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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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87 Score

Top 13% Ranking

87 / 100

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

78%

GPU

97%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

60,347 Benchmark Score

Top 3% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

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

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50-69

Mid-Range

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

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30-49

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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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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel. It operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The chip is part of the Core 13th Gen series and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory is supported.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 62nd percentile among all processors. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22950, while the single-core score is 3240. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 9639 and single-core is 1360. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 2313 multi-core and 326 single-core. The average benchmark score across all tests is 6638.

The nearest rival comparisons show this chip sits in a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X averages 6647, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the i5-13400E is essentially level with it. The Intel Core i9-9940X scores 6657, a -0.3 percent gap. The Intel Core i9-12900E posts 6611, putting the 13400E 0.4 percent ahead. The Intel Pentium Gold G6405 reaches 6605, with the 13400E ahead by 0.5 percent. These delta values are all within half a percent, indicating the 13400E delivers performance in the same band as these four rivals despite being a mainstream i5 part.

For real workloads, the multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 22950 suggests strong threaded performance for content creation tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering. The single-core score of 3240 indicates solid responsiveness in lightly threaded applications such as office productivity and web browsing. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is a hybrid layout, though the FACT PACK does not specify the performance-core versus efficiency-core split. The 20 MB shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for gaming and productivity workloads. The dual-channel memory controller with DDR4 and DDR5 support offers flexibility for platform builds, and ECC memory capability makes this CPU suitable for workstation-class reliability scenarios.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All frame rate discussion is therefore estimated from the benchmark scores rather than observed gameplay data. The CPU's 62nd percentile position and the GPU's 88th percentile position provide the basis for these estimates.

At 1080p resolution, the RTX 4090 is likely to be the primary driver of high frame rates in most titles. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3240 places it in the 62nd percentile, which should be sufficient to feed the GPU in many esports and competitive titles. Estimated frame rates for games like first-person shooters and racing games could reach very high levels, potentially exceeding 144 FPS at high refresh rate settings. The 20 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in gaming scenarios.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU, but the CPU remains relevant. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth should sustain high frame rates in demanding AAA titles. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle modern game engines that use multiple threads for physics, AI, and streaming. Estimated performance at this resolution should still be strong, though the exact figures depend on the specific game and its optimization.

At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus width provide the bandwidth needed for high-resolution textures and effects. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, and frame rates are more likely to be constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities. Estimated 4K performance should remain playable in most titles, with the GPU's 88th percentile position indicating top-tier capability. However, without measured FPS data, these are qualitative expectations based on the benchmark scores rather than verified results.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 6638 across its tested workloads, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 75, indicating the system sits above the midpoint of all CPU-GPU combinations.

The GPU's individual benchmark results show a wide range of performance across different test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the score is 9223. Geekbench OpenCL yields 255416, and Geekbench Vulkan reaches 271631. Passmark tests show 224 in DirectX 10, 326 in DirectX 11, 150 in DirectX 12, and 397 in DirectX 9. The Passmark G2D score is 1299, while G3D reaches 38194. Passmark GPU Compute posts 26613.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3 percent gap. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M reaches 61896, putting the RTX 4090 2.5 percent behind. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 posts 58657, with the RTX 4090 ahead by 2.9 percent. These comparisons show the RTX 4090's average score is competitive with professional workstation GPUs, though the delta range spans roughly five percentage points.

The combined picture is a CPU that is slightly above average in the 62nd percentile paired with a GPU in the 88th percentile. The system's overall 75th percentile position reflects the GPU's stronger relative standing compared to the CPU. The CPU's average score of 6638 is close to its nearest rivals, with deltas under one percent, indicating the 13400E sits in a densely populated performance tier. The GPU's average score of 60347 is similarly clustered, with deltas ranging from -2.5 to 2.9 percent against its nearest rivals.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor. The platform includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, which can serve as a fallback display output or for basic tasks when the discrete GPU is not active. ECC memory support is available, which may appeal to workstation users requiring error-correcting memory.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, while the GPU's TDP is 450 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 850 W. This indicates the system requires a robust power supply to handle the combined load of the CPU and GPU under full stress. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot width, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Builders must ensure their cases have sufficient clearance for this large card.

The CPU is locked, with the multiplierUnlocked field set to false, meaning overclocking is not supported through multiplier adjustments. The production status for the CPU is Active, while the GPU is End-of-life. The GPU's release date is 2022-09-19, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. The CPU was released on 2023-01-03.

For a sensible next upgrade, the platform offers several directions. The Socket 1700 socket supports other 13th Gen processors, allowing users to move to a higher-tier CPU within the same generation if more cores or higher clocks are needed. The dual memory support means users can choose between DDR4 for cost-effective builds or DDR5 for higher bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide headroom for future storage or expansion cards. The GPU's End-of-life status suggests users planning a future upgrade would look to the GeForce 50 series successor, though the RTX 4090 remains a high-performing card in the 88th percentile.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip is designated AD102 and contains 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 125.3 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 16384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. Ray tracing is handled by 128 RT cores, and AI workloads use 512 tensor cores.

Memory configuration consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective. The base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. Pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,290.2 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 82.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 82.58 TFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio.

The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and includes display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The power draw is 450 W, with a suggested PSU of 850 W.

The benchmark scores indicate strong rendering performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 reflects modern DirectX 12 workloads. Geekbench OpenCL at 255416 and Vulkan at 271631 show compute capability across different APIs. Passmark G3D at 38194 is a general graphics score, while GPU Compute at 26613 measures compute throughput. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 397 is notably higher than the DirectX 10 score of 224, DirectX 11 score of 326, and DirectX 12 score of 150, which may reflect legacy driver optimizations or specific test characteristics.

For rendering workloads, the 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 512 tensor cores provide substantial processing power for 3D rendering, video editing, and AI-accelerated tasks. The 24 GB VRAM capacity is well-suited for large texture sets and complex scenes. The 1.01 TB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering and data-intensive compute workloads. The GPU's 88th percentile position confirms its standing among all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Who Should Build It

The target users for this CPU-GPU pairing are those who prioritize GPU-intensive workloads. Gamers playing at 1440p or 4K resolution will benefit from the RTX 4090's top-tier performance, though the CPU's 62nd percentile position means it is not the strongest processor available. Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large-scale image processing will find the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and high compute throughput valuable.

Software developers working on GPU-accelerated applications, machine learning models, or graphics programming can leverage the 512 tensor cores and CUDA compute capability. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the vast majority of GPUs in the database, making it suitable for demanding computational tasks. Students in computer science or digital media programs may benefit from the system's capability, though the GPU's End-of-life status suggests it is not a future-proof investment.

Small business workstations handling CAD, architectural visualization, or scientific computing can use the GPU's rendering power. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive workloads. The 10-core, 16-thread CPU handles multi-threaded applications competently, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950. However, the CPU's 62nd percentile means it is not the highest-performing option, so users with extreme CPU demands should consider higher-tier processors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The system's combined percentile of 75 reflects the GPU's stronger position relative to the CPU. The CPU sits in the 62nd percentile with an average score of 6638, while the GPU sits in the 88th percentile with an average score of 60347. This gap indicates the GPU is the dominant component in most workloads.

In gaming scenarios, the CPU's single-core performance of 3240 in Cinebench R23 single-core may limit frame rates in CPU-bound titles, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. The GPU's 88th percentile position means it can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it in many cases, creating a potential bottleneck. At 4K resolution, the GPU's workload increases, and the CPU's limitation becomes less pronounced because the GPU is more likely to be the constraint.

In productivity workloads, the balance depends on the application. Multi-threaded tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering use both components, with the CPU handling physics, simulation, and scene preparation while the GPU renders frames. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 is respectable but not top-tier, while the GPU's compute scores indicate it can handle rendering tasks efficiently. The GPU's 450 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP mean the system draws significant power under load, requiring the 850 W suggested PSU.

The Passmark GPU scores show an interesting pattern: DirectX 9 at 397 is higher than DirectX 12 at 150. This suggests the GPU may be more efficient in legacy APIs or that the Passmark DirectX 12 test does not fully utilize the GPU's capabilities. For modern gaming, the DirectX 12 Ultimate support and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9223 provide more relevant performance indicators.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13400E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is an active production part from the Core 13th Gen series, while the GPU is an End-of-life product from the GeForce 40-series. The combined percentile is 75, placing this system above the majority of CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

The CPU's 62nd percentile and the GPU's 88th percentile create a configuration where the GPU significantly outperforms the CPU relative to their respective peer groups. This is a GPU-first build designed for users who prioritize graphics and compute performance over CPU-bound tasks. The CPU provides adequate performance for most workloads, as shown by its Cinebench R23 scores, but it is not the limiting factor in this system's overall capability.

The RTX 4090's launch MSRP is 1,599 USD. The GPU's production status is End-of-life, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. The CPU's production status is Active, with a release date of 2023-01-03. The system requires a substantial power supply due to the GPU's 450 W TDP and the CPU's 65 W TDP, with the suggested PSU rated at 850 W.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The combined percentile is 75, meaning this system outperforms 75 percent of CPU-GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13400E supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's production status and successor?

A: The RTX 4090 is End-of-life, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4090 is 850 W, given the GPU's 450 W TDP.

Q: Are there measured FPS figures for this exact combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing, so all frame rate expectations are estimated from benchmark scores.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1440p or 4K is the primary scenario for this build. The RTX 4090's 88th percentile position and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute support high frame rates in demanding titles, while the CPU's single-core score of 3240 in Cinebench R23 handles game logic and physics. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM accommodates high-resolution textures without capacity constraints.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the GPU's NVENC encoder and tensor cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify encoder details. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle encoding overhead, and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 indicates adequate performance for simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve uses both CPU and GPU acceleration. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 255416 and Vulkan score of 271631 show strong compute capability for effects and color grading. The CPU's multi-core performance supports timeline scrubbing and export tasks, though the 62nd percentile suggests it is not the fastest option available.

3D rendering in Blender, Maya, or similar software leverages the GPU's 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores for ray-traced rendering. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 26613 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9223 indicate robust rendering performance. The CPU's 20 MB L3 cache helps with scene data management, and the 65 W TDP keeps CPU thermals manageable during long render sessions.

Software development benefits from the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads for compilation tasks, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 providing a baseline for build times. The GPU supports CUDA-based development and machine learning workloads through its tensor cores. The ECC memory support adds stability for long-running development processes.

Student and office work is well-served by this system, though it is overkill for basic productivity. The CPU's single-core performance of 3240 in Cinebench R23 handles spreadsheet, document, and browser workloads smoothly. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 provides a fallback display option. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and high compute capability are unnecessary for typical office tasks but provide headroom for any specialized academic software.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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