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Rate My PC: Intel Core i3-13100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i3-13100F

17,653 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i3-13100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a study in extreme asymmetry. The data shows a CPU that sits in the 71st percentile among all processors, paired with a GPU that, despite its name and massive specifications, only reaches the 59th percentile in its own benchmark pool. This is not a balanced pairing; it is a bottleneck waiting to be quantified. The CPU, a 4-core, 8-thread Raptor Lake part, delivers strong single-threaded performance but its multi-threaded capabilities are limited. The GPU, meanwhile, presents a paradox: it carries the flagship RTX 5090 moniker and a 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer, yet its benchmark scores and percentile rank suggest it performs far below what the branding implies. The following analysis breaks down this contradiction using the benchmark data, focusing on what each component does well, where it struggles, and what a builder can realistically expect from this combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i3-13100F is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 58 W. The cache hierarchy is structured with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache. This is a compact, power-efficient design intended for entry-level desktop builds, and the benchmark scores reflect that positioning.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 score of 12458, which is a respectable figure for a quad-core part. However, the data shows it is neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i7-1255U, which has an average benchmark score of 17656 versus the i3-13100F's 17653, a delta of 0%. This indicates that despite the i3's desktop-oriented power envelope, it does not outpace a mobile-focused 10-core part in aggregate performance. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 5232 and R15 multicore score of 1255 further confirm that this CPU is not a heavy lifter for rendering or compiling; it will handle light multi-threaded tasks but will saturate quickly under full-core loads. The Geekbench multicore score of 7655 reinforces this, placing it in a mid-tier bracket for productivity.

Single-threaded performance is where this chip shines. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1758 and Geekbench single-core score of 2056 indicate strong per-core efficiency. The Passmark single-thread score of 3609 is nearly identical to the multi-thread score of 14687 when scaled, showing that the 4.50 GHz boost clock is effective for everyday responsiveness. The Passmark data compression score of 168043 is notably high, suggesting the chip excels at archival and file-handling tasks that are latency-sensitive. Conversely, the Passmark find prime numbers score of 61 is low, indicating that the CPU lacks the raw integer throughput for heavy scientific computing. For a user, this means the i3-13100F is a snappy part for web browsing, office applications, and light code compilation, but it will struggle with video encoding or complex simulations where more cores are mandatory.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The motherboard platform is a critical consideration. The i3-13100F uses the Intel Socket 1700, which means it is compatible with a wide range of 12th and 13th generation boards. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus. The lack of ECC memory support makes this a consumer-focused platform, not a workstation or server solution. The CPU provides a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes (CPU only), which is a forward-looking feature, though the i3's limited core count means those lanes are unlikely to be fully utilized by storage or expansion cards in most real-world builds.

The power delivery situation is straightforward. The CPU has a TDP of 58 W, which is low, so any capable air cooler or basic liquid cooler will suffice. The GPU, however, has a TDP of 575 W and a suggested PSU of 950 W. This is a massive power draw, and the data indicates that a 950 W power supply is mandatory for stability. The combined system power draw will be dominated by the GPU, making the CPU's efficiency almost irrelevant to the PSU choice. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that the platform can support a higher-tier 13th generation CPU with more cores, such as an i5 or i7, without changing the motherboard. This would be the logical path to reduce the bottleneck with the RTX 5090 D V2, as the current i3's 4 cores will likely hold back the GPU in many scenarios. The PCIe 5.0 support also future-proofs the platform for fast NVMe drives, but the current CPU's lane count may limit the number of such devices.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data explicitly states that `measuredFpsUltraByGame` is empty and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, the following analysis is qualitative and based on the relative strengths of the CPU and GPU.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This is a low score for a card with the 5090 branding, and it suggests that the GPU will not deliver flagship-level frame rates. For 1080p gaming, the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1758) will be the limiting factor in many titles, especially those that are CPU-bound. The i3-13100F's 4 cores may cause frame drops in modern open-world games that utilize more than 8 threads, even if the GPU has headroom. At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU, but the low GPU percentile rank means that users should not expect high refresh rates on ultra settings in demanding titles. At 4K, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck, but given its 59th percentile score, it will likely struggle to maintain 60 FPS in AAA games at ultra presets. The 24 GB VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures, but the raw compute power, as measured by the 3DMark score, is not there. In summary, this pairing is estimated to provide playable but not exceptional frame rates, and the CPU will cause stuttering in thread-heavy titles at lower resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly identifies a severe imbalance in this pairing. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 17653 and sits at the 71st percentile, while the GPU has an average benchmark score of 16504 and sits at the 59th percentile. The combined percentile is 65, but this does not indicate harmony; it indicates a compromise where neither component is performing to its potential. In most gaming and productivity workloads, the CPU will be the limiting factor. The i3-13100F's Passmark multithread score of 14687 is low, and its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12458 shows that it will max out in multi-threaded scenarios. The GPU, despite its lower percentile, has a massive memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s and 21760 shading units, which means it can push frames far faster than the CPU can feed it.

Evidence from the FPS scaling is absent due to no measured data, but the benchmark scores imply that at 1080p, the CPU will bottleneck the GPU in almost every title, as the GPU's frame generation will outpace the CPU's draw call processing. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but its 59th percentile score means the frame rate will be lower than what a true 5090-class card should deliver. The Passmark data encryption score of 8496 for the CPU is low, indicating that any workload involving encryption or decryption will be slow, further hampering the GPU in tasks that require secure data transfer. The conclusion is that this is a bottleneck-heavy build: the CPU limits performance in most tasks, and the GPU's potential is wasted in CPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-13100F support overclocking?

A: No. The `multiplierUnlocked` field is false, meaning the CPU's clock multiplier is locked and it cannot be overclocked beyond its factory boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types are compatible with this CPU?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus. It does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i3-13100F and its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1255U?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical, with the i7-1255U at 17656 and the i3-13100F at 17653, a delta of 0%. This indicates no meaningful performance difference in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D V2 a fast GPU compared to its rivals?

A: No. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504 places it in the 59th percentile, and it is virtually tied with the NVIDIA T400, which scores 16508, a delta of 0%. It is only 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon PRO W7500.

Q: What is the release date of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU was released on January 3, 2023, and the GPU was released on August 14, 2025.

Q: What is the process node for each component?

A: The CPU uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the GPU uses TSMC's 5 nm process.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritize single-threaded responsiveness and massive GPU memory capacity over multi-threaded compute power. The CPU's strong single-core score of 3609 in Passmark makes it suitable for basic office work, web development, and light code editing where fast compilation of small projects is needed. The 71st percentile rank for the CPU and 59th for the GPU means it is not a top-tier system, but it is above average. Gamers at 1080p will find that the CPU limits performance, so this is not recommended for competitive esports titles. At 1440p, the GPU will provide reasonable frame rates in less demanding games, but the low GPU percentile score means it is not a high-refresh-rate powerhouse.

Content creators who work with large image files or video editing will benefit from the GPU's 24 GB VRAM, which can hold large textures and render buffers, but the CPU's 4 cores will slow down timeline scrubbing and export encoding. Students and small business users will find it adequate for daily tasks, email, and spreadsheets, but the 58 W CPU TDP and 575 W GPU TDP require a robust power supply. The lack of ECC memory and the locked multiplier make it unsuitable for server or scientific workloads. Builders who want to play at 4K with high-resolution assets but are willing to accept medium settings will find the VRAM sufficient, but they must be aware that the GPU's raw speed is not flagship-tier. This is a niche build for someone who has a specific need for 24 GB of VRAM but is constrained by a lower budget.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 17653, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i7-1255U with a score of 17656, a delta of 0%, indicating a statistical tie. Other rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9374F (17693, -0.2% delta). The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12458, and its Geekbench multicore is 7655. The GPU's average benchmark score is 16504, which places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA T400 with a score of 16508, a delta of 0%, followed by the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415, 0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, 0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, 0.9% delta).

The combined picture is that the CPU is a mid-tier performer that holds its own against mobile and low-power desktop parts, while the GPU, despite its high-end branding, is a low-tier performer that is comparable to entry-level workstation cards. The combined percentile for the build is 65, which is below what a flagship GPU would normally achieve. The data shows that the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 92,200 million transistors do not translate into a high benchmark score, suggesting driver limitations or a severely cut-down implementation of the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 43038 is adequate, but the floating-point score of 33510 is moderate, indicating it is not optimized for compute-heavy tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build classified as `buildClass: desktop`. It combines the Intel Core i3-13100F, an entry-level 4-core CPU, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, a GPU that carries the flagship 5090 name but performs at a much lower tier. The overall tier of the build, based on the combined percentile of 65, is mid-range. The CPU is in the 71st percentile, which is solid for a quad-core part, but the GPU is in the 59th percentile, which is below average for a 50-series card.

The build's class is desktop, meaning it is intended for a stationary tower with discrete components. The CPU's launch MSRP is $109, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. The pairing is unusual because the GPU's massive 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are wasted on a CPU that cannot feed it enough data. The CPU's TDP of 58 W is low, but the GPU's TDP of 575 W is extremely high, requiring a 950 W PSU. This is a build that will be physically large, with the GPU measuring 304 mm in length and 48 mm in width, and it requires a dual-slot case. In summary, this is a lopsided system that offers high VRAM capacity but underwhelming compute performance relative to its name.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip is GB202, containing 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz, effective 28 Gbps. It features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

The compute unit configuration is substantial: 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. This translates to a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS. Despite these high numbers, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504 is low, placing it in the 59th percentile. This score is nearly identical to the NVIDIA T400, which scores 16508, and only 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon PRO W7500. The data suggests that the GPU is heavily downclocked or disabled in software, as the raw specifications should yield a much higher score.

For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM is a boon for large 3D scenes and high-resolution textures, allowing for complex scenes that would exceed the memory of lesser cards. The 170 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and the 680 tensor cores support DLSS and AI-based workloads. However, the low benchmark score indicates that actual frame rates in games will be far below what the RTX 5090 name suggests. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with modern APIs. The display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting high refresh rates on multiple monitors. In practice, this GPU is a paradox: it has the memory capacity of a flagship but the compute performance of a budget card, making it suitable for memory-bound tasks like large dataset visualization but not for high-performance gaming.

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