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

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95 / 100

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Top 5% 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%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

57,367 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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0-30

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE forms a desktop configuration that targets the upper echelon of mainstream performance. The processor, a 14-core Raptor Lake-S part, and the graphics card, built on RDNA 4.0, together place this build in the 88th percentile for combined performance. This analysis relies solely on the provided benchmark data, which includes no measured frame rates for this specific pairing; all gaming performance discussions are therefore estimates derived from the individual component scores.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a substantial piece of silicon, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1420 MHz, with a boost clock of 2790 MHz and a game clock rated at 2220 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. These specifications indicate a card designed for high-throughput rasterization and compute workloads, with its 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units.

In synthetic testing, the GPU scores 5,424 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 109,309 points in Geekbench OpenCL. These scores place the GPU in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, a strong showing for high-end 1440p and entry-level 4K rendering scenarios. The RDNA 4.0 architecture includes 48 dedicated ray tracing cores, though the fact pack does not list dedicated tensor cores; this suggests AI-accelerated features may rely on other compute units. The pixel rate of 267.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 535.7 GTexel/s, along with 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, indicate robust capability for complex shaders and high-resolution textures. The FP16 performance is identical to FP32 at 34.28 TFLOPS (1:1), which is beneficial for workloads that can utilize reduced precision without a throughput penalty.

For rendering, the data implies a card that can handle demanding modern titles at high settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for current games at 1440p, though some ultra-texture packs at 4K could approach this limit. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the data throughput required by high-resolution textures and geometry. The nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark data are the Intel Arc A580, AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, and Intel Arc A570M, all of which the RX 9070 GRE trails by less than 1.8% in average score. Notably, the RX 6950 XT is also within 1.8% delta, suggesting that the 9070 GRE performs in a similar tier to that previous-generation flagship, despite differences in architecture and memory configuration.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is set to false. Therefore, all frame rate figures in this section are estimates based on the benchmark scores and architectural characteristics of the components. No specific FPS numbers are provided for any game or resolution in the data.

Benchmark results indicate the GPU’s 87th percentile standing and the CPU’s 88th percentile standing, which together suggest a system capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3,758 points is strong for game logic and physics, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,424 points reflects modern DirectX 12 rendering performance. For ultra settings, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth should allow for high-resolution texture streaming without significant stuttering, but this is an inference from the bandwidth and capacity figures, not a measured result.

Because there are no measured FPS values, it is impossible to state a definitive frame rate for any specific game. The data suggests a pairing that should keep frame rates well above 60 FPS at 1440p in most current releases, and potentially approach or exceed 144 FPS in esports titles at 1080p, but these are qualitative expectations. The lack of measured data means that any specific FPS claim would be speculation, so the analysis rests on the relative performance indicators: a GPU in the top 13% of all GPUs and a CPU in the top 12% of all CPUs.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU supports ECC memory. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which provides a basic display output capability.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 26,620 points in multi-core and 3,758 points in single-core. The multi-core result is particularly strong, indicating excellent throughput for parallel workloads. The Cinebench R20 scores are 11,180 multi-core and 1,578 single-core, while R15 scores are 2,683 multi-core and 378 single-core. These results show a consistent pattern of high multi-threaded performance relative to single-threaded performance, a hallmark of the hybrid core design with performance and efficiency cores.

The Passmark suite provides further insight. The multi-thread score is 31,725, with integer math at 111,044 and floating-point math at 81,892. Data compression scores 383,972, while encryption scores 22,182. Extended instructions score 23,045, and prime number finding scores 109. The single-thread score is 4,049, which is competitive for daily tasks and lightly-threaded applications. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 44,240, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (0.2% lower score), Intel Core i9-13950HX (0.2% lower), Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (0.7% lower). This indicates the i5-13600 is essentially on par with these higher-tier mobile and desktop parts in aggregate benchmark performance, which is a strong result for a mainstream desktop chip.

For real workloads, the 14 cores and 20 threads handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation efficiently. The 24 MB L3 cache is beneficial for workloads with moderate data reuse. The base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost of 5.00 GHz provide a wide dynamic range, allowing the CPU to be power-efficient at idle but responsive under load. The support for DDR5 memory, while the exact bandwidth is not listed, means the platform can take advantage of newer memory technology for higher throughput.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,049 in Passmark and the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking suggest a system capable of driving high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The 5.00 GHz boost clock on the CPU helps avoid bottlenecks in game logic, while the GPU’s 267.8 GPixel/s pixel rate supports high resolution rendering. This pairing should handle 144Hz monitors in most titles, though the lack of measured FPS data means this is an inference from the component scores.

Streaming: The 14-core CPU with 20 threads provides ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 indicates strong parallel processing capability, which can offload encoding tasks from the GPU. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM can hold the game frame buffer and streaming buffers simultaneously, reducing the chance of memory pressure during a broadcast.

Video editing: The CPU’s integer math score of 111,044 and floating-point score of 81,892 in Passmark indicate solid performance for video codec operations and effects processing. The GPU’s 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance can accelerate rendering and export tasks in compatible software. The combination of a 14-core CPU and a high-end GPU should handle 4K timeline editing and export without excessive render times.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 5,424 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 reflects its capability in modern DirectX 12 rendering pipelines. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 is strong for CPU-based rendering tasks. The 48 ray tracing cores on the GPU provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced scenes, though the exact performance delta compared to rivals is not specified beyond the average score comparisons.

Software development: The CPU’s multi-thread score of 31,725 in Passmark and data compression score of 383,972 indicate fast compilation and code analysis. The 20 threads allow for parallel builds, and the 24 MB L3 cache can hold significant portions of working sets. The support for ECC memory (with appropriate motherboard) adds stability for long-running build processes.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread score of 4,049 and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide a responsive experience for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets. The 65 W TDP means the system remains cool and quiet under light loads. The 12 GB GPU memory is far more than needed for office tasks, but the system can handle occasional photo editing or light CAD work without issue.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 44,240, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 57,367, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for the build is 88th. These figures indicate a balanced, high-performance pairing where neither component is dramatically holding back the other.

The CPU’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (delta -0.2%), Intel Core i9-13950HX (delta -0.2%), Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (delta -0.7%). All of these are within 0.7% of the i5-13600’s average score, showing that it sits in a highly competitive performance band. The GPU’s nearest rivals are the Intel Arc A580 (delta -0.7%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (delta -1.2%), Intel Arc A570M (delta -1.5%), and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (delta -1.8%). The RX 9070 GRE is slightly behind these parts in the aggregate score, but the deltas are small, under 2%.

The combined picture is of a system that is slightly above the midpoint of the top 12% of all builds. The CPU is marginally stronger relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its peers, with the CPU at the 88th percentile and the GPU at the 87th. This suggests that in CPU-bound workloads, the system will perform at a slightly higher level relative to competition than in GPU-bound workloads, but the difference is minor.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this CPU+GPU pairing is a gamer seeking high-refresh-rate 1440p performance, based on the GPU’s 87th percentile ranking and the CPU’s 88th percentile standing. The 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth support modern game textures at that resolution. Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s 14 cores and the GPU’s 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. Software developers compiling large codebases will find the CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 31,725 and data compression score of 383,972 to be strong assets.

Students and professionals who need a responsive system for office work, web browsing, and occasional creative tasks can rely on the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,049 and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 for basic display output. Small business workstations that run multi-threaded applications like database processing or financial modeling will find the 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache sufficient for moderate workloads. The system is less suitable for users who need maximum ray tracing performance or who require more than 12 GB of VRAM for large AI model inference, as the fact pack indicates no tensor cores and a 12 GB memory limit.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE build is 88th.

Q: Does this build have measured FPS data for games?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What are the CPU’s Cinebench R23 scores?

A: The CPU scores 26,620 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,758 points in single-core.

Q: What is the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score?

A: The GPU scores 5,424 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 550 W.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build centered on the Intel Core i5-13600 processor and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card. The CPU is a Raptor Lake-S part with 14 cores and 20 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 5.00 GHz boost clock. The GPU is a Navi 48 chip on RDNA 4.0 architecture with 12 GB GDDR6 memory and a 2790 MHz boost clock. The build class is desktop. The combined percentile is 88th, placing this system in the upper tier of all configurations. The CPU’s percentile is 88th, and the GPU’s is 87th, indicating a well-matched pair where performance is balanced across the two primary components.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced pairing, but with a slight CPU advantage. The CPU sits at the 88th percentile versus the GPU’s 87th percentile, a marginal 1-point difference. In CPU-bound workloads, such as software compilation or physics simulation, the i5-13600 will perform at a level slightly higher relative to its competition than the GPU will. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like heavy rasterization or ray tracing, the RX 9070 GRE becomes the limiting factor.

The FPS scaling evidence is indirect because there are no measured FPS figures. However, the benchmark scores suggest that at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 4,049 (Passmark) is likely sufficient to feed the GPU, meaning the GPU will be the primary limiter. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU’s workload increases, and the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become more critical. The CPU’s 24 MB L3 cache and 5.00 GHz boost clock help reduce latency in game logic, but the GPU’s 3DMark score of 5,424 is the more likely constraint for achieving maximum frame rates.

In multi-threaded non-gaming workloads, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 is a strong indicator of capability. If a user runs a rendering task that uses both CPU and GPU, the balance will depend on the specific software. The data does not include any combined workload benchmarks, so the precise bottleneck point is not quantifiable from the fact pack.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for upgrades, as users can choose between memory types based on their motherboard and budget. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring compatibility with the fastest current interconnect. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 220 W, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. This leaves headroom for additional components, but a higher-wattage PSU would be needed for substantial add-in cards or extreme overclocking (though the CPU’s multiplier is not unlocked).

The GPU has a dual-slot design and requires 2x 8-pin power connectors. The display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, which support modern high-refresh monitors. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that the GPU is slightly weaker relative to peers than the CPU. Therefore, the first upgrade priority would be the graphics card, perhaps to a model with a higher percentile ranking or more VRAM. The CPU has headroom in its platform (PCIe Gen 5) to support a future GPU upgrade without changing the motherboard. Alternatively, the CPU could be upgraded to a higher-core-count 13th Gen part on the same socket, but the current CPU’s 88th percentile means that upgrade would yield diminishing returns. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that a platform upgrade to a newer socket would be required to change memory types, but for now, the existing platform provides a viable upgrade path for storage, memory, and GPU within the stated power limits.

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

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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

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Legacy

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

Gaming Performance

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Usage Scenarios

Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

FAQ

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

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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

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