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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

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88%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6600

19,036 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 form a desktop pairing that targets 1080p gaming and productivity, but the data for this specific combination lacks measured FPS values. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries for this exact CPU+GPU pairing, so all frame rate expectations must be derived from the individual benchmark scores. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 63rd percentile, with a combined percentile of 72, indicating a balanced mid-range system. The following sections analyze the benchmark data, platform characteristics, and workload suitability for this pairing, relying exclusively on the provided scores and specifications.

Gaming Performance

Since no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 15096, placing it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, which suggests capable 1080p performance across most titles. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient throughput for modern game assets at 1080p resolution, though higher resolutions may stress the memory capacity.

The CPU’s gaming relevance comes from its single-threaded performance, scoring 1002 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3828 in Passmark single-thread tests. These scores indicate strong per-core performance that avoids bottlenecking the GPU in frame rate delivery. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1959 further confirms that light-thread workloads, common in game logic and physics, execute efficiently. For ultra settings at 1080p, the GPU’s FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s suggest it can handle demanding titles with adjusted settings, while esports and older games should run well above 60 FPS based on the Passmark DirectX 11 score of 152.

At 1440p, the RX 6600’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors for texture-heavy games, with performance likely dropping to playable but not high-refresh levels. The GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, half the bandwidth of a standard x16 connection, could introduce minor overhead in some scenarios, though the 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU keep thermal and power constraints modest. The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1492 indicates modern API performance is adequate for DirectX 12 titles, while the Passmark DirectX 9 score of 197 shows legacy compatibility. Overall, the estimated gaming experience is solid for 1080p medium-to-high settings, with the CPU’s strong single-thread scores ensuring consistent frame pacing.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-13490F delivers an average benchmark score of 28185, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, scores 28128 with a deltaPct of 0.2, indicating the Intel chip is effectively tied with that competitor. The Intel Core i5-14500T comes 0.4% behind at 28065, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE trails by 0.5% with 28054. The Intel Core i9-11950H sits 0.5% ahead at 28332, showing the 13490F competes with a previous-generation flagship mobile chip in overall CPU performance.

In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU scores 7556 in 3dmark_16_threads and 7550 in 3dmark_max_threads, nearly identical results that indicate the 16 threads are fully utilized. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 reinforces this strong parallel performance, while the single-core score of 3211 in Cinebench R23 and 1002 in 3dmark_single_thread demonstrate balanced scaling. The Passmark multithread score of 26569 and floating point math score of 60273 suggest heavy compute tasks benefit from the 10 cores and 16 threads, though the integer math score of 83723 shows even stronger integer throughput.

The RX 6600 GPU averages 19036 in its benchmark suite, at the 63rd percentile. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, matches at 19030 with 0% delta, while the RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% behind at 19049, and the Tesla K20m trails 0.3% at 19089. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation sits 0.4% behind at 18954. Geekbench results show 88398 in Metal and 67623 in Vulkan, with OpenCL at 28850, indicating strong compute performance for a card in this class. The Passmark GPU compute score of 6554 and G3D score of 15096 provide a combined picture of a GPU that excels in rasterization but shows more moderate compute throughput. The combined percentile of 72 for the pairing places it in the upper-midrange, with the CPU outperforming the GPU by 17 percentile points, suggesting the processor holds an advantage over the graphics card in overall capability.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, offering flexibility in system building. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, while the RX 6600 operates on a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, meaning the GPU runs at half the available lane width but still benefits from the newer standard. The 65 W TDP of the CPU paired with the 132 W TDP of the GPU and a suggested PSU of 300 W indicates the system has modest power requirements, leaving headroom for additional components like storage drives or fans.

The platform supports DDR5, which can improve memory bandwidth for CPU-bound tasks, though the CPU’s memory bandwidth is not quantified in the data. Since the multiplier is locked, overclocking is not an option for the CPU, but the 4.80 GHz boost clock provides solid out-of-the-box performance. The socket 1700 platform has a defined lifecycle, and the production status of the CPU is Active, meaning it is still available for new builds, while the GPU is End-of-life, which may influence future upgrade decisions.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would focus on the GPU, as the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking suggests it has headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card. The 300 W suggested PSU would need to be revisited for a higher-tier GPU, but the current pairing leaves the CPU with performance in reserve. For users seeking more compute throughput, the CPU’s 16 threads and 24 MB shared L3 cache provide a strong foundation for adding a more capable GPU without changing the processor. The DDR4 and DDR5 support means existing memory can be carried over to a new build, though upgrading to DDR5 requires a new motherboard and memory kit.

Who Should Build It

This pairing suits gamers targeting 1080p resolution with medium-to-high settings, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 and the GPU’s G3D score of 15096 combine for smooth frame delivery in most titles. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 28850, though rendering tasks will favor the CPU’s higher percentile. Students and small business users needing a responsive desktop for office applications, web development, or programming will find the CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3828 and multithread score of 26569 more than adequate for daily workloads.

Developers compiling code or running virtual machines will appreciate the 10 cores and 16 threads, with the Passmark data compression score of 328397 indicating strong throughput for build processes. The system’s 65 W CPU TDP and 132 W GPU TDP make it suitable for compact desktop builds where thermal management is a concern, though the dual-slot GPU and 190 mm length require a case with adequate clearance. Users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads over gaming should consider this pairing, as the CPU’s 80th percentile notably exceeds the GPU’s 63rd percentile, creating an imbalance where the processor is the stronger component.

The RX 6600’s End-of-life status may deter users seeking long-term warranty support, but for immediate builds, the card’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth handle current 1080p titles. The system is not ideal for high-refresh 1440p gaming or ray tracing, as the GPU’s 28 ray accelerators and 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are modest for those workloads. Instead, the pairing excels as a balanced desktop for mixed use, where the CPU handles productivity and the GPU manages gaming at a mainstream resolution.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture and built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for a desktop part. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, providing ample data locality for multi-threaded workloads.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that scales efficiently from 2 to 16 threads, with 3dmark scores of 1959 for 2 threads, 3552 for 4 threads, 5731 for 8 threads, and 7556 for 16 threads. The near-identical 16-thread and max-thread scores of 7556 and 7550 indicate the processor reaches its performance ceiling at 16 threads, with no additional headroom beyond that point. Cinebench R20 multicore of 9553 and R15 multicore of 2292 show consistent scaling across render workloads, while the single-core scores of 1348 in R20 and 323 in R15 demonstrate strong per-thread performance.

The Passmark suite provides insight into real-world compute patterns. The integer math score of 83723 exceeds the floating point score of 60273, suggesting the CPU is better suited for logic-heavy tasks like database queries or encryption rather than pure scientific computing. The data encryption score of 17902 and extended instructions score of 20837 indicate solid cryptographic and SIMD performance, while the random string sorting score of 34042 reflects strong memory-bound operations. The low find prime numbers score of 114 is an outlier, suggesting this specific workload does not benefit from the architecture.

The 80th percentile ranking places the 13490F above the majority of CPUs, and the nearest rival data shows it is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 with a 0.2% delta. The CPU’s position relative to the Intel Core i9-11950H, which is 0.5% faster, indicates this mid-range chip outperforms older flagship mobile processors. For real workloads, the CPU handles video editing timelines, 3D modeling, and software compilation with ease, while the 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 72, placing the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 in the upper-midrange tier of desktop systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435?

A: The Core i5-13490F scores 28185 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435’s 28128, making the two processors essentially equivalent in overall benchmark performance.

Q: What memory types does the Core i5-13490F support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 6600 is 300 W, with the GPU itself having a 132 W TDP.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked beyond its 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the production status of the GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is End-of-life, while the CPU remains Active in production.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data shows a clear imbalance between the CPU and GPU, with the processor at the 80th percentile and the graphics card at the 63rd percentile. This 17-point gap indicates the CPU is the stronger component, meaning in gaming workloads, the GPU is likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 ensures it can feed frames to the GPU without holding back performance, but the GPU’s G3D score of 15096 caps the maximum frame rate.

In CPU-bound workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering, the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and Passmark multithread score of 26569 drive performance, while the GPU’s compute score of 6554 in Passmark indicates it is not a primary accelerator for such tasks. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7556 versus the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1959 shows the CPU scales well with thread count, reducing bottlenecks in multi-threaded applications. However, the GPU’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, half the bandwidth of a standard x16 slot, could introduce a minor bottleneck in data transfer-heavy scenarios, though the 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth mitigates this.

The FPS scaling, estimated from benchmark scores rather than measured data, suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary constraint, while at lower resolutions or in CPU-intensive games, the CPU’s advantage becomes more relevant. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 152 and DirectX 12 score of 51 indicate the GPU handles modern APIs, but the CPU’s higher percentile means upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant performance gains. For productivity workloads, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck, and the GPU’s compute capabilities are secondary to the processor’s 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 6600, with a combined percentile of 72. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part on Socket 1700, while the GPU is a Navi 23 chip from the Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2.0 architecture. The pairing targets mainstream 1080p gaming and productivity, with the CPU providing strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU offering capable rasterization.

The overall tier from the percentiles places this system in the upper-midrange, with the CPU’s 80th percentile being the standout component. The GPU’s 63rd percentile is respectable but clearly the weaker link, meaning the system excels in CPU-heavy tasks like video editing, software development, and multitasking. The 65 W CPU TDP and 132 W GPU TDP keep the system power-efficient, with a 300 W suggested PSU providing sufficient headroom.

The build class is desktop, and the production status shows the CPU is still Active while the GPU is End-of-life, which may affect long-term availability. For users seeking a balanced system where the CPU leads and the GPU handles mainstream gaming, this pairing delivers solid performance without excessive power draw. The lack of measured FPS data means game performance is estimated, but the benchmark scores support a capable 1080p experience.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 and the GPU’s G3D score of 15096 suggest frame rates above 60 FPS in most titles, though esports games will benefit more from the CPU’s strong per-core performance. Streaming while gaming is feasible, as the CPU’s 16 threads handle encoding overhead, with the Passmark multithread score of 26569 indicating spare capacity for OBS or similar software.

Video editing workloads benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747, which accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 28850 provides some acceleration in compatible software. 3D rendering in applications like Blender relies more on the CPU, with the 3dmark_max_threads score of 7550 and Passmark floating point math score of 60273 supporting moderate render times.

Software development and compilation leverage the CPU’s integer math score of 83723 and data compression score of 328397, making build times reasonable for small-to-medium projects. Student and office work is easily handled, with the CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3828 ensuring responsive application usage, and the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM sufficient for basic graphical tasks. The system is not suited for heavy ray tracing or 4K gaming, but for its intended midrange segment, it delivers balanced performance across these scenarios.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the Navi 23 chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die. The base clock is 1626 MHz, with a boost clock of 2491 MHz and a game clock of 2044 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. The GPU features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, providing a pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but limits higher resolutions. The FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS and FP16 of 17.86 TFLOPS (2:1) indicate moderate compute capability, while the 28 ray accelerators provide entry-level ray tracing performance. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring modern API compatibility.

Benchmark results show the GPU at the 63rd percentile, with a Passmark G3D score of 15096 and GPU compute score of 6554. The Geekbench Metal score of 88398 and Vulkan score of 67623 highlight strong cross-platform performance, while OpenCL at 28850 indicates compute workloads run adequately. The nearest rival data shows the GPU is statistically tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 0% delta, and within 0.4% of the RTX 2000 Ada Generation, indicating it sits in a competitive midrange position. The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1492 confirms the card handles DirectX 12 titles, though the Passmark DirectX 9 score of 197 shows legacy API performance is less optimized. The 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU keep power requirements low, and the dual-slot design with one 8-pin connector simplifies installation in most cases.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

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