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

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93 Score

Top 7% Ranking

93 / 100

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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

92%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600KF

38,103 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

AMD Radeon RX 6800

30,095 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

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 i5-13600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is a desktop configuration that targets high-performance gaming and productivity. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and percentile positions of the individual components.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS data exists for this specific CPU+GPU pairing, frame rates must be estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU’s 86th percentile versus all CPUs and the GPU’s 75th percentile versus all GPUs indicate a system positioned for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K play. The Radeon RX 6800’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 89 and DirectX 11 score of 214 suggest the GPU is particularly strong in legacy APIs, while its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188 points to moderate performance in modern, heavier workloads.

In lighter esports titles, the combination of the CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 7074 and single-thread score of 1084, alongside the GPU’s high pixel rate of 202.1 GPixel/s, should deliver triple-digit frame rates at 1080p with ultra settings. For demanding AAA games at 1440p, the GPU’s 16.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide the raw throughput needed for high-detail rendering, though frame rates will vary by title optimization. At 4K, the RX 6800’s 16 GB VRAM helps avoid capacity limits, but the 75th percentile GPU score suggests that maintaining 60 FPS in the most demanding titles will require settings adjustments.

The CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, ensure that even in CPU-bound scenarios like large open-world games or simulation titles, the processor will not become the limiting factor. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2166 and 4-thread score of 4282 confirm strong single and low-thread performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in games that rely on a few primary threads. Overall, the estimated FPS profile places this build comfortably in the high-refresh 1440p category, with 4K performance being playable but not consistently ultra-smooth.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 7074 and single-thread score of 1084, combined with the GPU’s 202.1 GPixel/s pixel rate, make this build well-suited for 1080p and 1440p displays with refresh rates of 144Hz or higher. The GPU’s DirectX 11 score of 214 indicates excellent performance in popular competitive titles that use that API.

Streaming: The CPU’s 20 threads and 3DMark max-threads score of 10216 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark multithread score of 37488 confirms that simultaneous gameplay and stream encoding will not cause significant frame drops, though a dedicated encoder would be preferable for maximum quality.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 and Geekbench multicore score of 17933 demonstrate strong multi-threaded capabilities for timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects processing and preview rendering in GPU-accelerated editors.

3D Rendering: The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13325 and PassMark floating point math score of 90424 indicate solid CPU rendering performance for CPU-based renderers. For GPU rendering, the RX 6800’s 16.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 60 ray accelerators provide respectable, though not class-leading, ray-traced output.

Software Development: The PassMark integer math score of 122169 and data compression score of 475505 highlight strong performance in compilation, code analysis, and data processing tasks. The CPU’s 20 threads allow for parallel builds, while the 24 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency in iterative workflows.

Student and Office Work: The Geekbench single-core score of 2487 and PassMark single-thread score of 4118 ensure snappy response in everyday applications. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2166 indicates that even lightly threaded office tasks will execute without delay, and the GPU’s 990 PassMark G2D score handles 2D desktop composition effortlessly.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 38103 places it at the 86th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14490F, scores 38149, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the 13600KF trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38221, putting the 13600KF 0.3% behind. This cluster of rivals confirms the 13600KF is competitively positioned in the upper mid-range.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30095 places it at the 75th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700, scores 30433, meaning the RX 6800 trails by 1.1%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 29945, with the RX 6800 leading by 0.5%. This tight grouping around the 75th percentile indicates the RX 6800 is a solid mid-high tier GPU.

The combined percentile of 81 for this CPU+GPU pairing reflects a system where both components are above average, but neither is flagship-tier. The CPU’s 86th percentile is notably higher than the GPU’s 75th, indicating the processor has more headroom relative to its class than the graphics card does. The combined picture is a balanced system where the CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers, but the GPU remains the limiting factor for raw graphics throughput.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for gaming workloads. The CPU’s 86th percentile versus all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU’s 75th percentile, meaning the processor has more relative performance headroom than the graphics card. In CPU-bound scenarios like esports titles at 1080p, the CPU’s high single-thread score of 1084 in 3DMark ensures it can feed the GPU effectively. However, in GPU-bound scenarios at 1440p or 4K, the RX 6800’s 75th percentile score will limit frame rates.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this: at 1080p, the CPU’s strong 8-thread score of 7074 can drive the GPU to its maximum output, but at 1440p and above, the GPU’s 16.17 TFLOPS compute throughput becomes the constraint. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 9404 and max-threads score of 10216 show that even heavily threaded workloads will not saturate the processor, leaving headroom for background tasks. For productivity, the CPU is the dominant contributor, with the GPU providing acceleration only in specific tasks like rendering or compute. The GPU’s PassMark compute score of 10864 is modest relative to its gaming scores, indicating that CPU-heavy workloads like compilation or data processing will rely almost entirely on the processor.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600KF features 14 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that combines performance and efficiency cores. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and 10 nm process, deliver a balanced mix of single-thread agility and multi-thread capacity. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency and improve data throughput.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 and single-core score of 4479 demonstrate the CPU’s dual nature: it excels in both heavily threaded workloads and latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks. The Geekbench multicore score of 17933 and single-core score of 2487 reinforce this finding. The PassMark multithread score of 37488, combined with the integer math score of 122169, shows strong performance in general-purpose computing. The data encryption score of 26957 and extended instructions score of 28865 indicate robust performance in security and SIMD-heavy applications. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9404 versus the max-threads score of 10216 shows that scaling beyond 16 threads yields diminishing but still positive returns, consistent with a hybrid core design where efficiency cores handle background workloads.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p high-refresh monitors will find this pairing well-suited. The CPU’s 86th percentile and GPU’s 75th percentile combine to deliver strong frame rates at that resolution, with the CPU ensuring no bottleneck in CPU-bound titles. Content creators working with video editing software will benefit from the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 and the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM for timeline previews and effects. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the PassMark integer math score of 122169 and the 20 threads for parallel builds.

Students and office workers seeking a system that handles both productivity and occasional gaming will find the Geekbench single-core score of 2487 adequate for daily tasks, while the GPU’s 2D score of 990 ensures smooth desktop performance. Small business workstations requiring multi-threaded throughput for data processing, as indicated by the PassMark data compression score of 475505, will also be well-served. The build is less suitable for those seeking maximum 4K gaming performance, as the GPU’s 75th percentile will require settings compromises in the most demanding titles.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 81, indicating the system outperforms 81% of all CPU+GPU configurations in the benchmark database.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13600KF compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The i5-13600KF has an average benchmark score of 38103, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14490F’s score of 38149, making the performance difference negligible.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect gaming?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, which provides ample throughput for high-resolution textures and smooth frame pacing in gaming workloads.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600KF supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus, allowing for flexibility in platform configuration.

Q: What is the GPU’s DirectX 11 benchmark score and what does it indicate?

A: The GPU scores 214 in the PassMark DirectX 11 benchmark, indicating strong performance in games that use that API, which is common in many popular titles.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The CPU has 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid configuration that balances high-performance cores with efficiency cores.

Q: What is the GPU’s pixel rate and why does it matter?

A: The GPU’s pixel rate is 202.1 GPixel/s, which represents the rate at which it can fill the screen with pixels, directly impacting fill-rate-bound scenarios in gaming.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The platform includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing for future high-bandwidth storage or graphics cards. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and has a 600 W suggested PSU rating, with a 250 W TDP.

Given the CPU’s 86th percentile, it has more headroom than the GPU’s 75th percentile. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU can likely feed a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures that a future GPU upgrade will not be limited by interface bandwidth. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and the GPU’s 250 W TDP, with a 600 W suggested PSU, leave room for additional components like storage drives or RGB lighting without requiring a PSU upgrade. The motherboard’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, with the latter providing marginal gains in CPU-bound scenarios given the CPU’s high single-thread score.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13600KF with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 in a desktop configuration. The CPU, at the 86th percentile, is a strong mid-high tier processor, while the GPU, at the 75th percentile, is a capable mid-high tier graphics card. The combined percentile of 81 places the system in the upper echelon of desktop builds, suitable for 1440p high-refresh gaming and demanding productivity tasks.

The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 and the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3188 demonstrate that both components are well-matched for their respective roles. The system is not a flagship build, but it represents a balanced configuration where the CPU slightly outpaces the GPU in relative performance, leaving room for future GPU upgrades. This is a desktop system designed for users who prioritize gaming at high resolutions and refresh rates, with sufficient CPU horsepower for content creation and development workloads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC, with 26,800 million transistors on a 520 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, along with 60 ray accelerators for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 1815 MHz and a boost clock of 2105 MHz.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 16.17 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 32.33 TFLOPS indicate strong raw compute capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3188 places it in the mid-high tier for modern DirectX 12 workloads. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 214 is notably strong, suggesting excellent performance in older but still widely used game engines. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 115107 and Metal score of 153635 confirm broad API support, with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 all supported.

The GPU’s 75th percentile score and its nearest rivals, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti at 29945 and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 at 30433, show it sits in a competitive middle ground. The 16 GB VRAM is a significant advantage over rivals with less memory, particularly for 4K textures or large compute workloads. The pixel rate of 202.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 505.2 GTexel/s ensure high fill rates for gaming and rendering. The GPU is end-of-life in production status, but its benchmark scores indicate it remains a viable option for high-refresh 1440p gaming and many productivity tasks.

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

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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