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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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Intel Core i5-13400

24,280 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score

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# GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 represents a significant generational leap in GPU hardware, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated GB202, packs 92,200 million transistors onto a 750 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 122.9M per mm². This is a massive piece of silicon, and the specifications reflect that scale: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. The sheer width of the memory bus — 512 bits — combined with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory delivers a staggering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. That is not a typo; the memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate, and the bus width ensures every one of those bits is fed efficiently.

Clock speeds are relatively modest for such a large chip: a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. But raw clock speed is not where the RTX 5090 makes its case. The compute throughput is the headline: FP32 performance sits at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). This means the GPU does not halve its throughput for half-precision work, which is critical for AI inference and certain scientific workloads. Pixel fill rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s — numbers that translate directly to how quickly geometry and textures can be pushed through the pipeline.

For ray tracing, the RTX 5090 includes 170 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, 680 tensor cores. The tensor core count is particularly relevant for DLSS and any neural rendering techniques, as well as for workloads like denoising in ray-traced scenes. The benchmark data supports the notion that this is an exceptionally capable compute device. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 18,355. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 334,370, and the Vulkan score is even higher at 376,728. PassMark G3D score is 39,650, while GPU compute is 26,756. The average benchmark score across all tests is 79,842, which places the RTX 5090 in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rivals in the benchmark database are interesting: the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (0.3% behind), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (1.1% behind). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is slightly ahead at 80,959 (1.4% ahead). These comparisons are somewhat misleading, as they pit a consumer gaming GPU against datacenter and mobile parts, but they do illustrate that the RTX 5090's raw compute is in rarified air. For rendering workloads, the combination of 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth means large scenes, high-resolution textures, and complex lighting calculations can reside entirely on the GPU without spilling to system memory. The 170 RT cores are purpose-built for ray-traced rendering, and the 680 tensor cores accelerate denoising and AI-assisted upscaling.

# Gaming Performance

Important note: The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and component specifications, not observed results.

The RTX 5090's gaming potential is immense, but it must be contextualized. With a PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and a 92nd percentile ranking, the GPU is clearly among the fastest ever tested. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the foundation for modern AAA titles. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is overkill for current-generation games at 1080p or 1440p, but it becomes relevant at 4K with ultra settings and ray tracing enabled, where texture streaming and buffer sizes balloon.

Given the CPU's 76th percentile ranking and the GPU's 92nd percentile, one would expect the RTX 5090 to be the dominant partner in gaming workloads. At 1080p, the CPU may become a limiting factor in CPU-bound titles, but the i5-13400's single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark and 1,786 in Cinebench R23 suggest it can keep up with most games' main threads. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates, and the RTX 5090's compute capabilities should allow for very high frame rates at ultra settings.

The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 is particularly telling for gaming, as Vulkan is used by many modern game engines. A score this high suggests the GPU can handle draw calls and command buffer submission with minimal overhead. The DirectX 12 score in 3DMark Steel Nomad reinforces this. For esports titles at 1080p, the frame rates would likely be astronomical, limited more by the CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and 10 cores than by the GPU. For AAA titles at 4K with ray tracing enabled, the RTX 5090's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores should provide playable frame rates where older GPUs would struggle. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that even the most texture-heavy scenes do not starve the GPU.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400 is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 215 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700. The base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a hybrid architecture, though the FACT PACK does not specify the P-core/E-core split; the core count and thread count imply a configuration that favors multi-threaded throughput.

The CPU's benchmark scores paint a picture of a well-rounded mid-range processor. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15,953 multi-core and 1,786 single-core. The Geekbench scores are 12,289 multi-core and 2,112 single-core. PassMark multithread score is 23,719, with a single-thread score of 3,538. The average benchmark score is 24,280, placing the i5-13400 in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. This is a solid position, but the nearest rivals are telling: the Intel Core i7-1360P is 0.3% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is 0.3% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U is 0.4% ahead. The AMD EPYC 9654P, a server chip, is 0.8% ahead. This clustering suggests the i5-13400 sits in a highly competitive performance band where small architectural differences determine rankings.

For real-world workloads, the i5-13400's 16 threads handle multi-threaded applications comfortably. The PassMark data compression score of 301,481 and data encryption score of 15,880 indicate strong performance in these specific tasks, though the find prime numbers score of 74 is notably low — this is a benchmark that favors certain instruction sets, and the i5-13400's performance here is not a reflection of general capability. The floating-point math score of 58,786 and integer math score of 77,721 are robust, suggesting the CPU can handle scientific computing and financial modeling with ease. The extended instructions score of 19,161 shows good SIMD performance, which is relevant for media encoding and some scientific workloads.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is modest, especially compared to the GPU's 575 W. This means the i5-13400 can be cooled by a capable air cooler, and it won't contribute significantly to the system's overall power draw. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 is present but not intended for gaming; it's a basic display output solution. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility, though the dual-channel memory bus means bandwidth is limited by the memory type chosen.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform revolves around Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The i5-13400 uses this socket, and the CPU's PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This is a forward-looking feature, as PCIe 5.0 devices are still relatively new but will become more common. The memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The dual-channel memory bus is standard for this class of processor.

The GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe 5.0 lanes. The RTX 5090 is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. This is a significant power requirement, but given the GPU's 575 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP, a 950 W power supply provides reasonable headroom for the rest of the system. The GPU's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting high refresh rates and high resolutions on multiple monitors.

A sensible next upgrade would be to move to a higher-tier CPU on the same socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 from the 13th Gen, assuming the motherboard supports it. The socket 1700 also supports 14th Gen in some cases, though the FACT PACK does not specify this. Alternatively, a builder could upgrade the memory from DDR4 to DDR5 if starting with DDR4, or increase memory capacity. The GPU is already at the top of the stack, so further GPU upgrades would be lateral moves. The 950 W PSU leaves room for a more power-hungry CPU without requiring a PSU upgrade, though the 16-pin connector means the PSU must support this connector type.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined picture from the benchmark data is one of a high-performance pairing with a clear performance hierarchy. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24,280, and it sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 79,842, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pair is 84th, which reflects the GPU's dominance in the overall performance profile.

Looking at the CPU's specific scores: 3DMark 16-thread score is 7,315, 8-thread score is 5,592, 4-thread score is 3,461, 2-thread score is 1,883, and single-thread score is 959. The max-thread score of 7,310 is slightly lower than the 16-thread score, suggesting thermal or power limitations under full load. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 2,358, single-core is 257; Cinebench R20 multi-core is 8,526, single-core is 1,203; Cinebench R23 multi-core is 15,953, single-core is 1,786. These numbers show scaling as the workload increases, with multi-core performance roughly 8-9 times higher than single-core, which is expected for a 10-core part.

The GPU's scores are uniformly high: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is 18,355, Geekbench OpenCL is 334,370, Geekbench Vulkan is 376,728, PassMark G3D is 39,650, and PassMark GPU compute is 26,756. The PassMark DirectX scores are oddly low (DirectX 10: 226, DirectX 11: 341, DirectX 12: 185, DirectX 9: 395), but these may be misreported or represent specific legacy test scenarios. The PassMark G2D score of 1,413 is unremarkable, but this measures 2D rendering which is not a focus for gaming. The percentile positions confirm the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers.

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pair?

A: The combined percentile is 84th, with the CPU in the 76th percentile and the GPU in the 92nd percentile.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400 overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. The base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 950 W, and the GPU's TDP is 575 W with a 1x 16-pin power connector.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP for the RTX 5090 is 1,999 USD. The CPU's launch MSRP is $221.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark score relative to its peers?

A: The GPU is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, making the GPU the stronger component relative to its competition.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets users who prioritize GPU performance above all else. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile ranking and 32 GB of VRAM make it ideal for 4K gaming at ultra settings, particularly with ray tracing enabled. Gamers at 4K resolution will benefit from the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 170 RT cores, which handle ray-traced lighting and reflections without the performance hit seen on lesser GPUs. At 1440p, the GPU is overkill for most titles, but it ensures maximum frame rates and future-proofing.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the GPU's compute capabilities transformative. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 680 tensor cores accelerate rendering and AI-enhanced editing tasks. The CPU's 16 threads handle video encoding and multitasking adequately, though it is not the bottleneck in GPU-accelerated workloads. Developers building AI models or running compute-intensive simulations will leverage the tensor cores and 32 GB VRAM to hold large datasets on the GPU.

Students and small business workstations are less likely to need this level of performance, but for those in graphics-intensive fields like architecture visualization or scientific research, the combination of 10 CPU cores and a top-tier GPU ensures no workload is out of reach. The CPU's 76th percentile ranking means it handles general productivity tasks with ease, while the GPU crushes any compute task thrown at it.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13400 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. It is a desktop-class system, as indicated by the build class field. The CPU is a mid-range processor in the 76th percentile, while the GPU is a top-tier component in the 92nd percentile. The combined percentile is 84th, reflecting a system that is overall high-performing but with a significant skew toward GPU capability.

The i5-13400 is a Raptor Lake part with 10 cores and 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The RTX 5090 is a Blackwell 2.0 GPU with 32 GB GDDR7 memory, 21,760 shading units, and a 575 W TDP. It uses PCIe 5.0 x16 and requires a 950 W PSU. The build is a desktop system designed for maximum GPU performance, with the CPU providing solid but not exceptional support.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data clearly shows the GPU is the dominant component. The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-13400 sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. This 16-percentage-point gap means the GPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is to its peers. In gaming workloads, this translates to the CPU potentially limiting frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't fully utilized. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959, Cinebench R23 single-core of 1,786) will be the limiting factor in many games, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls.

At 1440p and 4K, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU, but the RTX 5090 is so powerful that it may still outpace the CPU in certain scenarios. The CPU's max-thread score of 7,310 is slightly lower than its 16-thread score of 7,315, suggesting that the CPU is near its thermal or power limit under full multi-threaded load. This could become a bottleneck in CPU-intensive games that use more than 10 cores. In GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering with ray tracing, the GPU is the clear limiter, and the CPU's 16 threads are sufficient to feed it. The overall balance favors the GPU, making this a system where the GPU is the star and the CPU is a capable supporting player.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p, the RTX 5090 is capable of extremely high frame rates in esports titles, limited primarily by the CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and 16 threads. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 and 92nd percentile ranking suggest it can push well beyond 144 Hz in most titles.

Streaming: The GPU's 680 tensor cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 performance enable hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features. The CPU's 16 threads handle the encoding workload without competing with the game for resources, and the 32 GB VRAM ensures no memory pressure during streaming sessions.

Video editing: The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth allow for smooth playback and rendering of high-resolution footage. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 23,719 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,953 handle timeline processing and effects, while the GPU accelerates export times.

3D rendering: The RTX 5090's 170 RT cores and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it a rendering powerhouse. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 suggests excellent GPU compute for render engines that leverage Vulkan.

Software development: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads compile code efficiently, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,953. The GPU's compute capabilities are useful for developers working on GPU-accelerated applications, and the 32 GB VRAM allows for large test datasets.

Student and office work: This is overkill for typical student or office tasks, but the CPU's 76th percentile ranking means it handles document processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing with ease. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides basic display output if the GPU is not needed, though the system is designed to use the RTX 5090 for all graphical tasks.

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