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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT form a desktop pairing where the performance ceiling is dictated primarily by the GPU in most gaming scenarios, while the CPU provides ample headroom for compute-heavy tasks. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 80 places it in the top quintile of all processors, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 65 sits notably lower, indicating that the graphics card is the more likely constraint in frame-rate-limited workloads. The combined percentile of 73 for this pairing reflects a system that sits above the median but below the top tier, with the GPU pulling the overall score down relative to what the CPU alone can achieve.

Examining the CPU's threaded scaling provides clear evidence of where bottlenecks emerge. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 7556 is nearly identical to the 3dmark_max_threads score of 7550, suggesting that the processor reaches its full multithreaded potential with 16 threads and gains nothing additional beyond that point. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1959 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3552 show near-linear scaling from 2 to 4 threads (roughly 81% increase), but scaling from 4 to 8 threads yields only a 61% increase (3552 to 5731), and from 8 to 16 threads the gain drops to 32% (5731 to 7556). This diminishing returns pattern indicates that the CPU's hybrid architecture—combining performance and efficiency cores—delivers strong multithreaded throughput but with efficiency cores contributing less per-thread performance.

In gaming, the 8 GB VRAM of the RX 6650 XT combined with its 128-bit memory bus and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and with demanding textures. The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17166 and its 65th percentile ranking suggest it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably, but the bandwidth figure points to potential frame pacing issues when the frame buffer is saturated. The CPU, with its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1002 and passmark_single_thread score of 3828, is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU at standard refresh rates; rather, the GPU's raw throughput will cap FPS in most titles.

The CPU's 65 W TDP versus the GPU's 176 W TDP further reinforces that the graphics card is the power-hungry component that will dictate system cooling and PSU requirements. The suggested power supply of 450 W provides sufficient headroom for both components under load, but the GPU's dual-slot cooler and single 8-pin connector indicate it is the thermally constrained element. For CPU-bound workloads like data compression (passmark_data_compression score of 328397) or encryption (passmark_data_encryption score of 17902), the processor will be the active component, but for gaming frames, the GPU governs.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-13490F compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435?

A: The i5-13490F has an average benchmark score of 28185, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128. This places the two processors in a statistical tie, with the Intel chip holding a negligible edge.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of graphics cards in the benchmark database while being outperformed by the top third.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so the Core i5-13490F cannot be overclocked through frequency multiplier adjustments. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is the maximum achievable under automatic turbo behavior.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, but the FACT PACK does not specify a maximum bandwidth figure.

Q: What is the GPU's compute performance in FP32 operations?

A: The RX 6650 XT delivers 10.79 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with FP16 performance rated at 21.59 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. These figures reflect the RDNA 2.0 architecture's shader throughput.

Q: Which component has a higher benchmark average score relative to its peers?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 28185 puts it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 19765 places it at the 65th percentile of GPUs. The CPU is therefore stronger relative to its competition.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU-GPU combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries for the i5-13490F paired with the RX 6650 XT. All gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps it within mainstream power envelopes. The chip's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides substantial on-die storage for frequently accessed data. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multithreaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 is particularly strong, indicating that the 10 cores can sustain high throughput over extended rendering tasks. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3211 demonstrates excellent per-thread performance, which translates to responsive application behavior and strong gaming performance in CPU-light scenarios. The 3dmark_max_threads score of 7550 nearly matches the 16-thread score of 7556, confirming that the processor's 16 threads are fully utilized without any efficiency loss at maximum load.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The integer math score of 83723 and floating-point math score of 60273 show balanced arithmetic capability, while the data compression score of 328397 is exceptionally high, suggesting strong performance in archive management and file compression tasks. The extended instructions score of 20837 indicates robust SIMD processing, which benefits multimedia encoding and scientific computing. The data encryption score of 17902 reflects capable AES performance, though not top-tier for dedicated cryptographic workloads. The find prime numbers score of 114 is notably lower on an absolute scale, but this is a specialized benchmark that stresses single-threaded integer operations.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 28185 places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (0.2% higher), Intel Core i5-14500T (0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (0.5% higher), and Intel Core i9-11950H (0.5% lower). This tight clustering means the i5-13490F is competitively positioned within its performance class, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage against these alternatives.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 6650 XT's passmark_g3d score of 17166 and 65th percentile ranking suggest it can drive 1080p displays at high refresh rates in most esports titles. The CPU's single-thread score of 1002 in 3dmark ensures minimal bottlenecking at frame rates up to 144 Hz, though 240 Hz gaming may expose GPU limitations in more demanding titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Raptor Lake architecture provide sufficient headroom for software encoding while gaming, though the efficiency cores will handle background tasks. The passmark_multithread score of 26569 indicates the processor can manage simultaneous game rendering and stream encoding without severe frame drops, provided the GPU handles the primary rendering load.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 demonstrates strong rendering performance for video exports, while the 10.79 TFLOPS FP32 GPU compute accelerates effects and color grading. The 8 GB VRAM may limit timeline scrubbing with high-resolution footage, but the CPU's 24 MB L3 cache helps with project file management.

3D rendering: The CPU's 16 threads deliver solid CPU-based rendering performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9553. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 128 TMUs provide hardware acceleration for viewport previews and GPU-accelerated renderers, though the 8 GB VRAM constrains scene complexity.

Software development: The passmark_data_compression score of 328397 speeds up build artifact compression, while the integer math score of 83723 accelerates compilation and code analysis. The 16 threads enable parallel builds, and the single-thread performance of 3828 in PassMark ensures responsive IDE interactions.

Student and office work: The CPU's 80th percentile ranking guarantees smooth multitasking across productivity suites, web browsers, and communication tools. The GPU's 918 passmark_g2d score handles 2D desktop compositing efficiently, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps system power consumption modest for campus environments.

Benchmark Performance

The i5-13490F achieves an average benchmark score of 28185 across all tested workloads, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result for a desktop processor, with the nearest rivals clustering within 0.5% of its score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28065 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 (0.5% higher); the Intel Core i9-11950H scores 28332, which is 0.5% higher than the i5-13490F. These margins are within run-to-run variance, making the i5-13490F effectively tied with its closest competitors.

The RX 6650 XT's average benchmark score of 19765 places it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19885, 0.6% higher), AMD FirePro W7000 (19905, 0.7% higher), AMD FirePro D300 (19637, 0.7% lower), and NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602, 0.8% lower). The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17166 is the most relevant gaming metric, while the passmark_directx_12 score of 62 and directx_11 score of 169 indicate that the card performs better under older DirectX versions, which is typical for this generation.

The combined percentile of 73 for this CPU-GPU pairing indicates a system that outperforms nearly three-quarters of all benchmarked configurations. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking is the stronger component, while the GPU's 65th percentile pulls the combined score down slightly. This asymmetry suggests that the system is well-balanced for CPU-intensive tasks but leaves some gaming performance on the table relative to what the processor could support with a higher-tier GPU.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die. The GPU contains 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. It operates at a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz, with memory running at 2190 MHz (17.5 Gbps effective). The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may limit 4K texture streaming.

The GPU's pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities for a mid-range card. The FP32 throughput of 10.79 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 21.59 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) position it well for compute workloads, though it lacks dedicated tensor cores—the tensorCores field is null—so AI acceleration relies on the shader units. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines.

The GPU's 176 W TDP and suggested 450 W power supply indicate moderate power consumption, with a single 8-pin power connector and dual-slot cooler for thermal management. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this performance class, though the x8 width may slightly limit data transfer in bandwidth-intensive scenarios. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor setups and high refresh rate displays.

Benchmark scores show the GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17166 places it in the mid-range tier, with the directx_11 score of 169 significantly outperforming the directx_12 score of 62. The geekbench_opencl score of 10111 and geekbench_vulkan score of 81306 demonstrate solid compute and API-specific performance, while the passmark_gpu_compute score of 7532 indicates adequate general-purpose GPU computing. The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1859 provides a modern gaming benchmark reference.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers playing at 1080p and 1440p resolutions who prioritize high frame rates over maximum graphical fidelity. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking ensures it won't bottleneck the GPU in most titles, while the GPU's 65th percentile provides smooth performance in competitive shooters and action games. Enthusiasts seeking 144 Hz gaming at 1080p will find this combination well-suited, though 4K gaming will require lower settings due to the 8 GB VRAM capacity.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, and software development will benefit from the CPU's strong multithreaded performance, particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and PassMark integer math score of 83723. The GPU's compute capabilities accelerate rendering previews and effects processing, though professionals handling extremely large scenes may need more VRAM. Developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and data compression performance for build artifact handling.

Students and small business workstations will find this system capable of handling everyday productivity tasks, with the CPU's single-thread performance of 3828 in PassMark ensuring responsive application behavior. The 65 W CPU TDP and 450 W suggested PSU keep the system energy-efficient for dorm rooms or small offices. The GPU's dual-slot form factor fits standard mid-tower cases, and the end-of-life production status means availability may vary, but existing units remain viable for budget-conscious builders.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Core i5-13490F processor with AMD's Radeon RX 6650 XT graphics card. The CPU, released in February 2023, represents Intel's 13th generation Core series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture. The GPU, released in May 2022, is part of the Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2.0. The overall system places at the 73rd combined percentile, indicating it outperforms 73% of all benchmarked desktop configurations.

The CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile create a system where the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. This means the build is slightly CPU-forward, which benefits productivity workloads while leaving some gaming performance headroom for a future GPU upgrade. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 176 W TDP of the GPU keep total system power within the 450 W suggested PSU rating, making this a reasonably efficient desktop configuration.

The production status of the GPU is end-of-life, meaning AMD has discontinued manufacturing, but the CPU remains active. This affects long-term availability but does not diminish current performance. The build is best described as a mid-range desktop solution that balances CPU throughput with GPU rendering capabilities for a wide range of applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for builders choosing between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 memory kits. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, allowing for future high-bandwidth storage devices or expansion cards. The CPU does not support ECC memory, so error-correcting RAM is not available for this platform.

The RX 6650 XT uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards but may slightly reduce performance on older platforms. The GPU's 176 W TDP and single 8-pin connector mean the suggested 450 W PSU provides adequate headroom, but a higher-wattage unit would support future GPU upgrades. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves substantial power budget for a more powerful graphics card without requiring a PSU change.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the RX 6650 XT with a higher-tier GPU to better match the CPU's 80th percentile performance. The CPU's 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache can support graphics cards that score significantly higher than the current GPU's 65th percentile. Alternatively, upgrading memory from DDR4 to DDR5 (if using DDR4 initially) could improve memory bandwidth for CPU-bound workloads. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures future storage devices will operate at full speed, and the 65 W TDP keeps cooling requirements modest for aftermarket air or liquid coolers.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i5-13490F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT; the FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries for this combination. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than definitive measurements.

Based on the GPU's passmark_g3d score of 17166 and 65th percentile ranking, this system should deliver playable frame rates at 1080p with ultra settings in most modern titles. The CPU's single-thread performance of 1002 in 3dmark and 3828 in PassMark ensures it won't become the limiting factor at this resolution. At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth will maintain 60+ FPS in less demanding titles, but graphically intensive games may require reduced settings to stay smooth.

For esports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs, the CPU's strong single-thread performance combined with the GPU's 10.79 TFLOPS FP32 throughput should support frame rates well above 100 FPS at 1080p. The directx_11 score of 169 suggests better performance in DX11 titles compared to DX12, so older games may run particularly well. The ray tracing cores (32) provide hardware acceleration for RT effects, but the 10.79 TFLOPS FP32 compute means ray-traced scenes will significantly reduce frame rates compared to rasterized rendering.

The 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 1859 provides a modern benchmark reference, indicating the GPU can handle DirectX 12 workloads but is not a high-end performer. Gamers targeting 144 Hz refresh rates should expect to lower settings in demanding titles to reach those frame rates, while 60 Hz gamers can run most games at high or ultra settings without issue. The system is not well-suited for 4K gaming, as the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus will bottleneck on high-resolution textures, but it remains a capable 1080p gaming platform.

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