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

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
87%
VS
GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400F

25,292 Benchmark Score
Top 13% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score
Top 2% 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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Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

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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 i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a desktop pairing that combines a mid-range 13th Gen processor with a flagship 50-series graphics card. The benchmark data shows a combined percentile of 85, positioning this system well above the majority of tested configurations. This analysis examines the measured scores to determine where this build excels, where it might struggle, and who should consider it.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU performance?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284, and sits slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, both of which have a delta of -0.3%.

Q: What is the performance tier of the RTX 5090 D based on its benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77712. It leads the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT by 1.1%, but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by -1.6% and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants by -2.1% and -2.4%.

Q: What kind of frame rates can this build achieve at 1080p in competitive shooters?

A: At 1920x1080, the data shows very high frame rates in esports titles. Counter-Strike 2 hits 392 FPS, Valorant reaches 456 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege achieves 466 FPS. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive leads with 866 FPS at 1080p.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but the results are mixed depending on the title. At 3840x2160, lighter games like Valorant run at 401 FPS and Roblox at 191 FPS. However, demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 drop to 57 FPS, Red Dead Redemption 2 to 52 FPS, and Ark: Survival Ascended to 19 FPS at 4K ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads compared to single-threaded tasks?

A: The multi-threaded scores are strong for the class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22604, and the Geekbench multicore score is 11068. Single-thread performance is lower, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996.

Q: What is the memory configuration and does it support ECC?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The system does not support ECC memory, which is a consideration for users who require error-correcting code for data integrity.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this build?

A: The RTX 5090 D has a TDP of 575 W and requires a suggested PSU of 950 W. The CPU has a lower TDP of 65 W, but the GPU’s power draw is the dominant factor in determining the power supply requirements.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This setup is exceptional for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming. The data shows 392 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 and 456 FPS in Valorant at 1080p. Even at 2560x1440, these titles maintain 260 FPS and 432 FPS respectively, which is far beyond the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Streaming: The 10-core, 16-thread CPU provides a solid foundation for streaming while gaming. The Passmark multithread score of 25032 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 indicate enough headroom to encode video without completely saturating the processor. The RTX 5090 D also has 680 tensor cores, which can assist with hardware encoding tasks.

Video Editing: The combination is strong for video editing workflows. The CPU’s 16 threads handle timeline operations and codecs well, evidenced by the 3DMark max threads score of 7307. The GPU’s 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth are substantial assets for effects rendering and working with high-resolution footage.

3D Rendering: The GPU is the star here. With an FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and a passmark_gpu_compute score of 28396, the RTX 5090 D will drastically reduce render times for GPU-accelerated engines. The CPU’s Cinebench R20 multicore score of 8892 ensures that CPU-based rendering tasks are also handled competently.

Software Development: For compilation and code analysis, the CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 79942 and data compression score of 311364 are relevant metrics. The 10 cores and 16 threads provide good parallelism for build processes. The large GPU memory is beneficial for running local machine learning models or virtualized test environments.

Student and Office Work: This is overkill for basic productivity. The single-thread score of 3634 in Passmark ensures snappy response in office applications. However, the system’s power draw and cost are far beyond what is necessary for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, making it impractical for this scenario unless paired with other demanding workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and uses the GB202 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The memory subsystem is a key feature: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, a figure that eliminates memory bandwidth bottlenecks in most scenarios.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. With 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, the raw compute potential is high. The FP32 performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1). For ray tracing, it has 170 RT cores, and for AI workloads, it includes 680 tensor cores.

The benchmark results reflect this hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 14326, and the Geekbench OpenCL score is 310674. The Vulkan score is even higher at 376915. The Passmark G3D score of 44065 places it at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, which explains its ability to push high frame rates even at 1440p, as seen in games like Assetto Corsa with 162 FPS and Ready Or Not with 199 FPS at 2560x1440. The 32 GB VRAM buffer is a forward-looking feature that will allow this card to handle future texture-heavy games and professional 3D rendering workloads without running out of memory.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data presents a clear picture of a system where the GPU is the dominant component. The RTX 5090 D sits at the 92nd percentile among GPUs, while the i5-13400F is at the 77th percentile among CPUs. This gap suggests the processor will be the limiting factor in many scenarios.

Evidence for this bottleneck is visible in the FPS scaling across resolutions. In Cyberpunk 2077, the frame rate goes from 93 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p, a relatively small drop. This indicates the CPU is holding back performance at the lower resolution, as a GPU-bound system would show a more significant decline when moving to 1440p. The pattern continues in Control, with 163 FPS at 1080p and 124 FPS at 1440p. In lighter titles like Valorant, the gap is stark: 456 FPS at 1080p versus 432 FPS at 1440p, showing minimal scaling because the CPU is maxed out.

The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Passmark single-thread score of 3634 are respectable, but they are not in the same class as the GPU’s capability. The data shows this in the pair’s rank by FPS: it sits at rank 85 out of 3732 pairs, with an average FPS of 221.5 across all tested games. While this is a high rank, it is not the #1 position, which would indicate a perfectly balanced top-tier pairing. The practical implication is that users will see higher frame rates by increasing resolution or graphics settings, as this shifts the load from the CPU to the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process and has a die size of 215 mm². The base clock is 2.50 GHz, and it boosts to 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.

This CPU’s performance profile is solidly mid-range for its generation. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 is strong for productivity, while the single-core score of 3191 is adequate for gaming. The Geekbench multicore score of 11068 and single-core score of 1996 align with this assessment. In 3DMark tests, it scores 7314 in the 16-thread test and 7307 in the max threads test, showing that scaling is effective up to its thread count. The 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 indicate that lightly-threaded performance is less of a highlight.

For real workloads, the Passmark results are informative. The integer math score of 79942 and floating point math score of 60539 are strong for general computation. The data encryption score of 16608 and extended instructions score of 19847 show capability in specialized tasks. The processor’s 65 W TDP is low, which is a boon for system power draw, but it is a locked multiplier chip, so overclocking is not possible. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility, although the memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes is a modern feature, but the CPU’s overall performance level means it is best paired with a GPU that does not require an extremely fast CPU to reach its full potential.

Who Should Build It

High-Resolution Gamers: The RTX 5090 D is the primary draw here. Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K with high settings will benefit most, as the GPU will be the primary driver. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K in many titles, such as 107 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone and 98 FPS in Assetto Corsa. The CPU bottleneck is less relevant at these resolutions, allowing the GPU to shine.

Content Creators with GPU-Intensive Workflows: Video editors and 3D artists who use GPU-accelerated renderers will find the 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance transformative. The CPU’s 16 threads are sufficient for managing the workflow, and the platform’s support for DDR5 memory helps with data transfer. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310674 indicates strong compute potential for non-gaming applications.

Developers and AI Enthusiasts: The 680 tensor cores on the GPU are a major asset for machine learning tasks. The 32 GB VRAM allows for loading larger models than most consumer cards. The CPU’s Passmark data encryption score of 16608 is relevant for security-related computation, and the high data compression score of 311364 helps with large dataset manipulation.

Not for Budget-Conscious Builders: This is not a system for those seeking a balanced price-to-performance ratio. The GPU dominates the cost and power consumption. Users who primarily play esports titles at 1080p will not see a benefit from this GPU over a more modest one, as the CPU will limit frame rates to similar levels. The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves high FPS, but a cheaper GPU would likely achieve similar numbers in these CPU-bound scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s performance is defined by its position at the 77th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284, 0% delta), Intel Core 5 120 (25362, -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201, 0.4%). This places it in a tight cluster of mid-range processors.

The GPU is a different story. The RTX 5090 D achieves a 92nd percentile rank with an average score of 77712. Its rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904, 1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940, -1.6%), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396, -2.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605, -2.4%). The performance differences are small, but the 5090 D is slightly behind its direct rivals in this specific benchmark suite.

The combined picture shows a system at the 85th percentile. In real gaming tests, the measured FPS across all games averages 221.5, placing this pair at rank 85 out of 3732. This is a strong result, but it is not the top rank. The CPU score holds the system back from being a definitive #1, as the GPU is clearly capable of more than the CPU can feed it in lower-resolution scenarios.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is based on the Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Core 13th Gen series. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing builders to choose between older, cheaper memory or newer, faster modules. The memory bus is dual-channel. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the GPU, and the RTX 5090 D uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is a perfect match.

The most sensible next upgrade would be to replace the CPU with a higher-tier 13th Gen processor on the same socket, such as an i7 or i9, which would have more cores and higher clock speeds. This would alleviate the CPU bottleneck observed in the data. However, the current CPU’s 65 W TDP is low, and a more powerful CPU would increase system power draw. The GPU’s TDP is 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W, so there is headroom for a more power-hungry CPU within that 950 W budget. The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot design, so case compatibility is standard for high-end cards. There is no upgrade path to a newer socket on this platform, so a full system rebuild would be required for a future CPU generation.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The GPU is a flagship Blackwell 2.0 card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, a 512-bit bus, and a TDP of 575 W.

The overall tier is high, indicated by the combined percentile of 85. The GPU is the clear performance leader, sitting at the 92nd percentile, while the CPU is at the 77th percentile. The system is designed for users who prioritize GPU-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, 3D rendering, and AI workloads. The CPU is a capable partner, but the data shows that it will limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at 1080p. This is a desktop build that delivers top-tier GPU performance with a mid-range CPU, making it a specialized configuration for those who know their workload will be heavily reliant on the graphics card.