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Core i5-13400F + RX 6600 8GB

Workable pairing with a caveat: CPU is faster than AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB needs.

Bottleneck verdict by resolution

Same engine as our builder. At 1080p the CPU does more of the work; at 4K the GPU carries the load - so the verdict changes with your monitor.

1080p
81/100
Caution
CPU is faster than AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB needs
1440p
81/100
Caution
CPU is faster than AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB needs
4K
81/100
Caution
CPU is faster than AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB needs

What our engine flags on this combo

Your CPU and GPU budgets are nearly equal. For gaming, the GPU should get the clearly bigger share - most AAA titles are GPU-bound, so a cheaper CPU with a stronger GPU gives more FPS for the same money. Exception: if you mainly play CPU-heavy games like Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Microsoft Flight Simulator, or Cities: Skylines, or you use the PC for editing or software work, this balance is fine.
For AAA gaming, step the CPU down a tier and put that money into the GPU.

Completing this build

PSU
500W or higher
CPU + GPU alone draw ~237W under load. 500W covers the full build with the 30% headroom I insist on. Go 80+ Gold from a reputed brand - see our PSU tier list.
PSU Tier List India
RAM
Check board type: DDR4 or DDR5
This Intel platform has both DDR4 and DDR5 motherboards. DDR4-3200 keeps the build cheaper with a small performance cost; DDR5-5600+ is the better long-term pick if the board supports it. The RAM type must match the board - our builder checks this for you.
CPU + GPU cost
₹33,100-36,600
Indicative India pricing for this pair, GST included. Full builds around this combo typically land at 1.7-2.2x this figure with board, RAM, storage, PSU and case.
Verify the full build with these two parts

Opens our builder with both parts loaded. Add the rest and get the complete GetPC Score - compatibility, warranty traps, wasted money.