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Intel Core i5-13600KF

38,103 Benchmark Score

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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13600KF paired with an Intel Arc A380 represents a desktop build with a striking imbalance between processor capability and graphics throughput. The CPU is a high-end 13th Gen Raptor Lake part that posts scores near the top of the database, while the GPU is an entry-level Alchemist card that lands in the lower half of all graphics processors. This combination produces a system that excels in compute-heavy tasks but remains strictly limited in graphical workloads. The following analysis relies entirely on the available benchmark data, with no measured frame rates for this specific pairing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600KF is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and it carries a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support enabled, and the chip provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 86th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 38103. In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 demonstrates significant parallel capability, while the single-core score of 4479 indicates strong per-thread performance. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1084 in single-thread to 10216 in max-threads, confirming the core count delivers nearly linear gains when all threads are utilized. The Geekbench multicore score of 17933 and single-core score of 2487 reinforce this dual strength.

PassMark results further characterize the chip's behavior. Integer math scores 122169, floating-point math scores 90424, and extended instructions score 28865, showing robust ALU and FPU throughput. Data compression scores 475505, while encryption scores 26957, indicating heavy workloads on these units will see substantial performance. The multithread score of 37488 and single-thread score of 4118 align with the CPU's 86th percentile ranking.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i5-13600KF sits in a tight cluster. The Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38149, a difference of -0.1%; the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T averages 38194, a -0.2% gap; the AMD Ryzen 7 250 averages 38221, -0.3%; and the Intel Core i5-13600HX averages 38261, -0.4%. These sub-half-percent deltas indicate the 13600KF is essentially tied with these alternatives, with no meaningful performance separation in aggregate benchmarks.

For real workloads, the 13600KF handles heavily threaded production tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with ease, given its 20 threads and high multi-core scores. Single-threaded responsiveness in applications like spreadsheet recalculation or light coding is equally strong, as evidenced by the 4479 Cinebench R23 single-core result.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380 is an Alchemist-generation graphics card based on the DG2-128 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz for 15.5 Gbps effective. The memory subsystem comprises 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, yielding 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 8 ray tracing cores.

Compute throughput is modest: FP32 performance reaches 4.198 TFLOPS, FP16 reaches 8.397 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s. The card carries a 75 W TDP, uses a single 8-pin power connector, and fits a dual-slot form factor at 222 mm in length. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, with PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 44th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 8558. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 808, while Geekbench OpenCL scores 38224 and Vulkan scores 36736. PassMark results show DirectX 9 at 73, DirectX 10 at 37, DirectX 11 at 38, and DirectX 12 at 35, indicating modern API performance is weaker than legacy API performance. The G3D score is 6252, and GPU compute scores 2762.

Nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5170M at 8595 (-0.4%), AMD Radeon HD 8870M at 8462 (+1.1%), NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8458 (+1.2%), and AMD Radeon 880M at 8436 (+1.4%). These deltas show the A380 is bracketed by mobile and integrated parts, none of which are designed for high-end gaming or rendering. The 44th percentile ranking confirms this GPU sits below the median of all graphics cards.

For rendering workloads, the 8 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but the low FP32 throughput of 4.198 TFLOPS limits compute-heavy rendering tasks. The 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6 GB VRAM are sufficient for 1080p textures in many titles, but the 96-bit bus restricts large data movement. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support enables modern graphical features, yet the measured scores indicate these features run at modest performance levels.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the CPU and GPU benchmarks shows a system with a 65th percentile overall ranking. The CPU contributes the vast majority of compute power, while the GPU holds the system back in any graphics-dependent task.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 31727 and single-core score of 4479 place it in the 86th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 38103. The GPU's average benchmark score of 8558 places it in the 44th percentile. This gap of 42 percentile points between the two components defines the system's character: exceptional compute performance paired with entry-level graphics.

In 3DMark CPU tests, the 16-thread score of 9404 and max-threads score of 10216 indicate the processor saturates its 20 threads effectively. The 2-thread score of 2166 and 4-thread score of 4282 show reasonable scaling at lower thread counts, while the 8-thread score of 7074 demonstrates continued gains. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 is low in absolute terms, reflecting its position in the 44th percentile.

The combined percentile of 65 suggests the system is better than a typical desktop in overall performance, but this is driven almost entirely by the CPU. For users running CPU-bound applications, the system will feel fast; for GPU-bound workloads, it will feel dated. The data shows no measured FPS values for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimated from the benchmark scores.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits users whose primary workloads are CPU-intensive and whose graphics needs are modest. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 20 threads and high multithreaded scores, as Cinebench R23 multicore at 31727 indicates fast compilation times. Students running engineering or data analysis tools that rely on CPU math will see strong performance in integer and floating-point operations, given PassMark scores of 122169 and 90424 respectively.

Content creators working with audio processing or batch file conversion may find the CPU sufficient, but video editors will face GPU limitations. The 6 GB VRAM and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth on the A380 can handle basic 1080p preview, but the low FP32 throughput restricts effects and rendering acceleration. Small business workstations running office suites, database queries, or virtualization will perform well on the CPU, but any GPU-accelerated tasks like CAD or photo editing will run at entry-level speeds.

Gamers at 1080p with low to medium settings on less demanding titles may find the A380 adequate, but the GPU's 44th percentile ranking means modern AAA games will require significant settings reductions. The 86th percentile CPU ensures frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios remain stable, yet the GPU will bottleneck in most graphical scenes.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck analysis is unambiguous: the GPU limits the system in any graphics workload. The CPU's 86th percentile versus the GPU's 44th percentile creates a 42-point gap, meaning the processor is roughly twice as capable relative to its peers as the graphics card. In gaming, the A380's low DirectX 12 score of 35 in PassMark and 808 in 3DMark Steel Nomad indicate it will cap frame rates well below what the CPU can feed.

In CPU-bound workloads, the system performs without bottleneck. Multi-threaded applications see the full benefit of the 20 threads, as evidenced by the 10216 max-threads 3DMark score. Single-threaded tasks also run optimally, given the 4479 Cinebench R23 single-core score. The imbalance only manifests when the GPU is involved, where the A380's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor.

The FPS scaling evidence, though estimated, suggests that raising graphics settings will drop frame rates quickly due to the GPU's limited texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s. Conversely, lowering resolution or settings may not yield proportional gains because the CPU can already produce frames faster than the GPU can render them. The 65th combined percentile reflects this compromise: the system is stronger than an entry-level build but weaker than what the CPU alone suggests.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the FACT PACK. All gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the A380's DirectX 12 score of 35 in PassMark and 808 in 3DMark Steel Nomad indicate low frame rates in modern titles. Estimated performance for esports games like Counter-Strike or Valorant could reach playable levels due to the CPU's strong single-core score of 4479, but graphically intensive AAA games will likely fall below 30 FPS. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures, but the 96-bit bus and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth limit memory-heavy scenes.

At 1440p, the GPU's low fill rates of 65.60 GPixel/s and 131.2 GTexel/s become severe constraints, and estimated frame rates drop further. The 44th percentile ranking means this GPU competes with mobile parts like the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, which is not a gaming-class card. The CPU's high performance cannot compensate for the GPU's limits in GPU-bound scenarios.

Given the data, this system is suitable for light or older games at 1080p with reduced settings. Users seeking high-refresh gaming should not expect the A380 to deliver smooth frame rates in demanding titles, despite the CPU's capability.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 86th percentile and single-core score of 4479 support high frame rates in CPU-bound games, but the GPU's 44th percentile and low DirectX 12 scores cap performance. Estimated frame rates at 1080p will not sustain high refresh rates in modern titles.

Streaming: The 13600KF's 20 threads handle encoding workloads well, as Cinebench R23 multicore at 31727 indicates spare CPU capacity for x264 encoding. The A380's lack of dedicated encoding performance in the benchmark data means GPU-based encoding is unproven.

Video editing: CPU-based effects and timeline processing will run well, given the high multithreaded scores. GPU acceleration for rendering and effects is limited by the A380's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, making 4K editing impractical.

3D rendering: CPU rendering in applications like Blender will perform strongly, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 31727 showing fast scene processing. GPU rendering is constrained by the A380's low compute throughput, making it secondary to the CPU.

Software development: Compilation and testing benefit from the 20 threads and high integer math score of 122169. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a strong pairing for coders.

Student and office work: The CPU handles document processing, spreadsheets, and browsing effortlessly, with single-core performance at 4479 Cinebench R23. The GPU provides adequate display output for two monitors, and the overall system is responsive for daily tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's overall performance ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38103.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc A380 scores 8558 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD FirePro W5170M, 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 8870M, 1.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, and 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon 880M.

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

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 65, indicating it outperforms the median desktop system but is held back by the GPU.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600KF supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has 186.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth from 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus.

Q: Are there any measured frame rates for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF boosts to 5.10 GHz from a base clock of 3.50 GHz.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class pairing the Intel Core i5-13600KF with the Intel Arc A380. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake part with a 125 W TDP, released in September 2022 with a launch MSRP of $294. The GPU is an Alchemist-based Arc A380 with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, a 75 W TDP, and a launch MSRP of 149 USD, released in June 2022 and now end-of-life.

The overall tier from the percentiles is mixed: the CPU sits at 86th percentile, the GPU at 44th, and the combined build at 65th. This places the system in the upper half of all desktops for general compute, but the GPU's position below the median means graphics-heavy tasks will underperform. The pairing is best described as a high-end CPU with an entry-level GPU, producing a system that excels at compute and struggles at graphics.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built on Intel Socket 1700, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8 via its bus interface. The CPU has a 125 W TDP, and the GPU has a 75 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 250 W for the graphics card alone.

The CPU's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking on compatible motherboards. The i5-13600KF supports ECC memory, which is unusual for consumer parts and beneficial for workstation reliability. The 24 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core provide ample cache for compute workloads.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the Arc A380 with a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU has substantial headroom. The 86th percentile CPU can drive a much faster graphics card without becoming a bottleneck, and the 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU ensure future GPUs have adequate bandwidth. The 125 W CPU TDP leaves room in most power supplies, and the 250 W suggested PSU for the GPU indicates the current card draws minimal power, so a stronger GPU would require a more capable PSU.

The platform's DDR4 and DDR5 support offers flexibility in memory selection, though the CPU's performance is strong enough that memory type will have secondary impact. The Arc A380's successor, Battlemage, has been announced, but no benchmark data is available in this FACT PACK. For users seeking a balanced system, upgrading the GPU first is the clear recommendation based on the percentile gap.

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

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