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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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88%

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93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

27,425 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT form a desktop pairing that lands in the 76th percentile of all combined CPU and GPU configurations. This places the build above the majority of systems, but the data reveals a distinct imbalance: the CPU operates at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The 8-percentage-point gap suggests the processor is the stronger component, but the real question is whether this difference translates into a practical bottleneck for the workloads that matter. This analysis uses only the provided benchmark scores to determine which component limits which tasks, how the pair behaves under load, and who should consider building it.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s advantage in percentile rank (80th vs. 72nd) indicates that the processor has more headroom relative to its hardware class than the graphics card does. In CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation, the i5-13490F scores 1915 in Passmark physics, a figure that reflects its 10-core, 16-thread configuration. The GPU, meanwhile, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 19786, which is strong for gaming but trails the CPU’s relative standing among its peers. The data suggests that in gaming workloads, the RX 6700 XT will typically be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU’s pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s are the primary constraints.

In multi-threaded productivity tasks, the CPU becomes the bottleneck in a different sense: the GPU’s compute capabilities, measured by a Passmark GPU compute score of 9336, are not the limiting factor for tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering, which rely heavily on the processor’s 16 threads. The 3DMark thread scaling tells a clear story. From 2 threads (1959) to 4 threads (3552), the score increases by 81.3%. From 4 to 8 threads (5731), the gain is 61.4%. From 8 to 16 threads (7556), the gain drops to 31.8%. This diminishing return indicates that the CPU’s scaling efficiency declines beyond 8 threads, but the absolute multithreaded performance remains high enough to keep up with the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

The single-thread performance is a critical indicator for gaming balance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and Passmark single-thread score of 3828 show that the CPU’s per-core strength is adequate for feeding the GPU in most titles, but the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking means that at 1080p or 1440p, the graphics card will often saturate before the CPU does. The data does not include measured FPS for this exact combination, so the precise bottleneck point cannot be quantified, but the percentile gap suggests that the CPU has roughly 8% more relative headroom than the GPU, which translates to a GPU-bound system in typical gaming loads. In contrast, for tasks like data compression (Passmark score of 328397) or integer math (83723), the CPU is the sole actor, and the GPU has no influence on the result.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture starts with the CPU’s average benchmark score of 28185, which places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. This score is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128, a delta of just 0.2% in favor of the Intel chip. The Intel Core i5-14500T is also close at 28065, a 0.4% gap. The data shows that the i5-13490F is effectively tied with these competitors, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform features rather than raw performance.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 27425, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27435, a delta of 0.0%, indicating a dead heat in average performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, a much larger desktop card, scores 27565, which is only 0.5% higher, showing that the RX 6700 XT holds its own against a previous-generation flagship in this specific benchmark aggregate. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% higher at 27839, but that card is a workstation part with different drivers and optimizations.

The combined percentile of 76 reflects the system’s overall tier. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 2435, which is a modern DirectX 12 workload that stresses the graphics pipeline. The CPU’s 3DMark max threads score of 7550 and 16-thread score of 7556 are nearly identical, confirming that the processor’s full thread count is fully utilized in this test. The Geekbench scores for the GPU—Metal at 130896, Vulkan at 93500, and OpenCL at 44152—show that the card’s compute performance varies significantly by API, with Metal being the strongest, which is notable for cross-platform workloads but less relevant for Windows gaming.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². Its base clock is 2.50 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This configuration is a hybrid design that pairs performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the core type breakdown, the 10-core/16-thread count implies a mix that allows both high single-threaded and strong multi-threaded performance.

The benchmark data confirms this balance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22747 in multicore and 3211 in single-core. The single-core score is 14.1% of the multicore score, which is a typical ratio for a modern desktop chip. The Cinebench R20 scores are 9553 multicore and 1348 single-core, showing consistent scaling. The Passmark multithread score of 26569 and single-thread score of 3828 reinforce the same pattern: this CPU is about 6.9 times faster in multi-threaded workloads than single-threaded ones, which is a strong showing for a 65 W part.

In real workloads, the 24 MB L3 cache is critical for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5731 versus the 16-thread score of 7556 indicates that the CPU gains 31.8% from moving from 8 to 16 threads, which is a solid return and suggests that applications using all 16 threads will see meaningful benefits. The Passmark find prime numbers score of 114 is low, but that is a specific integer workload that does not reflect general performance. The data encryption score of 17902 and extended instructions score of 20837 show that the CPU handles cryptographic and SIMD workloads competently, which is relevant for software development and scientific computing.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F is at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT has an average score of 27425, which is exactly 0.0% different from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile’s score of 27435, making them effectively identical in average performance.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

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

A: The combined percentile is 76, indicating the build outperforms 76% of all CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Is the CPU’s multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning the CPU cannot be overclocked via multiplier adjustments.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, and the GPU has a suggested power supply rating of 550 W.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this pairing is well-suited. The CPU’s 80th percentile single-thread performance (Passmark 3828) ensures that it can feed the GPU, while the GPU’s 72nd percentile ranking (Passmark G3D 19786) is strong enough to drive high frame rates in most titles. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for modern games, and the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-texture workloads. The data shows the GPU is the likely bottleneck, but that is a good problem to have—it means the CPU will not hold the system back.

For streaming, the CPU’s 16 threads (3DMark 16-thread score 7556) provide room for both game rendering and encoding overhead. The Passmark data compression score of 328397 and integer math score of 83723 indicate strong throughput for software encoding, though the GPU’s compute score of 9336 suggests that hardware encoding via the GPU is also viable. The system can handle concurrent gaming and streaming without a severe CPU bottleneck.

For video editing, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 is a strong indicator of performance in rendering timelines and exporting projects. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 44152 and Metal score of 130896 (in relevant applications) accelerate effects and color grading. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K timelines with multiple layers.

For 3D rendering, the CPU’s 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads provide solid CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS and FP16 of 26.43 TFLOPS support GPU-accelerated renderers. The Passmark GPU compute score of 9336 is moderate, so the GPU will help but not dominate in pure compute tasks.

For software development, the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads handle compilation and testing well, with the Passmark multithread score of 26569 indicating fast build times. The GPU is less relevant for development, but the 3DMark scores show it can handle any UI or visualization demands. The DDR4 and DDR5 support offers flexibility for different system builds.

For student and office work, this system is overkill. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3828 and the GPU’s 2D score of 951 handle everyday tasks with ease, but the 65 W CPU TDP and 230 W GPU TDP mean the system draws more power than necessary for word processing or spreadsheet work. The performance is there, but the efficiency is not optimized for light loads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the Navi 22 chip, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. The architecture is RDNA 2.0, which supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations pipelines, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 2321 MHz, boost clock is 2581 MHz, and game clock is 2424 MHz.

The memory subsystem is a 12 GB GDDR6 configuration on a 192-bit bus, running at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a balanced amount of VRAM for 1440p gaming, as the 12 GB capacity is sufficient for high-resolution textures without spilling to system memory. The pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s are strong figures for the GPU’s class, and the FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS places it in the mid-range of modern desktop GPUs.

In benchmark terms, the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 19786 is its most representative gaming metric, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 93500 indicates strong API-level performance. The DirectX 12 score in Passmark is 77, which is lower than the DirectX 11 score of 173, suggesting the card is more efficient in older APIs in that specific test, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2435 is a modern workload that shows the card can handle current DX12 games. The ray tracing cores (40) enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the performance level will be moderate compared to cards with more RT-focused hardware.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, giving builders a choice between cost-effective DDR4 and higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is forward-looking for future GPUs, but the GPU in this build uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible and does not bottleneck the RX 6700 XT’s bandwidth needs. The CPU’s 65 W TDP is low for a desktop part, meaning most motherboards with Socket 1700 will handle it with ease, and the 24 MB L3 cache is the maximum for this platform generation.

The GPU has a 230 W TDP and a suggested power supply of 550 W, which is a modest requirement given the CPU’s low 65 W TDP. The combined system power draw is well within the range of a standard mid-range PSU, leaving headroom for storage drives, fans, and peripherals. The GPU uses one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, which are common on modern power supplies.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking provides more headroom than the GPU’s 72nd percentile. The CPU can likely drive a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck, given its strong single-thread score of 3828. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5, so a future GPU using Gen 5 would be compatible, though the RX 6700 XT’s PCIe 4.0 interface is not a limitation at its performance level. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means the system can be built with either standard, but upgrading to DDR5 would require a new motherboard.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, ranking at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is a RDNA 2.0 part with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 230 W TDP, ranking at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 76, which places the system in the upper quarter of all configurations in the database.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28185 is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, +0.2%), making them interchangeable in raw performance. The GPU’s average score of 27425 is exactly tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (27435, 0.0%), and it is only 0.5% behind the desktop RTX 3090 (27565), which is a remarkable result for a mid-range card. This pairing is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the CPU providing enough headroom for multi-threaded tasks and the GPU delivering solid rasterization performance.

The system is not a high-end enthusiast build, but it sits comfortably above the mid-range tier. The CPU’s 80th percentile and GPU’s 72nd percentile together produce a combined 76th percentile, which is a strong result for a mainstream desktop system. The 65 W CPU TDP and 230 W GPU TDP make it a reasonable power consumer, and the 550 W suggested PSU is easily accommodated in most cases. This is a well-rounded desktop build for gaming and productivity.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with high settings will find this build suitable. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth handle modern textures, and the CPU’s single-thread score of 3828 avoids bottlenecks at these resolutions. The combined percentile of 76 indicates that the system outperforms three-quarters of all configurations, which is ample for a smooth gaming experience.

Content creators editing video or working with 3D graphics will benefit from the CPU’s 16 threads (Cinebench R23 multicore 22747) and the GPU’s compute capabilities (Passmark GPU compute 9336). The 24 MB L3 cache accelerates data-heavy workflows, and the 12 GB VRAM is enough for 4K video timelines or moderate 3D scenes.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the CPU’s multithread score of 26569 and integer math score of 83723. The DDR4 and DDR5 support allows developers to choose their memory based on budget and performance needs, and the 10 cores provide ample parallelism for build tools.

Students and small business users performing office work, web browsing, and light productivity will find this system far more powerful than needed, but the 65 W CPU TDP means it is not excessively power-hungry at idle. The GPU is overkill for such tasks, but its 2D score of 951 ensures smooth desktop rendering.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The data flag `dataIsMeasured` is false, confirming that no real-world gaming tests are included. The following analysis interprets the benchmark results to project likely gaming behavior.

The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 19786 is the primary indicator of rasterization performance, while the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 suggests it can keep up with the GPU’s demands. In a typical 1080p high-settings scenario, this pairing should deliver high frame rates in most esports titles, given the GPU’s 165.2 GPixel/s fill rate. At 1440p, the GPU’s 384.0 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM are sufficient for ultra textures in most games, though frame rates will be lower than at 1080p due to the increased pixel load.

The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 indicates that in CPU-bound scenes, the processor will not be the limiting factor at 1080p, but at lower resolutions with high CPU demand, the GPU may become underutilized. The GPU’s 40 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but the performance level will be modest, and most users will likely rely on rasterization for high frame rates. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the benchmark scores point to a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming system.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

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