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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

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89 Score

Top 11% Ranking

89 / 100

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Top 11% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

88%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

17,083 Benchmark Score

Top 10% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT form a desktop pairing that sits at the 70th percentile overall, indicating a solidly above-average combination for mainstream builds. The CPU, a 10-core Raptor Lake part, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a 24 MB L3 cache, while the GPU provides 16 GB of VRAM on a 128-bit bus. This analysis relies exclusively on the provided benchmark data, as no measured FPS figures exist for this exact combination. Consequently, all gaming performance discussions are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU scores, not from direct testing.

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. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and can boost up to 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 positions the chip for workloads that benefit from both high single-thread speed and substantial parallel throughput.

Benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1002, while the 2-thread score jumps to 1959, indicating that two cores scale nearly linearly. The 4-thread score reaches 3552, and the 8-thread score is 5731, demonstrating that the processor maintains strong efficiency as more threads are added. The 16-thread score of 7556 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7550, which suggests that the 10 physical cores and 16 threads reach their practical limit around this point, with diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 22747, while the single-core score is 3211. This multi-core result is particularly strong for a 65 W part and indicates that the CPU can handle heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or 3D rendering without throttling to extreme levels. The single-core score of 3211 is equally important for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. In PassMark, the multithread score is 26569, with a single-thread score of 3828, and the floating-point math score is 60273, while integer math is 83723. These figures suggest that the CPU excels at both integer-heavy tasks like compression and floating-point tasks like scientific computation. The data compression score of 328397 is notably high, reinforcing that the processor is well-suited for archiving and file management.

The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 80, meaning it outperforms 80% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 28185. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-13490F is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (which scores 28128), 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054). It is 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11950H (28332). These deltas are minimal, placing the i5-13490F in a very tight competitive cluster where real-world differences are negligible.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this CPU and GPU combination. The dataIsMeasured field is false, and the measuredFpsUltraByGame object is empty. Therefore, all statements about gaming performance are estimates based on the benchmark scores of each component, not on actual game testing. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2348 provide a basis for extrapolation.

For 1080p ultra settings, this pairing should be balanced, with the GPU likely being the primary limiter in most titles. The RX 7600 XT's PassMark G3D score of 17132 places it in a competitive position for 1080p gaming, and the 16 GB VRAM provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures. At 1440p, the GPU's workload increases, and the CPU's strong single-thread score of 1002 (3DMark) and 3828 (PassMark) should still keep frame pacing smooth, but the GPU will become more dominant. At 4K, the RX 7600 XT is expected to struggle with ultra settings, as its 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest for such high pixel counts, and the CPU advantage becomes largely irrelevant.

The estimated FPS figures would likely show the CPU delivering high frames in esports titles where single-thread performance matters, while the GPU would bottleneck in graphically intensive AAA games. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 48366 and OpenCL score of 92426 suggest the GPU has solid compute capabilities for modern rendering APIs, which should translate to stable performance in DX12 and Vulkan titles. However, without measured data, these remain qualitative estimates; the scores indicate the CPU will not be a bottleneck at standard refresh rates, but the GPU may limit ultra-settings performance at higher resolutions.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile for this build is 70, indicating that the CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 60th percentile. This 20-point gap suggests that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in most workloads. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming or physics simulations, the i5-13490F will not be the limiting factor. Its PassMark physics score of 1915 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 indicate it can feed frames quickly to the GPU.

Conversely, the GPU becomes the bottleneck in GPU-intensive workloads, particularly at higher resolutions or with ray tracing enabled. The RX 7600 XT's PassMark G3D score of 17132 is respectable, but its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, scores 17208, placing the AMD card 0.7% behind. This means the GPU is slightly below a previous-generation high-end card, so it will limit the CPU in demanding titles. The FPS scaling from the CPU's 3DMark scores shows that the processor can handle substantial thread counts, but the GPU's 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs will cap frame rates in most modern games.

The memory bandwidth of the GPU at 288.0 GB/s is a potential limiting factor for 4K textures, as the 128-bit bus is narrower than what high-end cards typically use. Meanwhile, the CPU's memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus means the system memory is unlikely to be a bottleneck. Overall, the balance is skewed toward the CPU, meaning that for pure gaming, the GPU will be the first component to reach its limits, while for productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU will be the workhorse and the GPU will provide acceleration for specific operations.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance for productivity without sacrificing gaming capability. Content creators working with video editing software will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747, which accelerates rendering timelines and exports. 3D renderers using CPU-based engines will see solid performance, as the PassMark multithread score of 26569 is well above average. Software developers compiling code will appreciate the 16 threads and the high integer math score of 83723, which speeds up build times.

For gamers, this is a 1080p and light 1440p system. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM ensures that texture-heavy games at 1080p ultra settings will not run out of memory, and the CPU's single-thread performance of 3828 (PassMark) keeps frame rates high in CPU-bound titles. Students and small business workstations will find the 65 W TDP easy to cool and power, making it suitable for compact desktop builds. The CPU's lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory, which the RX 7600 XT fulfills, so this is not a budget office machine but a capable workstation for semi-professional use.

The build is less suited for 4K gaming or heavy ray tracing, as the GPU's 32 RT cores are present but the overall compute power (22.57 TFLOPS FP32) is modest for such tasks. Users targeting 1440p ultra with high refresh rates may need to lower settings or rely on upscaling, but the data does not provide FPS figures to confirm this. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking makes it a strong choice for users who prioritize processor performance, while the GPU's 60th percentile is adequate for mainstream gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 28185, which places it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, has an average score of 28128, representing a 0.2% delta in favor of the Intel chip. The Intel Core i5-14500T is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is 0.5% behind. The only rival ahead is the Intel Core i9-11950H, which is 0.5% faster. These margins are within noise, so the i5-13490F is effectively tied with its nearest competitors.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 17083, placing it at the 60th percentile. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with a score of 17037, a 0.3% delta in favor of the AMD card. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 0.4% behind, and the NVIDIA Tesla M4 is 0.9% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 scores 17208, which is 0.7% ahead of the RX 7600 XT. This places the GPU in a competitive mid-range tier, though it is notable that a much older GTX 690 is so close in score, suggesting the RX 7600 XT's advantage is largely due to features like 16 GB VRAM and modern API support rather than raw compute.

The combined picture shows a CPU that is clearly above average and a GPU that is moderately above average. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 7550 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2348 indicate that the system can handle modern DX12 games, but the GPU is the weaker link in the chain. For CPU-bound tasks, the system performs near the top of its class; for GPU-bound tasks, it performs at a mid-range level.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, though the GPU itself uses PCIe 4.0 x8. This means the system can take advantage of faster NVMe SSDs on the CPU lanes, but the graphics card is limited to x8 bandwidth, which is standard for this GPU class.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, and the GPU's TDP is 190 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. This leaves ample headroom for upgrades, as a 450 W power supply can handle the current components with room for additional drives or fans. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector, simplifying installation. The PSU headroom suggests that a future GPU upgrade to a higher-tier card would still be feasible, provided the new card does not exceed the 450 W recommendation significantly.

The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, meaning users can choose memory based on budget and availability. The lack of ECC memory support is noted, making this unsuitable for error-critical scientific computing. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not possible, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz is already high. A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's 80th percentile ranking has more headroom than the GPU's 60th percentile. Alternatively, adding more RAM or faster NVMe storage would benefit productivity workloads without changing the core architecture.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, using the Navi 33 chip fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, effectively 18 Gbps. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 32 ray tracing cores. Its boost clock is 2755 MHz, with a game clock of 2470 MHz and a base clock of 1980 MHz.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 176.3 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 352.6 GTexel/s. These figures indicate that the card is capable of smooth 1080p and medium 1440p rendering. The 16 GB VRAM is a standout feature, as it exceeds the capacity of many higher-tier cards, making it suitable for texture-heavy mods or professional rendering work.

In benchmarks, the GPU scores 2348 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a modern test. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 92426, and the Vulkan score is 48366. The PassMark G3D score is 17132, with a GPU compute score of 8987. DirectX 11 and 9 scores are 167 and 228, respectively, while DirectX 12 scores 65 and DirectX 10 scores 85. The low DX10 and DX12 scores relative to DX11 are unusual, but they likely reflect specific test conditions rather than real-world performance. The GPU's percentile is 60, meaning it is above average but not exceptional.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. It has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, covering most display configurations. The card is dual-slot, 204 mm long, 115 mm high, and requires a single 8-pin power connector. The 190 W TDP is moderate, and the suggested PSU of 450 W aligns with the system's overall power requirements. For rendering, the 16 GB VRAM is the key advantage, allowing large scenes to fit in memory, while the 32 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing performance.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT in a desktop class configuration. The combined percentile is 70, indicating that this system outperforms 70% of all builds in the database. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 card with a 190 W TDP. The overall tier is solidly mid-range to upper-mid-range, with the CPU being the stronger component.

The CPU is at the 80th percentile, placing it above most desktop processors, while the GPU is at the 60th percentile, placing it above most graphics cards but below the top tier. This asymmetry means the system is better suited for productivity tasks that leverage the CPU's multi-threading, such as video editing and 3D rendering, rather than pure gaming at high resolutions where the GPU would be the limiting factor. The 65 W CPU TDP and 190 W GPU TDP together suggest a system that is efficient and easy to cool, making it suitable for standard desktop cases with adequate airflow.

The build class is desktop, confirming that this is not a laptop or mobile configuration. The pairing is logical: the CPU provides high thread counts for heavy workloads, and the GPU offers ample VRAM for large textures and modern rendering. The system does not exceed the 450 W suggested PSU, leaving headroom for future upgrades. The overall percentile of 70 reflects a balanced but CPU-leaning system that will handle most tasks well, with the GPU being the primary candidate for future replacement.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 70, meaning it outperforms 70% of all builds in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-13490F has an average benchmark score of 28185, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065), but 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i9-11950H (28332).

Q: Does the GPU have more VRAM than its closest competitor?

A: The RX 7600 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, has a higher average score (17208 vs 17132) but the FACT PACK does not disclose the RTX 3070's VRAM size, so a direct comparison is not possible.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and what does this mean for cooling?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is low for a 10-core part, indicating that a capable air cooler is sufficient; the FACT PACK does not specify cooler sizes, but the power draw is modest.

Q: Is the GPU suitable for ray tracing?

A: The GPU has 32 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but its FP32 throughput of 22.57 TFLOPS and 60th percentile ranking suggest entry-level ray tracing performance rather than high-end capability.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving users flexibility in choosing memory modules, though ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RX 7600 XT is 450 W, which provides sufficient headroom for the 190 W GPU TDP and the 65 W CPU TDP, along with other components.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 3828 (PassMark) and 1002 (3DMark) will drive high frame rates in esports titles at 1080p, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 22.57 TFLOPS FP32 will handle textures without issue, though the 60th percentile GPU ranking suggests it may cap frames in triple-A titles.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming, and the GPU's 32 RT cores can offload some streaming tasks, though the lack of measured FPS data makes exact performance estimates uncertain.

Video editing: The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 26569 and data compression score of 328397 will accelerate timeline scrubbing and export rendering, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM allows for large preview buffers and GPU-accelerated effects in supported software.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is strong for CPU-based rendering, and the GPU's 92426 OpenCL score provides acceleration for GPU-based render engines, though the 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit complex scenes.

Software development: The CPU's 16 threads and integer math score of 83723 will speed up compilation and testing, while the GPU is less relevant for development tasks, making this a solid workstation for coding and debugging.

Student and office work: The 65 W CPU TDP and 450 W suggested PSU make this an efficient system for daily tasks, and the CPU's single-thread performance ensures responsive applications, but the lack of integrated graphics means the GPU is mandatory for any display output.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

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Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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CPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

Balance and Bottleneck

Who Should Build It

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4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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