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

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88 Score

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88 / 100

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Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

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78%

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99%

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400E

6,638 Benchmark Score

Top 22% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score

Top 1% Market Ranking

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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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

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13400E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D pairing is an unusual desktop combination, placing a high-end, 98th-percentile GPU alongside a mid-range, 62nd-percentile CPU. The data for this exact configuration contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming performance discussion here is estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing. This is a system with massive graphics headroom that will be consistently constrained by its processor in many scenarios.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The RTX 4090 D’s 98th-percentile standing among all GPUs makes it a top-tier candidate for 1440p and 4K gaming. However, the i5-13400E’s 62nd-percentile CPU score suggests it will struggle to feed the GPU in esports titles at lower resolutions, where frame rates are typically bound by processor speed. At 4K, the GPU’s massive shading power (73.54 TFLOPS FP32) will carry the load, and the CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3240 indicates enough per-thread strength to avoid severe stuttering, but the overall balance favors higher resolutions.

Streaming: The 13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads, which is a solid foundation for encoding and running a game simultaneously. The RTX 4090 D’s tensor cores (456) and NVENC capabilities (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture) will offload the encoding work efficiently. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9639 shows it can handle background tasks like streaming software while gaming, though the 425 W TDP of the GPU means the system will run hot, requiring good case airflow.

Video Editing: For timeline editing and effects, the GPU is the star. The 4090 D’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621 is exceptional, making rendering and real-time previews very fast. The CPU’s 16 threads will handle multi-track timelines adequately, but the 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 2.40 GHz base clock limit its ability to process complex effects that rely heavily on processor logic. The 24 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is a major advantage for large 4K or 8K projects, preventing out-of-memory errors.

3D Rendering: This workload favors the GPU overwhelmingly. The 4090 D’s 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,149.1 GTexel/s texture rate make it a rendering monster for GPU-accelerated engines like Blender Cycles or Octane. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 is respectable for a 10-core part, but it is roughly on par with older high-end desktop chips, meaning CPU-based rendering will be slower than GPU-based paths. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth on the GPU is critical for large scenes.

Software Development: Compilation times will be moderate. The 13400E’s multi-core score of 22950 in R23 places it near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X in average performance (deltaPct of -0.1), suggesting it can handle parallel builds but not as quickly as higher-core-count workstation parts. The 16 threads are sufficient for most modern build tools, and the single-core score of 3240 ensures responsive IDE interaction. The platform’s support for ECC memory is a plus for long-running test suites requiring data integrity.

Student and Office Work: This pairing is overkill for typical productivity. The 4090 D is end-of-life and draws 425 W, which is wasteful for spreadsheets and web browsing. The CPU’s 62nd-percentile rank means it is perfectly capable for daily tasks, and the integrated UHD Graphics 730 could handle basic display output if the discrete GPU were removed. However, the system’s power draw and size make it impractical for a quiet dorm room or small office.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 6638, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X with an average score of 6647, a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the 13400E is effectively tied with that older high-end chip. It also sits close to the Intel Core i9-12900E (score 6611, deltaPct 0.4) and is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (score 6605), which is a stark illustration that this CPU’s average score is dragged by its multi-threaded results being less dominant than its single-core results. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22950 is strong for a 65 W part, but the R20 single-core score of 1360 and R15 single-core score of 326 show it is not a top-tier gaming chip.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 178050, placing it in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (score 182109, deltaPct -2.2), the A100 SXM4 80 GB (score 183725, deltaPct -3.1), and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation (score 184664, deltaPct -3.6). This confirms the 4090 D is a professional-grade compute card that happens to be marketed for gaming. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 8587, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 278621 and 246941, respectively. The discrepancy between the CPU and GPU percentiles (62 vs 98) is the central performance characteristic of this build: a massive GPU surplus and a moderate CPU shortfall.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The memory controller’s support for ECC memory is notable for workstation stability. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, but the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the graphics card will run at its designed interface speed without bottleneck from the bus. The platform’s 65 W TDP for the CPU is modest, but the GPU’s 425 W TDP and suggested 800 W PSU requirement dictate the power supply needs. The system is a desktop build class, so a sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, such as an i9-12900E, which is only 0.4% behind the 13400E in average score, indicating that moving to a more powerful 13th-gen i7 or i9 would be a more meaningful jump. The GPU is already near the top of its class, so future upgrades would focus on the CPU to reduce bottlenecking.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize absolute GPU compute above all else. Gamers at 4K resolution will benefit most, as the 4090 D’s 98th-percentile score ensures maximum frame rates in graphically intensive titles, and the CPU’s shortfalls are less visible at higher resolutions. Content creators working with GPU-accelerated renders, such as 3D artists using RTX-optimized software, will find the 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth essential for large scenes. Developers building machine learning models or running CUDA workloads will leverage the 456 tensor cores and 73.54 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. Students and small business workstations are poor fits due to the power draw and end-of-life status of the GPU; a smaller card would serve them better. The combined percentile of 80 places this build in the upper tier of all systems, but the CPU’s 62nd percentile is a clear mismatch for the GPU’s 98th.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck is unequivocally the CPU in gaming scenarios. The i5-13400E’s 62nd-percentile CPU score versus the RTX 4090 D’s 98th-percentile GPU score means that in most games, the processor will limit the achievable frame rate before the graphics card reaches full utilization. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Threadripper 2950X, is an older high-end part, but its similar average score does not help gaming performance where single-core speed matters. In GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering or video encoding, the balance shifts: the 4090 D will be the limiting factor in terms of render time, but the CPU can still lag behind during scene preparation or physics calculations. The FPS scaling, estimated from the scores, indicates that at 1080p, the CPU will cap performance significantly, while at 4K, the GPU’s workload increases and the bottleneck shifts toward the graphics card. For productivity, the CPU’s 16 threads and 20 MB L3 cache are sufficient to keep the GPU fed with data in most tasks, but for high-FPS eSports gaming, a faster CPU would be a better match.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400E compatible with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D?

A: Yes, the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, so they are compatible on the motherboard, provided the board has a physical x16 slot.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU has a 384-bit memory bus with GDDR6X memory, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Does the i5-13400E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU’s memory support includes ECC memory, which is useful for error correction in workstation tasks.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?

A: The 13400E has an average benchmark score of 6638, which is 0.1% lower than the Threadripper 2950X’s 6647, making them nearly identical in overall compute performance.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU’s suggested PSU is 800 W, and the GPU itself has a 425 W TDP, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 D still in production?

A: No, the GPU’s production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2023-12-27.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-13400E scores 3240 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a moderate result for a 13th-gen part.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. It has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and large data sets. The GPU’s base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It contains 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, alongside 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 compute both at 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1). The benchmark scores reflect its compute strength: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587 and Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 278621 and 246941, respectively. These scores place it in the 98th percentile, trailing only professional cards like the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell by 2.2%. For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM prevents memory swaps in complex scenes, and the high bandwidth ensures fast shader access. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the CPU’s limitations may affect ray-traced game performance where scene management is CPU-bound. The GPU is triple-slot, 304 mm long, and requires a 16-pin power connector, making case compatibility a consideration. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring long-term software compatibility.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining a mid-range 13th-gen Intel CPU with the top-tier consumer GPU. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile is 80, indicating it sits above most systems but is pulled down by the CPU’s 62nd-percentile score. The pairing is effectively a high-performance workstation GPU with a mainstream processor, creating an imbalance where the GPU is the dominant component. The i5-13400E is a 10-core, 16-thread part with a 65 W TDP, while the RTX 4090 D is a 425 W, triple-slot card. The overall tier is high-end for graphics but mid-range for processing, making it suitable for GPU-dependent workloads like 3D rendering and 4K gaming, but less ideal for CPU-heavy tasks like high-FPS competitive gaming or heavy multitasking. The system requires a robust 800 W PSU and a case with ample clearance for the 304 mm GPU. As a desktop platform, it offers upgrade options on the LGA 1700 socket, though the GPU’s end-of-life status means future graphics upgrades will require a new card.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400E is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor on a 10 nm process, with a die size of 215 mm². It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. Its benchmark scores show a multi-core Cinebench R23 result of 22950 and a single-core result of 3240, while R20 scores are 9639 and 1360, and R15 scores are 2313 and 326. The average benchmark score of 6638 places it in the 62nd percentile, just behind the Threadripper 2950X (deltaPct -0.1) and i9-9940X (deltaPct -0.3), and slightly ahead of the i9-12900E (deltaPct 0.4). This indicates the CPU performs roughly on par with older high-core-count parts, but its 16 threads are fewer than those rivals, meaning its multi-threaded efficiency is lower. The 4.60 GHz boost clock helps single-threaded tasks, but the 2.40 GHz base clock is low, potentially causing slower response in sustained workloads. The 65 W TDP is modest, making cooling easier, but it also limits sustained multi-core performance compared to higher-TDP parts. The L3 cache of 20 MB is adequate for gaming, but smaller than the larger caches on higher-end i7 and i9 chips. The CPU’s market segment is desktop, and it was released in January 2023, still in active production. For real workloads, the 13400E is a competent all-rounder for productivity and light gaming, but it is not designed to keep pace with a GPU of the 4090 D’s caliber in frame-rate-limited scenarios.

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

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