SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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85 / 100
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Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
78%
VS
GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score
Top 22% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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Balance and Bottleneck

This pairing of an Intel Core i5-13400E with a GeForce RTX 3090 creates a desktop configuration where the CPU and GPU occupy different performance tiers. The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards. That 11-percentile gap indicates the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, but neither part is so dominant that the other becomes irrelevant in most workloads.

The benchmark data shows the i5-13400E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 and a single-core score of 3240. These numbers place it in the upper-middle range of desktop processors. The RTX 3090, by contrast, posts a Passmark G3D score of 26645 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758, which are strong results that put it ahead of roughly three-quarters of all GPUs. For gaming at high resolutions, the RTX 3090 will be the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU must keep up with the GPU's output. The data suggests the i5-13400E is capable of feeding the RTX 3090 in most scenarios, though the exact degree of bottleneck cannot be quantified without measured FPS data.

The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide solid multi-threaded throughput. The GPU's 10496 shading units and 328 texture mapping units give it enormous parallel processing power. In CPU-bound workloads like physics simulation or AI pathfinding in games, the i5-13400E will be the limiting factor. In GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution texture rendering or ray tracing, the RTX 3090 takes over as the primary constraint. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache on the CPU helps reduce memory latency, which supports gaming performance, but the GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 936.2 GB/s bandwidth is the more significant resource for modern game assets.

The estimated FPS picture, derived from benchmark scores rather than direct measurement, suggests that at 1080p the CPU could become a noticeable constraint in highly threaded titles, while at 1440p and 4K the GPU workload scales up and the CPU has more headroom. The lack of measured FPS rows for this exact combination means these conclusions come from comparing the percentile positions and benchmark scores, not from direct testing. The combined percentile of 68 for this pairing indicates a balanced mid-to-upper-tier system where neither component is drastically over- or under-powered relative to the other.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. This is a large chip with 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1395 MHz and boosts to 1695 MHz, with memory clocked at 1219 MHz effective 19.5 Gbps. The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, producing 936.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and compute workloads that exceed the VRAM capacity of smaller cards.

The RTX 3090 includes 82 ray tracing cores and 328 tensor cores, alongside 10496 shading units. The FP32 performance is 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 35.58 TFLOPS on a 1:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. These specifications indicate strong rasterization performance and dedicated hardware for ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style tensor operations. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 110 and DirectX 11 score of 220 show the card handles modern API workloads, though the numbers appear low relative to other benchmarks in the pack, suggesting these specific tests may not fully represent the card's capabilities.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 places the RTX 3090 in a competitive position. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 53927 demonstrates strong cross-platform graphics performance. The Passmark G3D score of 26645 and GPU compute score of 15356 confirm the card's ability to handle both graphics rendering and general-purpose compute tasks. The RTX 3090 sits at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27565. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 (0.5% lower), the RX 6700 XT at 27425 (0.5% lower), and the RX 7800M at 27883 (1.1% higher). This places the RTX 3090 in a tight cluster where small percentage differences separate it from mobile and mid-range desktop competitors.

The card's triple-slot width and 336 mm length make it a physically large component that requires substantial case space. The 350 W TDP and suggested 750 W PSU indicate significant power delivery requirements. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the card's data transfer needs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high refresh rate and high resolution monitors. The launch MSRP of the RTX 3090 is 1,499 USD, which reflects its positioning as an enthusiast-tier product at release.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13400E achieves a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2313 and single-core score of 326. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score rises to 9639 with single-core at 1360. The Cinebench R23 results show 22950 multi-core and 3240 single-core. These scores translate to an average benchmark score of 6638 across all tested workloads. The CPU's percentile position of 62 means it outperforms 62% of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X at 6647 (0.1% higher), Intel Core i9-9940X at 6657 (0.3% higher), Intel Core i9-12900E at 6611 (0.4% lower), and Intel Pentium Gold G6405 at 6605 (0.5% lower).

The RTX 3090 posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 53927. The Passmark suite shows DirectX 10 at 182, DirectX 11 at 220, DirectX 12 at 110, DirectX 9 at 268, G2D at 1063, G3D at 26645, and GPU compute at 15356. The average benchmark score is 27565, placing the GPU at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals show a tight competitive field: RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 (0.5% lower), RX 6700 XT at 27425 (0.5% lower), Radeon Pro Vega 20 at 27839 (1% higher), and RX 7800M at 27883 (1.1% higher).

The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pairing is 68, indicating the system as a whole performs better than 68% of all configured builds in the database. The CPU's average benchmark score of 6638 is roughly 24% of the GPU's average of 27565, which shows the GPU dominates the total compute capability. The lack of measured FPS data for this exact combination means performance estimates must rely on these benchmark scores and percentile positions rather than direct game testing. The data suggests a system that handles both CPU-intensive productivity tasks and GPU-intensive rendering workloads competently, with the GPU providing the bulk of the raw compute power.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 indicates the i5-13400E handles heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering reasonably well, though it does not reach the top tier of workstation CPUs. The single-core score of 3240 supports good responsiveness in lightly threaded applications and games. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 demonstrates strong compute capability, which benefits tasks like machine learning inference or GPU-accelerated rendering.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who need strong GPU compute power without requiring a top-tier CPU. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit most from the RTX 3090's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth, which handle high-resolution textures and demanding visual effects. The 73rd percentile GPU position means this card outperforms most alternatives, making it suitable for enthusiasts who want high frame rates at maximum settings. The CPU's 62nd percentile position is adequate for gaming, though users chasing extreme frame rates at 1080p may find the i5-13400E becomes a limiting factor in CPU-bound titles.

Content creators working with large video files, 3D scenes, or complex compositing projects will appreciate the RTX 3090's 24 GB VRAM and 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The GPU's compute scores support GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle the orchestration of these workloads effectively, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scores indicating solid parallel performance. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with data-heavy workflows that benefit from a large shared cache.

Software developers building and testing GPU-intensive applications, including game development, scientific computing, or machine learning projects, will find this pairing suitable. The RTX 3090's 328 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for AI workloads, and the 24 GB VRAM allows for large model training or inference tasks that exceed the memory capacity of smaller GPUs. The CPU's ECC memory support is an advantage for compute-heavy workloads where data integrity is critical. Students in computer science or engineering programs who need a system for both coursework and personal projects will find this build capable of handling most academic workloads, from compiling code to running simulations.

Small business workstations that handle tasks like video editing, 3D visualization, or CAD rendering will benefit from the GPU's strong compute performance. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power consumption moderate, which is advantageous for systems that run for extended periods. The desktop form factor allows for straightforward upgrades and maintenance. The combination of 10 CPU cores and 24 GB GPU VRAM provides a balanced platform for professional applications that use both components extensively.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1440p and 4K, the RTX 3090's 73rd percentile GPU position and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth support high frame rates with demanding settings. The i5-13400E's single-core score of 3240 in Cinebench R23 provides adequate CPU throughput for most game engines. At 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in esports titles, but the GPU's strength ensures smooth gameplay at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Streaming: The RTX 3090's 328 tensor cores and 35.58 TFLOPS FP16 performance support hardware-accelerated encoding and processing. The 24 GB VRAM allows for simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without exceeding memory limits. The CPU's 16 threads handle the additional overhead of streaming software, with Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639 indicating sufficient parallel capacity.

Video editing: The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 accelerates effects, color grading, and rendering in video editing software. The 24 GB VRAM accommodates large timelines and high-resolution footage, including 4K and 8K material. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 supports smooth timeline scrubbing and export encoding, though the GPU carries most of the rendering load.

3D rendering: The RTX 3090's 10496 shading units and 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance deliver strong GPU-accelerated rendering in applications like Blender or Octane. The 82 ray tracing cores handle ray-traced scenes efficiently, and the 24 GB VRAM allows for complex scenes with high-resolution textures. The CPU's 10 cores provide adequate CPU-based rendering fallback, with Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2313 indicating acceptable performance for less GPU-centric renderers.

Software development: The i5-13400E's 16 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock handle compilation and build tasks efficiently. The CPU's percentile position of 62 means it outperforms most processors for general development work. The GPU's compute capability supports GPU-accelerated testing and simulation, with Passmark GPU compute score of 15356 confirming strong parallel processing.

Student and office work: The combination provides more power than typical office tasks require, but the CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power usage reasonable. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is disabled. The 20 MB L3 cache helps with multitasking across many applications, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive academic work.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 68, meaning this desktop configuration outperforms 68% of all builds in the database.

Q: How does the RTX 3090 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4070 Mobile?

A: The RTX 3090 has an average benchmark score of 27565, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 4070 Mobile's score of 27435.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-13400E scores 22950 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, with a single-core score of 3240.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3090 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 936.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Are there measured FPS values for this specific CPU-GPU combination?

A: No, the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact pairing. All FPS estimates are derived from benchmark scores and percentile positions.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile position among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3090 sits at the 73rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 27565.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-13400E supports ECC memory, which is useful for compute workloads where data integrity is important.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the RTX 3090 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the GPU runs at PCIe 4.0 speeds, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe 5.0 slots. The platform supports up to 20 MB of shared L3 cache, which is the maximum for this CPU.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 350 W TDP. The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 is 750 W, which provides adequate headroom for the combined system power draw. The CPU's lower TDP means the system's total power consumption is dominated by the GPU. A 750 W PSU leaves room for additional components like storage drives, fans, and RGB lighting without exceeding the power budget.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be increasing the CPU to a higher-core-count model within the same socket generation, which would improve multi-threaded performance for workloads that are currently CPU-bound. The data shows the i5-13400E's nearest rivals include the i9-12900E with a 0.4% higher score, indicating that upgrading within the same socket could yield modest gains. Alternatively, adding more RAM or switching from DDR4 to DDR5 (if not already using DDR5) could improve memory bandwidth for data-intensive tasks.

The GPU is already at the end of its production life, with the RTX 3090 marked as end-of-life. The successor is the GeForce 40 series, but the data does not provide specifications for that lineup. For users who need more GPU compute power, upgrading to a newer generation would be the primary path, though the RTX 3090's 24 GB VRAM remains competitive for most workloads. The platform's PCIe 5.0 support ensures future GPUs can run at full bandwidth, making the socket a viable base for a GPU upgrade without changing the motherboard.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400E, a 10-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, an Ampere-architecture GPU. The CPU operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with 16 threads and a 65 W TDP. The GPU runs at 1395 MHz base and 1695 MHz boost, with a 350 W TDP. The combined percentile of 68 places this system in the upper third of all desktop configurations in the database.

The build class is desktop, indicating a traditional tower form factor with replaceable components. The CPU's market segment is also desktop, and it is currently in active production. The GPU is end-of-life, meaning it is no longer being manufactured but remains available through existing inventory or the used market. The launch MSRP of the RTX 3090 is 1,499 USD, which reflects its original enthusiast positioning.

This pairing represents a GPU-heavy configuration where the graphics card provides the majority of raw compute power. The CPU's 62nd percentile position and the GPU's 73rd percentile position create a system that excels at GPU-intensive workloads while remaining capable for general-purpose tasks. The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 68, places this build in the upper-midrange to high-end category, suitable for demanding gaming and content creation workloads.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The CPU has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 730.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 cache. This cache configuration supports data-intensive workloads by reducing memory latency. The CPU's multiplier is not unlocked, meaning it cannot be overclocked beyond factory settings. The part number is SRMG5, and it was released on 2023-01-03. The production status is active, indicating ongoing availability.

The benchmark results show the CPU's multi-core performance is strong relative to its single-core results. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 is more than seven times the single-core score of 3240, demonstrating efficient scaling across the 10 cores. The Cinebench R20 results show a similar pattern, with 9639 multi-core versus 1360 single-core. The Cinebench R15 scores of 2313 multi-core and 326 single-core follow the same trend. These results indicate the CPU handles multi-threaded workloads effectively, making it suitable for video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 6638 places it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a 0.5% deltaPct, indicating a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 6647 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i9-9940X scores 6657 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-12900E scores 6611 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 scores 6605 (0.5% lower). This clustering shows the i5-13400E performs comparably to processors from different product tiers and generations, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of workloads. The single-core performance, while not top-tier, is sufficient for gaming and general application responsiveness.