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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

88%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

42,723 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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90-100

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70-89

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE form a desktop build that sits at the 82nd combined percentile, with the CPU at the 80th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate commentary below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct game testing. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28185, and the GPU's average is 42723. This pairing is aimed at high-refresh 1080p gaming, playable 1440p, and content-creation workloads on a mainstream desktop platform.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE combination, so the following is a qualitative estimate based on the available benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2336 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 83109 place it at the 83rd percentile, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3211 and Passmark single-thread score of 3828 indicate strong per-core performance. For 1080p gaming, the GPU's 2048 shading units, 64 ROPs, and a pixel rate of 172.5 GPixel/s should deliver high frame rates in most titles when paired with a CPU that can maintain a 4.80 GHz boost. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1959 and 4-thread score of 3552 suggest it will not be the primary limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM become more important, and the 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 compute places it in the same class as its nearest rivals, which have average scores between 43223 and 43301. The GPU is 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in average score, so it should handle 1440p with settings adjusted for VRAM. At 4K, the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely to be the primary constraints, and the GPU's 83rd percentile score suggests this is not a 4K-focused pairing. The CPU's 80th percentile and 16 threads mean that the GPU will be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the two components are more evenly matched.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU are closely balanced in relative performance. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile with an average score of 28185, while the GPU is at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 42723. The combined percentile of 82nd reflects this alignment. The CPU's TDP is 65 W and the GPU's is 170 W, so the system power envelope is modest. In terms of workload, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost of 4.80 GHz, are well suited to 1080p gaming where single-thread performance matters; the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3211 and Passmark single-thread score of 3828 support this. The GPU's 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 GB VRAM are the more likely limit at 1440p and above, since memory bandwidth is 288.0 GB/s and the bus is 128-bit.

The data shows no measured FPS scaling, but the benchmark scores imply that the CPU is not the dominant bottleneck at typical gaming resolutions. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 4070 SUPER, has a 1.2% higher average score, and the CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, is 0.2% lower, so neither component is drastically outclassing the other. The combined percentile of 82nd indicates that this pairing is above the median desktop build, but not in the top tier. For workloads that are heavily multithreaded, the CPU's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 will pull their weight, while for graphics-heavy tasks the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2336 and 22.08 TFLOPS will be the decisive factor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers strong scores across multiple benchmarks. In 3DMark, the 16-thread score is 7556, the 8-thread score is 5731, the 4-thread score is 3552, the 2-thread score is 1959, and the single-thread score is 1002. Cinebench results show a multicore score of 2292 in R15, 9553 in R20, and 22747 in R23, with single-core scores of 323, 1348, and 3211 respectively. Passmark scores include a multithread score of 26569, a single-thread score of 3828, integer math of 83723, floating point math of 60273, and data compression of 328397. The CPU's average score is 28185, placing it at the 80th percentile. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128 and is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28065, 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i9-11950H is 0.5% ahead with 28332.

The GPU's benchmark results are more limited but still informative. It scores 2336 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 83109 in Geekbench OpenCL, with an average score of 42723 at the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER with 43223 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with 43262 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with 43268 (1.3% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with 43301 (1.3% higher). This puts the RX 7650 GRE in the upper mid-range of GPUs, with a compute capability of 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 that is competitive with those rivals. The combined picture is a desktop build that is 82nd percentile overall, with the CPU slightly below the GPU in relative standing.

Who Should Build It

This build is for gamers who want high frame rates at 1080p and playable 1440p without stepping up to a top-tier GPU. The GPU's 83rd percentile and 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 are sufficient for most current titles, and the CPU's 80th percentile ensures that 1080p gaming will not be CPU-limited. Content creators working with video or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads; the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 is strong for a 65 W part, and the GPU's 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 can accelerate render workloads. Software developers will appreciate the CPU's integer math score of 83723 and the multithread score of 26569, which help with parallel compilation. Students and small business workstations that need a reliable desktop for office tasks, web development, or light media editing will find the 65 W CPU and 8 GB GPU VRAM adequate. The combined percentile of 82nd indicates this is above the typical desktop, but it is not a 4K or heavy compute system.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on Raptor Lake architecture, using Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, but its benchmark scores show it is a solid mid-range part. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and single-core score of 3211 indicate strong performance for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 3828 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 confirm that the CPU can handle demanding workloads. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, scores 28128, only 0.2% lower, which shows that the i5-13490F sits in a competitive mid-range segment. The CPU's 80th percentile is a good indicator of its place in the overall desktop landscape.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 83rd percentile and 22.08 TFLOPS FP32, combined with the CPU's 4.80 GHz boost and 16 threads, suggest that 1080p high-refresh gaming is achievable, though no measured FPS is available to confirm exact rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide enough multithreaded headroom for simultaneous game and stream encoding, while the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth can handle the frame buffer.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 83109 indicate solid acceleration for 1080p and 1440p video work, but the 8 GB VRAM may be a limit for long timelines.

3D rendering: The GPU's 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 and 128 TMUs provide good compute throughput, and the CPU's 16 threads help with scene preparation, but the 8 GB VRAM will restrict high-resolution textures.

Software development: The CPU's integer math score of 83723 and Passport multithread score of 26569 make it strong for code compilation and parallel testing, and the 16 threads support fast builds.

Student and office work: The 65 W CPU and 170 W GPU are modest for a desktop, and the 80th percentile CPU is more than sufficient for document editing, spreadsheets, and light multitasking, with the GPU providing acceleration for any occasional graphics tasks.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13490F have integrated graphics?

A: No, it has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU like the RX 7650 GRE is required for any display output.

Q: How much VRAM does the Radeon RX 7650 GRE have?

A: It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The GPU is at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42723.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435?

A: The i5-13490F is 0.2% ahead in average score (28185 vs 28128).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this pairing, so all frame-rate figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 4.80 GHz, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz.

Q: What power supply is suggested for the GPU?

A: The GPU has a 170 W TDP and the suggested PSU is 450 W.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13490F with the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $235, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $279 USD. The combined percentile is 82nd, placing this pair in the upper tier of desktop configurations. The CPU is at the 80th percentile and the GPU at the 83rd, indicating a balanced match. The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a dual-slot card with a 170 W TDP and a 450 W suggested PSU. The system is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, content creation, and development, and it does not target 4K or extreme compute workloads.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is built on the Navi 33 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The clock speeds are base 1720 MHz, game 2350 MHz, and boost 2695 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray-tracing cores. The pixel rate is 172.5 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 345.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 both at 22.08 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The card consumes 170 W and is powered by a single 8-pin connector, with a suggested PSU of 450 W. In benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2336 and the Geekbench OpenCL score is 83109, placing it at the 83rd percentile. It is 1.2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in average score, and 1.3% behind the RTX 5050 Mobile. For rendering, the 22.08 TFLOPS FP32 and 128 TMUs provide solid compute, while the 32 RT cores enable ray tracing, but the 8 GB VRAM is the main constraint for higher resolutions or large texture pools.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE

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