Is AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT compatible with Intel Core i5-13500?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Intel Core i5-13500?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT + Intel Core i5-13500

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 24.2%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~24.2%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

24.2%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

15.8%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

5.2%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

16GB

GPU VRAM

263W

GPU TDP

14C/20T

CPU Cores

LGA1700

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	123	85	60	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	165	114	81	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	549	378	271	Fps Shooter
Valorant	800	552	397	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	320	221	159	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	201	140	100	Open World
Fortnite	387	267	191	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	269	186	133	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	256	177	126	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	421	291	209	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	254	176	126	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	866	598	429	Moba
Dota 2	479	331	238	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	340	235	168	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	524	361	259	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	611	421	303	Fps Shooter
Rust	216	149	107	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	191	132	94	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	180	124	89	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	228	158	113	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	215	149	107	Rpg
Starfield	146	101	72	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	208	144	103	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	157	109	78	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	136	95	67	Survival Horror
Palworld	216	149	106	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	361	249	179	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	259	179	128	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	207	143	102	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	188	129	93	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-13500

⬆ Intel Core i5-13600K

+21.7% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-13500 limits the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT by ~24.2%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-13600K unlocks ~21.7% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1700 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️13th & 14th Gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards require a BIOS update (ensure latest microcode).

🎮VRAM: 16GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 263W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-13500 bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 24.2% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 500W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1700 socket.