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83 Score

Top 17% Ranking

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Top 17% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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88%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7400

2,467 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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# AMD Radeon RX 7400 + Intel Core i5-13490F: A Desktop Pairing Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 7400 form a desktop build that sits in a peculiar position. The CPU is a strong 10-core Raptor Lake part with an average benchmark score of 28,185, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, however, is a low-power RDNA 3.0 chip with an average score of 2,467, landing at just the 17th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 49, indicating a system that is roughly mid-pack overall, but with a massive internal performance disparity. There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the individual benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The CPU features 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How much memory does the Radeon RX 7400 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of each component?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 has a much lower TDP of just 43 W.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is listed as "unlocked: false," meaning it is locked and not intended for overclocking.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The launch MSRP is $235. The Radeon RX 7400 has no launch MSRP listed in the data.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel CPU is built on Intel's 10 nm process and has a die size of 215 mm². The AMD GPU is built on TSMC's 6 nm process with a die size of 204 mm².

Q: How many transistors are in the Radeon RX 7400?

A: The GPU contains 13,300 million transistors, giving it a transistor density of 65.2M per mm².

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data presents a stark contrast between the two components. The Intel Core i5-13490F achieves an average benchmark score of 28,185, which places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result, putting it in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 with an average score of 28,128, a negligible delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-14500T is also close at 28,065 (0.4 percent slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE trails slightly at 28,054 (0.5 percent slower). On the other side, the Intel Core i9-11950H scores 28,332, which is 0.5 percent higher than the i5-13490F. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning the i5-13490F sits in a very tight competitive cluster.

The AMD Radeon RX 7400, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 2,467, placing it at the 17th percentile of all GPUs. This is a low ranking, indicating entry-level performance. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8040S, which scores 2,440 (1.1 percent slower), the NVIDIA GeForce 710M at 2,433 (1.4 percent slower), the Intel HD Graphics 610 at 2,425 (1.8 percent slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M at 2,422 (1.9 percent slower). The GPU's performance is within 2 percent of these much older or integrated graphics solutions, which underscores its position at the bottom of the discrete GPU market.

Looking at specific GPU tests, the RX 7400 scores 1,103 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. In PassMark tests, it scores 11,897 in G3D, 5,152 in GPU Compute, and 1,209 in G2D. The DirectX scores are low: 176 in DirectX 9, 97 in DirectX 11, 59 in DirectX 10, and 44 in DirectX 12. The combined picture is of a CPU that is top-tier for productivity and multi-threaded tasks, paired with a GPU that is only suitable for light gaming or basic graphical acceleration.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though it does not support ECC memory.

In multi-threaded benchmarks, this CPU excels. It scores 22,747 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 9,553 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 2,292 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 26,569. The 3DMark thread scaling shows a progression from 1,959 in the 2-thread test to 7,556 in the 16-thread test, with a max-thread score of 7,550. This scaling indicates that the 16 threads are utilized effectively.

Single-thread performance is also robust. The CPU scores 3,211 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,348 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 323 in Cinebench R15 single-core. PassMark single-thread score is 3,828. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1,002. For real workloads, this means the i5-13490F handles both heavily threaded production tasks and lightly threaded day-to-day applications with equal ease. Data compression in PassMark scores 328,397, and integer math scores 83,723, while floating-point math scores 60,273. This points to strong general computational ability.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on platform cost and performance goals. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This is a modern platform that supports current high-bandwidth storage and graphics cards.

The Radeon RX 7400 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. It has a TDP of 43 W and a suggested power supply rating of 200 W. This is a very low power draw, meaning the system will not require a large PSU. The power connector for the GPU is a single 6-pin.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The i5-13490F sits at the 80th percentile, so it has plenty of headroom. The GPU, at the 17th percentile, is the clear bottleneck. Replacing the RX 7400 with a more powerful GPU, perhaps one that ranks in the 50th percentile or higher, would likely yield a significant performance increase without needing to change the CPU, motherboard, or power supply. The 200 W PSU requirement is modest, so a new GPU with a higher TDP would necessitate checking PSU headroom, but the platform itself is capable.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance of this system is heavily skewed. The CPU is at the 80th percentile, while the GPU is at the 17th percentile. This creates a scenario where the GPU is the primary limiter in graphics-intensive workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,103 and the PassMark DirectX 12 score of 44 are very low, indicating that the GPU will struggle to maintain high frame rates in modern games.

In gaming, the FPS will be constrained by the GPU's low pixel rate of 147.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 257.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 16.49 TFLOPS, which is adequate for some compute tasks but not for high-end rasterization. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3,211 in Cinebench R23 will not help if the GPU cannot process frames fast enough. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like video encoding or software compilation, the GPU plays almost no role, and the system will perform admirably given the CPU's high multi-thread scores.

The percentile data makes the bottleneck clear. The GPU is the limiting factor for gaming and 3D rendering. The CPU is the limiting factor for nothing in this pairing; it is overqualified for the GPU. Any workload that relies on the GPU will be capped by the RX 7400's low performance, while any workload that relies on the CPU will be served well.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7400 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." It uses the Navi 33 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. It has 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It features 28 ray tracing cores, though it has no dedicated tensor cores.

The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1452 MHz, with a game clock of 2200 MHz and a boost clock of 2300 MHz. The memory clock is 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The TDP is a low 43 W, and it uses a dual-slot cooler with a single 6-pin power connector.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7400 scores 1,103 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. PassMark scores are 11,897 in G3D, 5,152 in GPU Compute, and 1,209 in G2D. The DirectX 9 score of 176 suggests it can handle older APIs reasonably, but the DirectX 12 score of 44 is very poor, indicating weak performance in modern titles. For rendering, the FP32 throughput of 16.49 TFLOPS is modest, and the FP16 performance of 32.97 TFLOPS (2:1) is not a strong asset for AI workloads. The 28 RT cores are present, but given the low overall score, ray tracing performance will be minimal. This GPU is suitable for esports and older games, but it is not designed for high-fidelity 3D rendering or modern AAA gaming.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This system is not suited for high-refresh gaming at modern resolutions. The GPU's low percentile and poor DirectX 12 score will cap frame rates. Estimated FPS in competitive titles may be acceptable at low settings and 1080p, but the GPU is the limiting factor.

Streaming: The CPU is powerful enough to handle encoding, with a strong multi-thread score of 22,747 in Cinebench R23. However, the GPU's low performance means game capture will be limited to lower quality settings. The system can stream, but the graphical fidelity will be constrained.

Video editing: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with high multi-thread scores, make this a capable video editing system. The GPU can accelerate some effects, but its low compute score of 5,152 in PassMark means it will not offload much work. The CPU will do the heavy lifting.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will be fast, given the 80th percentile CPU. GPU-based rendering will be slow, as the RX 7400's 16.49 TFLOPS FP32 and low percentile will struggle. Users should rely on the CPU for rendering tasks.

Software development: This is a strong use case. The CPU's high integer math score of 83,723 and data compression score of 328,397 indicate fast compilation and code execution. The GPU is irrelevant for most development tasks, making this a solid choice for developers.

Student and office work: This system is more than adequate. The CPU handles productivity applications with ease, and the GPU is sufficient for basic desktop rendering, web browsing, and office suites. The low TDP of both components means it runs cool and quiet.

Build Overview

This build combines a high-end desktop CPU with a low-end desktop GPU. The Intel Core i5-13490F is an upper-tier processor, ranking at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,185. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 is an entry-level GPU, ranking at the 17th percentile, with an average score of 2,467. The combined percentile for the build is 49, placing it in the middle of all systems. This is a desktop class build. The CPU is the star of the show, providing excellent compute performance, while the GPU is a placeholder that allows the system to output video but offers little in the way of gaming or graphical compute power. It is a lopsided pairing that excels in CPU-centric tasks and underperforms in GPU-centric ones.

Who Should Build It

This system is targetted at users who need strong CPU performance but have minimal GPU requirements. Software developers will benefit from the CPU's high multi-thread score of 26,569 in PassMark and integer math performance. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsers will find the CPU responsive and the GPU sufficient for basic display output. Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based rendering, such as video encoding, will see strong performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core at 22,747. However, gamers at any resolution above 1080p with high settings will be severely disappointed, as the GPU's 17th percentile ranking will not support modern game requirements. This is not a build for 3D artists using GPU acceleration, as the RX 7400's low compute score will bottleneck their workflow. The ideal user is one who values the 80th percentile CPU performance and treats the GPU as a display adapter rather than a gaming component.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7400

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