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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13400T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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CPU
76%
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GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13400T

5,210 Benchmark Score
Top 24% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score
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60-85
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The Intel Core i5-13400T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 form a desktop pairing that sits at the 60th percentile among all builds in the database. This is a configuration defined by stark contrasts: a 35-watt, efficiency-focused processor paired with a 575-watt, flagship-tier graphics card. The benchmark data shows a CPU that trades raw multi-threaded muscle for power economy, while the GPU delivers immense compute throughput. The result is a system where the processor becomes the clear limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads, yet the combination remains surprisingly coherent for specific productivity and creative tasks. The following analysis breaks down each component's measured performance, their interaction, and the practical implications for different user profiles.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13400T is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. Its physical die measures 215 mm². The core configuration is split between performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact distribution. The base clock runs at a modest 1300.00 MHz, which rises to a 4.40 GHz boost clock under load. This low base frequency is a direct consequence of the 35-watt TDP, indicating a design priority for thermal and power efficiency over sustained peak throughput.

Cache hierarchy is substantial for a mainstream part: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 20 MB L3 pool. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the FACT PACK does not list a specific bandwidth figure. It also provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, which is relevant for the GPU pairing discussed later.

Benchmark results place the 13400T at the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 5210, which is statistically tied with several rivals. The nearest competitor, the Intel Xeon E-2378G, scores 5199 — a delta of just 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-10850K (5240) and Core i7-11700B (5241) are each only 0.6% ahead, while the Core i5-14401E (5253) leads by 0.8%. These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the 13400T performs on par with a previous-generation high-end desktop chip like the i9-10850K, despite its dramatically lower power envelope.

The single-core scores reinforce this picture. In Cinebench R23, the 13400T achieves 2404 points single-core and 17029 multi-core. The single-core result is strong, suggesting responsive everyday use and solid performance in lightly-threaded applications. The multi-core score is respectable but not class-leading, reflecting the thermal and power constraints of the 35-watt TDP. Geekbench scores of 1899 single-core and 10227 multi-core align with this interpretation. For real workloads, this CPU handles typical productivity software, coding, and moderate multi-threaded rendering without issue, but it will not compete with higher-TDP desktop chips in sustained all-core workloads such as long 3D renders.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-13400T, and how does it compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 5210. It sits 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2378G (5199), and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240) and Core i7-11700B (5241). It trails the Core i5-14401E (5253) by 0.8%. These differences are within measurement noise, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and its 3DMark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 ranks at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its only listed benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 16504 points.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test?

A: Marginally. The RTX 5090 D V2 (16504) is effectively tied with the NVIDIA T400 (16508, 0% delta). It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415), 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408), and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, using a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported.

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

A: The combined build percentile is 60, placing it in the upper-midrange tier of all desktop configurations in the database.

Q: Are there measured FPS values for this specific build?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the combination of the Intel Core i5-13400T and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores.

Q: What is the TDP of each component, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 watts, while the GPU has a TDP of 575 watts. The suggested power supply for the system is 950 watts.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's performance profile is best understood through its Cinebench results. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. The R20 iteration shows 7152 multi-core and 1009 single-core. The R23 results are 17029 multi-core and 2404 single-core. Geekbench adds 10227 multi-core and 1899 single-core. These figures place the CPU at the 60th percentile, with an average score of 5210. The near-tie with the Core i9-10850K (5240, -0.6%) is particularly telling: the 13400T delivers comparable multi-threaded performance to a flagship chip from two generations prior, but at a fraction of the power draw.

The GPU's only benchmark result is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16504. This places it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Its rivals are all within one percentage point: the NVIDIA T400 (16508) is exactly level, the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415) is 0.5% behind, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408) trails by 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) is 0.9% slower. The implication is that in this specific synthetic test, the RTX 5090 D V2 performs at the same tier as professional workstation cards and a last-generation midrange gaming card. This is an unusual result for a flagship GPU, suggesting the Steel Nomad benchmark may not fully exercise its capabilities, or that the card's drivers are optimized for other workloads.

The combined picture is of a CPU and GPU that both sit near the 60th percentile of their respective categories. However, the GPU's raw specifications — 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, 21760 shading units, and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute — vastly exceed what the 13400T can feed in gaming scenarios. The build's combined percentile of 60 reflects the CPU's limiting role. For synthetic compute tasks that are GPU-bound, the system will perform at the GPU's level; for CPU-bound tasks, it will perform at the processor's level. The absence of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores clearly indicate a GPU-heavy imbalance.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this pairing is someone who prioritizes GPU compute throughput over CPU-bound tasks. The 59th-percentile GPU with 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is suited for AI inference, machine learning experimentation, and GPU-accelerated rendering. The 24 GB VRAM capacity allows handling large datasets and high-resolution textures without out-of-memory errors. Content creators working with video editing software that leverages CUDA acceleration will see substantial gains in export times and effects rendering, provided the workload is not bottlenecked by the CPU.

The 35-watt CPU makes this an attractive option for small form factor or low-noise builds where the GPU's cooling solution dominates the acoustic profile. The 60th-percentile CPU performance is adequate for software development, including compiling code and running virtual machines, though large parallel builds will be slower than with a higher-TDP processor. Students and researchers running GPU-accelerated scientific computing will benefit from the combination of strong FP32 throughput and the CPU's efficiency. Small business workstations handling database queries, document processing, and light 3D modeling will find the CPU sufficient and the GPU overkill — but future-proof for more demanding tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 5090 D V2 is theoretically capable of extremely high frame rates, but the 13400T's 2404 single-core score in Cinebench R23 will limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU is likely to cap FPS in many titles, while at 4K the GPU becomes the primary driver. Estimated frame rates are speculative without measured data.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the architecture but not explicitly listed) would handle video encoding offload, leaving the CPU free for game logic and streaming overhead. The CPU's 16 threads at a 35-watt TDP should manage the additional load, though the low base clock may cause occasional hitches in very demanding scenes.

Video editing: GPU-accelerated effects and timeline scrubbing will be exceptionally smooth given the 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth and 176 ROPs. The CPU's 17029 multi-core score in R23 is sufficient for 4K proxy editing and basic color grading, but final renders that are CPU-bound will take longer than with a higher-TDP chip.

3D rendering: For GPU-based renderers like Octane or V-Ray GPU, the 104.8 TFLOPS will dramatically reduce render times. CPU-based rendering will be slower, with the R23 multi-core score indicating moderate throughput. Hybrid workloads that use both CPU and GPU will be limited by the CPU's 35-watt envelope.

Software development: The 10-core, 16-thread configuration handles compilation, testing, and containerization adequately. The 60th percentile CPU performance means build times are acceptable but not blazing fast. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks unless working on graphics or machine learning code.

Student and office work: This is a mismatched but functional setup. Office productivity, web browsing, and document editing will be snappy thanks to the 2404 single-core score. The GPU provides no tangible benefit for these tasks, but the system will idle efficiently given the CPU's low power draw.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as qualitative. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16504, at the 59th percentile, suggests it can handle modern titles at high settings. However, the CPU's 60th percentile (average score 5210) will likely bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance (2404 in R23) becomes the limiting factor in games that rely heavily on physics or AI simulation. Players can expect high frame rates but may see dips in CPU-intensive scenes. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and frame rates should remain consistently high. At 4K, the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth allow for maximum texture quality, and the CPU bottleneck largely disappears. In all cases, these are estimates; the actual performance depends on game optimization and driver maturity.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13400T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. This offers flexibility for the builder: DDR4 memory is more affordable, while DDR5 provides higher bandwidth for memory-sensitive workloads. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, and the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring full bandwidth for the RTX 5090 D V2.

The CPU's 35-watt TDP is remarkably low, meaning any existing Socket 1700 cooler is likely sufficient. The GPU, however, has a 575-watt TDP and requires a 950-watt power supply, according to the suggested PSU. The GPU also uses a single 16-pin power connector. A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the 13400T with a higher-TDP Socket 1700 CPU (such as a K-series part) to reduce the bottleneck, provided the motherboard's VRMs and cooling can handle it. The GPU is already at the top of its class, so upgrading it would yield minimal gains.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining an Intel Core 13th Gen processor with a GeForce 50-series GPU. The build class is explicitly desktop. The CPU is a low-power, efficiency-focused part, while the GPU is a flagship with massive compute resources. The combined percentile of 60 places this system in the upper-midrange tier of all configurations. It is not a balanced gaming rig, nor is it a pure workstation. Instead, it is a GPU-first system where the processor's sole job is to feed the graphics card and handle light-to-moderate CPU duties. The 60th-percentile CPU and 59th-percentile GPU are closely matched in percentile terms, but the gap in absolute compute capability is enormous, making the CPU the primary bottleneck in most GPU-bound scenarios.

Balance and Bottleneck

The imbalance is stark. The CPU has a 35-watt TDP and an average benchmark score of 5210, while the GPU has a 575-watt TDP and a 3DMark score of 16504. The CPU's percentile (60) and GPU's percentile (59) are nearly identical, yet the GPU's raw specifications — 21760 shading units, 104.8 TFLOPS, 1.34 TB/s bandwidth — are orders of magnitude more capable than the CPU can utilize.

In gaming, the CPU will limit maximum frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, as single-threaded performance (2404 in R23) is modest. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the system performs closer to balance. In compute workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning, the GPU is the clear primary compute engine, and the CPU's role is reduced to data preparation and orchestration. In CPU-bound tasks like code compilation or spreadsheet analysis, the GPU sits idle, and the system performs at the level of a 60th-percentile CPU.

The 3DMark score delta of 0% against the NVIDIA T400 is notable — it suggests that in this specific test, the RTX 5090 D V2 is not extracting performance proportional to its hardware. This may indicate driver limitations or thermal throttling in the tested configuration. Regardless, the bottleneck analysis is clear: the CPU limits the GPU in latency-sensitive workloads, while the GPU excels in throughput-oriented tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB202 chip fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a die size of 750 mm², yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 21760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output pipelines. It includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-driven features like DLSS.

Memory is a key strength: 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2017 MHz, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The only benchmark result is the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16504, placing it at the 59th percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16508 — a 0% delta, indicating statistically identical performance in this test. The AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415) is 0.5% behind, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408) is 0.6% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361) is 0.9% behind. For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM allows loading large scenes and high-resolution textures without swapping. The tensor cores enable AI-accelerated denoising and upscaling, while the ray tracing cores handle realistic lighting effects. The 1.34 TB/s bandwidth ensures that memory-bound operations, such as high-res texture streaming, are not a bottleneck. The GPU's TDP of 575 watts requires robust cooling and a 950-watt power supply, but the dual-slot design and 16-pin connector are standard for this class.