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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on a 10 nm process node. It combines performance and efficiency cores in a hybrid design, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, and features an integrated UHD Graphics 770 unit. The processor is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

Benchmark data shows a strong balance between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 24,221 points in multi-core and 2,000.5 points in single-core. The multi-core result places it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 86% of processors in the database. The single-core score of 2,000.5 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-thread performance, which is critical for lightly-threaded workloads like gaming and everyday application responsiveness. The Geekbench scores reinforce this picture: 15,575 multi-core and 2,297 single-core.

The 3DMark thread scaling tests reveal how the CPU behaves across different thread counts. With 2 threads, the score is 2,168; at 4 threads it rises to 4,283; at 8 threads it reaches 7,074; at 16 threads it jumps to 9,368; and at max threads it peaks at 10,157. The incremental gains from 8 to 16 threads (a 32% increase) and from 16 to max threads (an 8% increase) suggest that the CPU scales well up to 16 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that. This pattern is typical for a hybrid architecture where the efficiency cores contribute meaningfully but not linearly.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The CPU achieves 122,481 in integer math and 90,538 in floating-point math, indicating robust number-crunching capabilities. Data compression scores 476,394, while data encryption hits 27,075. Extended instruction scores reach 28,805, and prime number finding scores 155. The multithread score of 37,680 and single-thread score of 4,124 align with the percentile ranking.

Nearest rival comparisons show the i5-13600K sits in a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37,762 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.4% higher). The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H scores 37,522, which is 0.4% lower. These deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i5-13600K is effectively performance-equivalent to these rivals in aggregate benchmark scores, though the architectural differences will manifest differently in specific workloads.

For real-world workloads, the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,373 and R15 multi-core score of 3,642 suggest strong rendering performance for video editing and 3D modeling. The single-core Cinebench scores (1,887 in R20 and 287.5 in R15) indicate fast response in applications that rely on one primary thread. The 86th percentile ranking overall positions this CPU as a high-midrange part, capable of handling demanding productivity tasks without being a top-tier enthusiast chip.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined system percentile is 87, placing the CPU+GPU pairing in the top 13% of all configurations in the database. However, the CPU alone sits at the 86th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 87th percentile. This near-identical percentile positioning suggests a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other in aggregate benchmark terms.

That said, the nature of the workloads matters. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 9,368 and max-thread score of 10,157 indicate strong multi-threading, but the GPU's raw compute capabilities—56.28 TFLOPS FP32 and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth—are substantial. In gaming scenarios, the GPU is typically the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. Since no measured FPS data exists for this combination, all frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

The CPU's PassMark physics score of 2,258 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 36,565 suggest that the GPU dominates in graphics-intensive tasks, while the CPU holds its own in physics and logic-heavy simulations. The CPU's 86th percentile and the GPU's 87th percentile imply that neither component will consistently hold the other back in balanced workloads, but in highly parallel tasks like 3D rendering, the GPU's compute throughput will be the limiting factor. Conversely, in tasks with heavy branching logic or sequential dependencies, the CPU's single-thread performance of 2,000.5 in Cinebench R23 will set the ceiling.

The memory subsystem also plays a role. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, while the GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU's lack of a listed memory bandwidth figure means we cannot directly compare CPU and GPU memory throughput, but the GPU's high bandwidth is clearly designed for large data transfers in gaming and rendering. For gaming at 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance will be more relevant; at 4K, the GPU's bandwidth and shading power will dominate the frame rate equation.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600K has an average benchmark score of 37,685. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, scores 37,762, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37,804 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37,829 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H scores 37,522 (0.4% lower). The CPU is effectively tied with all four rivals in aggregate performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (2.3% lower). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080.

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

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,000.5, a Geekbench single-core score of 2,297, and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,124. These scores indicate strong per-thread performance, which is critical for gaming and responsive desktop use.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing features.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock is 1875 MHz, with an effective data rate of 30 Gbps.

Q: What is the CPU's thread scaling behavior?

A: In 3DMark, the CPU scores 2,168 with 2 threads, 4,283 with 4 threads, 7,074 with 8 threads, 9,368 with 16 threads, and 10,157 with max threads. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads is substantial (32% increase), but from 16 to max threads it is modest (8% increase), indicating diminishing returns beyond 16 threads.

Q: Is this a desktop or laptop configuration?

A: The build class is "desktop," meaning this CPU and GPU pairing is intended for a desktop system. The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, and the GPU is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600K uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th and 13th generation Core processors. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in memory choice depending on motherboard selection and budget. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring the graphics card has full bandwidth available.

The CPU has a TDP of 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 360 W, and the suggested power supply is 750 W. This suggests the total system power draw is significant but manageable with a mid-range to high-end PSU. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, which is typical for modern high-performance graphics cards.

The CPU has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is possible with a compatible Z-series motherboard. The GPU is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, so case compatibility should be checked for clearance.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform itself is mature, and the CPU is still in active production. The GPU, released on 2025-01-29, is also active. The predecessor to the GPU is the GeForce 40 series, and the successor is the GeForce 60 series, but neither is relevant to upgrading this specific build. The most logical upgrade path would be to add more memory if the system currently has less than the supported maximum, or to consider a higher-tier CPU in the same socket generation, though the i5-13600K's 86th percentile ranking leaves limited headroom within the same platform.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 360 W TDP together suggest a system that requires robust cooling. The GPU is dual-slot, so a standard tower cooler for the CPU should suffice, but the 360 W GPU TDP means adequate case airflow is essential. The 750 W suggested PSU provides headroom for the CPU and GPU under load, plus additional components like drives and fans.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 36,565 and its 87th percentile ranking indicate strong graphics performance. The CPU's single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 2,000.5 and its 86th percentile ranking suggest it can feed the GPU effectively in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is well-suited for high-resolution textures and modern game assets.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU's strong single-thread performance will be the primary driver of frame rates, as the GPU will often have headroom. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,168 and single-thread score of 1,085 suggest it can handle the typical game logic and physics threads efficiently. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and at 4K, the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth will be the limiting factor in most titles.

The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6 ensures compatibility with modern game APIs. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores indicate hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS-style upscaling, though specific performance figures for these features are not available in the FACT PACK. For esports titles that are CPU-bound, the i5-13600K's high single-thread performance will deliver high frame rates; for AAA titles at high resolutions, the RTX 5080's raw compute power will dominate.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The chip, codenamed GB203, contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². The GPU has 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines.

The GPU's clock speeds are a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2617 MHz, with memory clocked at 1875 MHz for an effective data rate of 30 Gbps. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for high-resolution gaming and compute workloads. The pixel rate is 293.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 879.3 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS is notable, and the FP16 performance matches at 56.28 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. This means the GPU does not have a dedicated half-precision boost, but the raw throughput is high. The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 8,637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 235,901 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 255,450 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show 36,565 in G3D and 21,789 in GPU compute. The DirectX 10, 11, and 12 tests score 208, 324, and 151 respectively, while DirectX 9 scores 389. The G2D score is 1,415.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking places it among the top 13% of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% lower average score), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% higher). This indicates the RTX 5080 is competitive with high-end AMD offerings, though the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE holds a slight edge in aggregate benchmarks.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth make it well-suited for 3D rendering, video encoding, and GPU-accelerated compute. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for large scenes and high-resolution textures. The tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features that can improve rendering efficiency, though specific performance gains are not quantified in the FACT PACK.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600K has an average benchmark score of 37,685 and sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56,083 and sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 87, indicating that this pairing outperforms 87% of all configurations in the database.

The CPU's strongest results are in PassMark multithread (37,680), Cinebench R23 multi-core (24,221), and Geekbench multi-core (15,575). Its weakest relative performance is in PassMark find prime numbers (155) and 3DMark single-thread (1,085), though these are specialized tests. The GPU's strongest results are in Geekbench Vulkan (255,450), Geekbench OpenCL (235,901), and PassMark G3D (36,565).

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, has an average score of 37,762, which is 0.2% higher. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, has an average score of 55,757, which is 0.6% lower. These tight margins indicate that both the CPU and GPU are positioned in highly competitive segments where small benchmark differences translate to minor real-world performance gaps.

The combined picture is one of a balanced, high-performance desktop system. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile are nearly identical, suggesting that neither component is a weak link in the pairing. For users who run a mix of CPU-bound and GPU-bound workloads, this system will deliver consistent performance without a single obvious bottleneck. The 87th combined percentile confirms that this is a top-tier configuration, suitable for demanding applications.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 125 W TDP, and the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with a 360 W TDP and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The system requires a 750 W power supply and uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface for the GPU.

The combined percentile of 87 places this build in the top 13% of all configurations. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile indicate a well-matched pairing where both components are in the same performance tier. This is not a system where a high-end GPU is bottlenecked by a weak CPU, nor is it a CPU-heavy build with an underpowered GPU.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for a stationary tower system. The GPU is dual-slot and measures 304 mm in length, requiring a mid-tower or larger case. The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with a wide range of motherboards supporting DDR4 or DDR5 memory.

This pairing represents a high-midrange to high-end desktop configuration. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile mean it will handle demanding games at high resolutions, content creation workloads, and productivity tasks with ease. The 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure the GPU is not memory-limited in current titles, and the CPU's 24 MB of L3 cache and 5.10 GHz boost clock provide strong per-thread performance.

# Who Should Build It

This system is well-suited for gamers who play at 1440p or 4K resolution, where the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth can be fully utilized. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (2,000.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, while the GPU handles the graphics load at higher resolutions.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or large image processing will benefit from the CPU's multi-core performance (24,221 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) and the GPU's compute capabilities (21,789 in PassMark GPU compute). The 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient for large projects, and the 45,600 million transistors on the GPU provide substantial parallel processing power.

Software developers who compile large codebases or run virtual machines will appreciate the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, as well as its 37,680 PassMark multithread score. The GPU's tensor cores may accelerate machine learning workflows, though specific performance for such tasks is not detailed in the FACT PACK.

Students and small business users who need a versatile workstation for coursework, office applications, and occasional gaming will find this system more than capable. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 87th percentile ensure smooth performance across a wide range of tasks, from spreadsheet work to photo editing. The 750 W suggested PSU provides adequate power for the system, and the dual-slot GPU fits in standard desktop cases.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 2,000.5 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 36,565 PassMark G3D score indicate this system can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures textures load quickly, and the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock handles game logic efficiently. No measured FPS data exists, but the benchmark scores suggest strong performance for competitive titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU's tensor cores and support for modern APIs can offload encoding tasks, though specific encoding performance is not quantified. The combined 87th percentile ranking suggests the system can handle simultaneous gaming and streaming without significant frame rate drops.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,221 and the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 indicate fast rendering and export times. The 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM allows for large timelines and effects, and the 960.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerates data transfer between the GPU and memory.

3D rendering: The GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering. The FP32 throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS and the PassMark GPU compute score of 21,789 suggest strong performance in GPU-accelerated renderers. The CPU's multi-core performance of 10,157 in 3DMark max threads supports CPU-based rendering as well.

Software development: The CPU's 37,680 PassMark multithread score and 122,481 integer math score indicate fast compilation times. The 20 threads allow for parallel builds, and the 24 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency in iterative workflows. The GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate testing and simulation workloads.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread performance of 4,124 in PassMark ensures responsive application use, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. The system's 87th combined percentile means it will handle spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing with ease, though such workloads will not utilize the full performance of either component.

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