneous game capture and broadcast.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 performance support GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering: The CPU's 20 threads and PassMark floating-point math score of 81,892 handle CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's compute score of 14,737 in PassMark supports GPU-accelerated render engines.

Software development: The 20 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and ECC memory support provide a stable platform for compilation, testing, and virtualization workloads, with PassMark integer math at 111,044.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 4,049 in PassMark ensures responsive productivity applications, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display output, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption modest.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600 with the AMD Radeon RX 9070. The CPU, a 14-core Raptor Lake-S processor on socket 1700, ranks at the 88th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 44,240. The GPU, a Navi 48-based RDNA 4.0 card, ranks at the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 23,877. The combined system percentile is 79th, indicating a pairing where the CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU.

The CPU's launch MSRP was $255, and the GPU's launch MSRP was 549 USD as listed in the data. The system uses PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU's 16 lanes, while the GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, providing flexibility in platform choices. This pairing represents a mid-range-to-upper-midrange desktop configuration, with the CPU punching above its class and the GPU delivering solid but not class-leading performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance asymmetry is clear: the CPU sits at the 88th percentile while the GPU rests at the 69th percentile. This 19-percentage-point gap indicates the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming and graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 44,240 versus the GPU's 23,877 (in their respective database contexts) reinforces this imbalance.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU's single-thread score of 4,049 in PassMark is sufficient to drive the GPU to its limits at 1080p and 1440p, meaning the RX 9070's 69th percentile ranking defines the frame rate ceiling. At 4K, the GPU becomes even more dominant as the bottleneck, with the CPU's role diminishing. In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the i5-13600's 88th percentile ranking takes over, and the GPU's contribution is minimal.

The 16 GB VRAM and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth of the GPU prevent memory capacity from becoming a bottleneck in most modern games, but the GPU's compute throughput of 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 limits raw rasterization performance. The CPU's 24 MB L3 cache and 20 threads ensure it does not hold back the GPU in mixed workloads, where the PassMark multi-thread score of 31,725 provides ample parallel processing headroom. Overall, this is a CPU-forward pairing where the processor outperforms the graphics card relative to their respective markets, making the GPU the primary upgrade path for improved gaming performance.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + AMD Radeon RX 9070

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13600

AMD Radeon RX 9070

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

CPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

FAQ

GPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

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