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

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU
91%
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GPU
86%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600T

35,305 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A380

8,558 Benchmark Score
Top 14% 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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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

Entry Level

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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FAQ

Q: What kind of CPU is the Intel Core i5-13600T and what are its core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) using Intel's 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35 W TDP.

Q: How does the Core i5-13600T compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The benchmark data shows the i5-13600T has an average benchmark score of 35305, which is statistically identical to the Intel Core i7-12700K's average score of 35287, with a deltaPct of 0. This means the i5-13600T delivers essentially the same overall CPU performance as the previous-generation unlocked i7 flagship.

Q: What is the GPU in this build and what is its performance percentile?

A: The GPU is the Intel Arc A380, based on the Xe-HPG architecture (Alchemist generation) with a DG2-128 chip. It has a percentile rank of 44 against all GPUs, placing it in the lower half of the GPU performance spectrum.

Q: What memory and PCIe support does the CPU offer?

A: The Core i5-13600T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. For expansion, it provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the combined percentile rank of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile rank for the Intel Core i5-13600T and Intel Arc A380 pairing is 65, indicating that this desktop build outperforms 65% of all tracked CPU+GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Is the GPU's power requirement high, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The Intel Arc A380 has a 75 W TDP and the suggested PSU for the system is 250 W. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $255, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 149 USD.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This pairing is not suited for high-refresh gaming at demanding settings. The GPU's 44th percentile rank and low DirectX scores (35 in Passmark DirectX 12) indicate that frame rates will be modest. The CPU's single-core strength (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327) is more than capable of feeding a faster GPU, but the Arc A380 will be the limiting factor, making high-refresh 1080p gaming an unrealistic expectation for this build.

Streaming: The CPU is well-equipped for streaming workloads thanks to its 14 cores and 20 threads. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 27098 provide ample headroom for encoding video while running a game. However, the GPU's limited graphics performance will constrain the gaming side of the stream significantly, making this a viable option only for less demanding titles or at lower resolutions and settings.

Video Editing: The Core i5-13600T delivers strong performance for video editing tasks. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 10851 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9899 indicate smooth handling of timeline scrubbing and rendering. The GPU's compute performance (Passmark GPU compute score of 2762) is a weak point, so effects and export processes that rely heavily on GPU acceleration will be slower than on a system with a higher-tier graphics card.

3D Rendering: For CPU-based rendering, this build is a solid performer. The i5-13600T's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2375 and R23 multi-core score of 23571 show strong multi-threaded capability, comparable to the Intel Core i7-12700K (deltaPct of 0). However, for GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc A380's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 44th percentile rank will lead to long render times; users should rely primarily on the CPU for rendering tasks.

Software Development: This build is a strong fit for software development. The CPU's balanced performance — a Geekbench single-core score of 2385 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3728 — ensures fast compilation of single-threaded tasks, while the 14 cores handle parallel builds efficiently. The GPU is sufficient for basic UI rendering and 2D workloads, but developers working on GPU-intensive applications will need more graphics power.

Student and Office Work: For general productivity, this system is overqualified. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 337893 and random string sorting score of 36413 handle spreadsheets, databases, and document processing with ease. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 in the CPU can handle daily office tasks, and the discrete Arc A380 provides additional display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0) for multi-monitor setups, making this a flexible and responsive workstation for academic or office use.

Gaming Performance

Important Note: There are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. All frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the individual components, not from direct testing.

The Intel Arc A380's benchmark results indicate entry-level gaming capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 6252 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 place it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs. In practical terms, this suggests the GPU can handle esports titles and older games at 1080p with medium-to-high settings, but it will struggle with modern AAA games at ultra settings. The DirectX scores are telling: Passmark DirectX 11 score of 38 and DirectX 12 score of 35 are very close, suggesting that the GPU does not scale well with API complexity, and DirectX 10 score of 37 further confirms this flat performance profile across graphics APIs.

The CPU, by contrast, is a gaming-capable processor. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327 and Geekbench single-core score of 2385 indicate strong IPC (instructions per clock) performance, which is critical for gaming frame pacing. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is high, and the 35 W TDP means it can sustain these clocks without thermal throttling in most desktop chassis. However, since the GPU is the bottleneck, even a strong CPU cannot boost frame rates beyond what the Arc A380 can render.

For 1080p gaming, expect playable frame rates in competitive titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, where the GPU's overhead is low. For graphically intensive games at 1440p or 4K, the Arc A380's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth will be insufficient, resulting in very low frame rates and the need for significant settings reductions. The GPU's pixel rate of 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 131.2 GTexel/s are modest, further confirming that high-resolution, high-detail gaming is not this system's strength.

Balance and Bottleneck

In this pairing, the bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35305 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 8558 sits at just the 44th percentile. This massive disparity means the CPU is capable of driving workloads far beyond what the GPU can process, especially in gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

For gaming workloads, the CPU will frequently be idle waiting for the GPU to render frames. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3728 and Geekbench single-core score of 2385 are among the highest in the database for a 35 W part, so it will never be the limiting factor in frame rate. Instead, the GPU's low DirectX scores (35-38 in Passmark) will cap frame rates at modest levels, even in CPU-bound scenarios.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. In CPU-intensive tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads will be fully utilized, and the GPU will remain mostly idle. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9899 and Passmark multi-thread score of 27098 demonstrate that the CPU can sustain high throughput, making the system well-balanced for non-graphics workloads.

The power and thermal characteristics also influence the bottleneck. The CPU's 35 W TDP is remarkably low, meaning it produces minimal heat and allows for compact cooling solutions. The GPU's 75 W TDP is also modest, and the suggested PSU of 250 W is sufficient for the entire system. This low-power profile means there is no meaningful power delivery bottleneck; the performance ceiling is purely a function of the GPU's compute limits.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cheaper DDR4 modules or faster DDR5 kits, though the CPU's memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The platform also supports ECC memory, which is a valuable feature for workstation and small business environments where data integrity is critical.

For PCIe expansion, the CPU provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is forward-looking and can accommodate high-bandwidth NVMe SSDs or future GPUs. The Arc A380 itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for its bandwidth needs (186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth). The CPU also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display adapter or for Quick Sync video encoding.

The upgrade path is clear: the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and replacing the Arc A380 with a more powerful graphics card would dramatically improve gaming and GPU-accelerated performance. The suggested PSU of 250 W is very conservative; a higher-wattage PSU would be needed for a more powerful GPU, but the current 250 W recommendation is adequate for this specific build. The CPU's 85th percentile rank means it has substantial headroom to support a significantly faster GPU without becoming a bottleneck itself.

For memory, the dual-channel support with DDR4 and DDR5 means users can upgrade capacity or speed without changing the motherboard, as long as the board supports the chosen memory type. The platform also supports PCIe Gen 5, so a future GPU with a Gen 5 interface would be fully compatible, though the Arc A380's x8 interface is already adequate for its performance class.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize CPU performance and efficiency over graphics capability. The Core i5-13600T's 85th percentile CPU rank and 35 W TDP make it an excellent choice for professionals and students who need a responsive, energy-efficient workstation for coding, data analysis, or office productivity, where the GPU's limitations are rarely felt.

For gamers, this system is best suited for those who play esports titles or older games at 1080p with medium settings. The GPU's 44th percentile rank means it will handle these workloads acceptably, but gamers seeking high-refresh or high-detail experiences would need a different GPU. The CPU's strong single-core performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2385) ensures that even with a future GPU upgrade, the platform can deliver solid gaming performance.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-bound workflows — such as video encoding with x264 or software-based 3D rendering — will find the i5-13600T's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571) competitive with the Intel Core i7-12700K, making this a cost-effective alternative for rendering tasks. However, creators who rely heavily on GPU acceleration for effects or rendering will be disappointed by the Arc A380's compute scores (Passmark GPU compute score of 2762).

Small business workstations and student setups benefit from the system's low power draw (CPU 35 W, GPU 75 W), which reduces cooling requirements and electricity costs. The ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 readiness make this a future-proof platform for data-intensive applications, while the integrated graphics provide redundancy if the discrete GPU fails.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite paints a picture of a highly capable mid-range processor. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2375 multi-core and 335 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it achieves 9899 multi-core and 1397 single-core. The Cinebench R23 results are 23571 multi-core and 3327 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10851 multi-core and 2385 single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 27098, single-thread score of 3728, integer math score of 96299, floating-point math score of 70152, and data compression score of 337893. The CPU's average benchmark score is 35305, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU's benchmark results are considerably weaker. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 808. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 38224 and 36736, respectively. Passmark results show a G3D score of 6252, G2D score of 610, and GPU compute score of 2762. DirectX-specific tests are uniformly low: DirectX 10 scores 37, DirectX 11 scores 38, and DirectX 12 scores 35. The GPU's average benchmark score is 8558, placing it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs.

The combined picture is one of stark asymmetry. The CPU is a top-tier performer, rivaling the Intel Core i7-12700K (deltaPct of 0) and the Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct of -0.3). The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the lower half of the GPU performance distribution, comparable to the AMD FirePro W5170M (deltaPct of -0.4) and NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (deltaPct of 1.2). This combination yields a combined percentile of 65, reflecting the CPU's dominance in the overall score.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600T with the Intel Arc A380. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-S processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 35 W TDP and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The GPU is an Intel Arc A380 based on the Xe-HPG architecture with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, a 75 W TDP, and a dual-slot design.

The overall tier of this build is defined by the discrepancy between its components. The CPU's 85th percentile rank places it in the upper echelon of processors, while the GPU's 44th percentile rank places it in the lower-middle of graphics cards. The combined percentile of 65 reflects a system that is far stronger in CPU-bound tasks than in GPU-bound tasks. This is not a balanced gaming rig; it is a CPU-first workstation with a basic discrete GPU for display output and light graphics acceleration.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600T is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It has a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35 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. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In real-world workloads, the benchmark scores indicate a processor that punches well above its 35 W power envelope. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23571 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-13700T and statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-12700K, both of which are higher-TDP parts. This suggests that the i5-13600T offers exceptional multi-threaded performance for its power class, making it ideal for compact builds or systems where cooling and power efficiency are priorities.

The single-core performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3327 and Geekbench single-core score of 2385 indicate strong IPC, which translates to snappy responsiveness in daily tasks and solid performance in lightly-threaded applications. The Passmark single-thread score of 3728 confirms this, and the boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures that the processor can reach high frequencies when needed.

For specialized workloads, the Passmark scores reveal strengths in data processing. The data compression score of 337893 is high, and the integer math score of 96299 indicates robust arithmetic throughput. The floating-point math score of 70152 is more modest but still respectable. The extended instructions score of 20651 and data encryption score of 19320 show that the CPU can handle AVX-512 and AES-NI workloads reasonably well, though the find prime numbers score of 82 is low, suggesting that pure integer-heavy loops are not the processor's strongest area. Overall, the i5-13600T is a versatile processor that excels in multi-threaded productivity and maintains strong single-thread performance, all within a remarkably low power envelope.