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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + Intel Arc A380

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

93%

GPU

86%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

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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

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

The Intel Core i5-13600 and Intel Arc A380 pairing is a study in asymmetry. The CPU is a high-end performer, sitting in the 88th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is a modest entry-level card in the 44th percentile. Benchmark data shows this is not a balanced gaming rig for high refresh rates, but rather a platform where the processor's substantial multi-core capabilities can power productivity tasks that the graphics card is not equipped to handle. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all FPS discussions below are estimates derived from the relative CPU and GPU benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

Since the data for this specific CPU-GPU pair is not measured, frame expectations from the component scores. The Intel Arc A380’s PassMark G3D score of 6252 and its 44th percentile ranking place it in a performance class with the AMD Radeon 880M and NVIDIA GeForce MX330. The GPU’s raw compute throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS and 186.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are the primary limits for gaming. At 1080p with ultra settings, this GPU will likely struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern titles, with performance likely falling below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. The CPU, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4049, is more than capable of feeding frames, but the GPU will be the bottleneck. For esports titles or older games, the Arc A380 might deliver playable results, but the data suggests that users should expect significant compromises at higher graphical presets.

The lack of a measured FPS dataset means the specific impact of the CPU on gaming is theoretical. The Core i5-13600’s strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758, ensures that it will not be the limiting factor in gaming scenarios. The bottleneck will be the Arc A380, where the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 and DirectX 11 score of 38 are low, indicating weak driver-level performance in modern APIs. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus may also cause issues with texture loading at high resolutions. In summary, this is a 1080p gaming setup for low-to-medium settings, with the GPU being the definitive performance ceiling.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This scenario is not viable with the current data. The GPU’s 44th percentile ranking and low 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 suggest that it cannot consistently push frame rates high enough to take advantage of a high-refresh monitor. While the CPU is strong enough, the Arc A380 is a bottleneck that will cap performance well below the 144Hz or 165Hz thresholds.

Streaming: The CPU is the star here. The Core i5-13600’s 20 threads and a PassMark multithread score of 31725 provide ample headroom for encoding video via software (x264) while gaming. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU could potentially offload some encoding tasks, but the dedicated Arc A380 is not required for this workload. The data indicates that the CPU can handle the dual load, but the gaming experience itself will still be limited by the Arc A380’s graphics performance.

Video Editing: The 14 cores and 20 threads of the i5-13600, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620, make this a capable machine for video editing. Timeline scrubbing and export times will be heavily accelerated by the CPU. However, the GPU’s low PassMark GPU Compute score of 2762 suggests that GPU-accelerated effects and rendering in applications like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will be slow, making this a less ideal configuration for heavy motion graphics work.

3D Rendering: This is a strong suit for the CPU. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11180 and PassMark Floating Point Math score of 81892 demonstrate significant processing power for CPU-based rendering in Blender or similar software. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS is low, meaning that GPU-based render engines (like Cycles with OptiX or similar) will not see a significant speedup, and the rendering pipeline will be heavily reliant on the CPU.

Software Development: The i5-13600 is an excellent choice for developers. The PassMark Data Encryption score of 22182 and Data Compression score of 383972 indicate strong performance for compilation tasks, code signing, and database operations. The high thread count allows for parallel builds, and the 24 MB of L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this combination a good fit for a workstation.

Student and Office Work: This pairing is overkill for basic productivity. The CPU’s performance is far beyond what is needed for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The Arc A380 offers no benefit for these tasks, and the system would be more efficient with just the integrated UHD Graphics 770. The data shows a massive performance surplus for this scenario, making it a poor allocation of resources.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. The benchmark scores place it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44240, making it a top-tier desktop processor.

The data shows a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758 is high, indicating excellent responsiveness for day-to-day tasks and gaming. The multi-core score of 26620 is equally impressive, showing that the processor can handle heavy parallel workloads with ease. The PassMark Integer Math score of 111044 and Floating Point Math score of 81892 highlight its capability in scientific and financial simulations. The processor’s performance is within -0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, showing that it is a direct competitor to that chip in overall average score. The 65 W TDP is a notable advantage, allowing for this level of performance to be achieved in a power-efficient manner, which is a key consideration for system builders.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU provides Gen 5 connectivity with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing for the fastest NVMe SSDs. The dual-channel memory bus means that users can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, but the data does not specify a limit on frequency or capacity. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output for troubleshooting or non-GPU tasks.

The Arc A380 has a suggested power supply of 250 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 65 W. This is a very low power draw for the entire system, meaning that a standard 400-500W power supply will have ample headroom. The GPU is a dual-slot card that is 222 mm long, requiring a case with sufficient clearance. It uses a single 8-pin power connector. A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the Arc A380 with a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU has substantial headroom to support a much more powerful graphics card without bottlenecking. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a future GPU upgrade will have the bandwidth it needs.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture and the DG2-128 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 6 nm process. It features 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The GPU has 8 dedicated ray tracing cores, bringing hardware-accelerated ray tracing to a low price point. It is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2000 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz.

The benchmark data paints a picture of a card that is positioned at the bottom of the performance stack, with a percentile ranking of 44. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is low, and the PassMark G3D score of 6252 is in line with mobile GPUs from several years ago. The GPU’s performance in DirectX 9 is its strongest (PassMark score of 73), but it falls off in DirectX 11 (score of 38) and DirectX 12 (score of 35), suggesting driver overhead issues in modern APIs. The FP32 performance of 4.198 TFLOPS is modest, and the 8.397 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1) performance is not well-suited for compute-heavy AI tasks. The card’s 44th percentile puts it in the same class as the AMD Radeon HD 8870M and NVIDIA GeForce MX330, which are older or low-power parts.

Who Should Build It

This system is designed for a specific user: one who prioritizes CPU-centric productivity and requires only basic graphical output. The data suggests that this build is ideal for software developers who need fast compilation times, as evidenced by the PassMark Data Compression and Encryption scores. It is also suitable for students and professionals in engineering or finance who run multi-threaded simulations, leveraging the Cinebench R23 multi-core score. For content creators, it would be a capable CPU-based video editing machine, but the GPU would be a bottleneck for effects-heavy workflows.

This is not a build for gamers targeting 1080p high-refresh or 1440p gaming. The GPU’s 44th percentile and low DirectX 12 score will result in poor frame rates in modern titles. However, for users building a small business workstation that needs to handle spreadsheets, databases, and occasional light photo editing, the CPU’s performance is a massive asset. The integrated graphics could even suffice for these tasks, making the Arc A380 an addition that offers little benefit outside of specific compute tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP and low GPU power draw make this an efficient system for an office environment.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is defined by the extreme disparity between the components. The CPU is a champion, with an average benchmark score of 44240, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. It is -0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and -0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, showing that it is in the top tier of desktop processing power. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620 is a strong indicator of its multi-threaded prowess.

The GPU is the weak link. The Intel Arc A380 has an average benchmark score of 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs. It is -0.4% behind the AMD FirePro W5170M and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8870M, which places it in a performance bracket with mobile and legacy parts. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 is a clear indicator of its low gaming potential. The combined percentile for this build is 66, which reflects the high CPU score being dragged down by the low GPU score. The data clearly shows that the system’s overall performance is heavily weighted by the CPU, and the GPU is a severe limiting factor for graphics-intensive tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance level of this CPU-GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile is 66, but this is misleading. The CPU is in the 88th percentile, while the GPU is in the 44th percentile, creating a large performance gap.

Q: Is this setup good for playing modern games at high settings?

A: No. The Intel Arc A380’s low benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808 and a PassMark G3D score of 6252, suggest it will not handle high settings in modern titles. Frame rates are estimated to be low at 1080p ultra.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to other processors?

A: The Core i5-13600 is a top-tier performer, with an average score of 44240, placing it in the 88th percentile. It is within -0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and -0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D.

Q: What is the GPU performance comparable to?

A: The Arc A380’s average score of 8558 puts it in the 44th percentile. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8870M and 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, indicating a low-end performance class.

Q: Can the CPU handle video editing and rendering tasks?

A: Yes, the CPU is excellent for these tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620 and PassMark Floating Point Math score of 81892 show strong capability, though the GPU will not accelerate these workloads significantly.

Q: What kind of power supply is needed for this build?

A: The GPU has a suggested power supply of 250 W, and the CPU has a 65 W TDP. A standard power supply with a single 8-pin connector for the GPU will have sufficient headroom.

Q: Is the Arc A380 a good upgrade over the integrated UHD Graphics 770?

A: For gaming, yes, the dedicated GPU will perform better. However, for basic office tasks, the integrated graphics may be sufficient, and the Arc A380’s low benchmark scores show it is not a high-performance part.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data points to the GPU as the definitive bottleneck in this system. The CPU’s 88th percentile and the GPU’s 44th percentile represent a massive imbalance. While the CPU can process game logic and physics at a level competitive with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, its output cannot be fully utilized by the Arc A380. The GPU’s low PassMark DirectX 12 score of 35 and its limited 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will be the limiting factors for frame rates in gaming. The FPS scaling, while not measured, will be dictated by the GPU’s pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s.

In contrast, for CPU-bound workloads like software compilation, data compression (383972 PassMark score), and 3D rendering, the bottleneck is reversed. The GPU’s compute capability, at 4.198 TFLOPS, is not a factor, and the CPU’s performance is the sole determinant of speed. The result is a system that is exceptionally fast for productivity tasks but is held back in gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. The balance is heavily skewed towards the CPU, meaning that any upgrade path should focus on replacing the GPU to achieve a more balanced system, as the platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support and the CPU’s performance headroom will accommodate a much more powerful graphics card without issue.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + Intel Arc A380

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