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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

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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
Well Balanced
CPU
88%
VS
GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 9060

16,014 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

1440p Ultra 4K High
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

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 form a desktop pairing that lands in the 70th percentile overall, a figure that places it above the majority of common builds. The CPU holds an 80th percentile rank against all processors, while the GPU sits at a 59th percentile against all graphics cards. This combination produces a system where the processor is the more dominant component, and the data indicates that for gaming, the graphics card will be the primary constraint at higher settings. Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, all frame rate discussions here are estimates derived from the core and graphics benchmark scores, not from direct game testing.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK explicitly contains no measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-13490F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060. Benchmark results indicate that frame rates must be estimated from the synthetic scores of each component rather than from in-game testing.

The graphics card’s PassMark G3D score of 17631 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, which suggests a card capable of smooth 1080p gaming in most modern titles. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, and the RX 9060 sits 0.7% ahead of that figure. This places the RX 9060 in the upper mid-range tier for rasterization performance. In practical terms, this translates to high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p for competitive titles and comfortable 60 FPS at 1440p for less demanding games, though the 8 GB VRAM capacity will limit texture quality at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark and 3828 in PassMark indicates strong per-core performance that will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides the headroom needed for gaming while running background tasks. For esports titles that rely heavily on single-core performance, this CPU should allow the RX 9060 to reach its maximum potential. However, for AAA games with heavy multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s 80th percentile rank suggests it will keep up with the GPU’s demands without issue.

At 4K resolution, the RX 9060’s 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute will likely fall short of maintaining 60 FPS in graphically intensive titles. The 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB GDDR6 memory are the limiting factors here, as they will struggle with the data throughput required for 4K textures. The 59th percentile GPU rank means users should expect to lower settings or use upscaling technologies to achieve playable frame rates at 4K. For 1080p and 1440p, the estimated frame rates are far more favorable, with the GPU’s performance aligning with its position between the RTX 3060 Ti and the Radeon RX 7700.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and a single-core score of 3211. These figures demonstrate a processor that excels in multi-threaded productivity while maintaining strong single-thread responsiveness. The 3DMark scores scale predictably with thread count: 1959 for 2 threads, 3552 for 4 threads, 5731 for 8 threads, and 7556 for 16 threads. This scaling indicates efficient core utilization across the 10 physical cores and 16 threads.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3322, which is a moderate result that aligns with its 59th percentile standing. Geekbench scores show an OpenCL result of 88183 and a Vulkan score of 39476, indicating solid compute performance for general workloads. The PassMark G3D score of 17631 and GPU compute score of 9919 further confirm the card’s position in the mid-range segment. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 16014, placing it 0.7% above the RTX 3060 Ti and 1% above both the Radeon R9 370X and Radeon RX 7700.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its rivals in the 80th percentile bracket, with the nearest competitor being the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 which scores 28128, only 0.2% behind the i5-13490F’s 28185 average. The GPU, in contrast, sits in the 59th percentile with less separation from its competitors. The Intel Core i9-11950H, a mobile chip, scores 28332, which is 0.5% ahead of the i5-13490F, showing that this desktop CPU competes well against higher-tier mobile parts. The overall 70th percentile combined rank suggests a balanced system where the CPU’s strength compensates for the GPU’s mid-range position.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is built on Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process from Intel. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, a configuration that provides a solid balance between single-threaded speed and multi-threaded throughput. The base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts up to 4.80 GHz, giving the processor significant headroom for burst workloads. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with L1 at 80 KB per core and L2 at 1.25 MB per core.

The 3DMark scores show a clear progression: 1959 for 2 threads, 3552 for 4 threads, 5731 for 8 threads, and 7556 for 16 threads. This near-linear scaling means the CPU effectively utilizes additional threads, making it suitable for heavily threaded applications like video encoding and 3D rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 confirms this capability, while the single-core score of 3211 indicates that the CPU also handles lightly threaded tasks with ease.

PassMark results reinforce the CPU’s strengths. The multi-thread score of 26569 and integer math score of 83723 show strong arithmetic performance, while the floating point math score of 60273 indicates good scientific computing capability. Data compression scores 328397, and encryption hits 17902, both respectable figures for a mid-range desktop processor. The single-thread PassMark score of 3828 places it ahead of many older desktop chips and competitive with current mid-range offerings.

The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking against all CPUs means it outperforms 80% of processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, scores 28128 on average, a mere 0.2% difference that puts them statistically tied. The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28065, 0.4% behind. This performance level makes the i5-13490F a strong choice for users who need a mix of gaming and productivity, as the 10-core layout handles both efficiently without the power draw of higher-core-count parts.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows an asymmetric pairing: the CPU sits in the 80th percentile while the GPU sits in the 59th percentile. This creates a system where the graphics card is the limiting factor for gaming workloads, while the CPU has headroom for compute-heavy tasks. In gaming, the RX 9060’s performance will dictate frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become constraints.

Evidence from the FPS scaling, while estimated, supports this analysis. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17631 and its 0.7% edge over the RTX 3060 Ti suggest that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough data to keep it busy. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and PassMark single-thread score of 3828 indicate that per-core performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most games. However, in CPU-intensive titles with heavy physics or AI calculations, the i5-13490F’s 80th percentile rank means it will hold up better than the GPU will at higher settings.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 allows it to handle rendering and compilation tasks, while the GPU’s compute score of 9919 in PassMark is less impressive but still serviceable. In this context, the CPU is the dominant component, and the GPU may limit performance in GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding or machine learning inference. The 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for light compute work, but the 8 GB memory capacity will restrict larger datasets.

The combined 70th percentile rank reflects this mixed profile. Users will experience a system that games well at 1080p and 1440p with the GPU as the bottleneck, but productivity users will find the CPU’s strength more apparent. The GPU’s 59th percentile means upgrading it later would yield significant gaming gains, while the CPU would remain relevant for several more generations.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture using a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Navi 44 chip contains 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 149.2 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 28 ray tracing cores. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s.

Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, effective 18 Gbps. This bandwidth is modest for a modern GPU and will be a limiting factor in high-resolution gaming and texture-heavy workloads. The base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The FP32 and FP16 performance are both 21.43 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio that simplifies compute workloads.

The GPU’s benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3322, which is a moderate DX12 result. Geekbench OpenCL scores 88183 and Vulkan scores 39476, reflecting solid general compute. PassMark results are mixed: DirectX 11 scores 182, DirectX 12 scores 44, DirectX 10 scores 104, and DirectX 9 scores 280. The G3D score of 17631 and G2D score of 1002 place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 on average, with the RX 9060 sitting 0.7% ahead. The Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 both score 15862 and 15852 respectively, with the RX 9060 ahead by 1%. This puts the RX 9060 in the upper mid-range tier, roughly equivalent to an RTX 3060 Ti in raw rasterization. Ray tracing performance is less clear, given the 28 RT cores and the lack of dedicated tensor cores, but the RDNA 4.0 architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13490F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

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

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% higher than the RTX 3060 Ti’s average score of 16129. This indicates the RX 9060 is slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Does this system support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The motherboard choice will determine which memory type is used.

Q: What is the recommended power supply for this build?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 132 W and the suggested PSU is 300 W. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, so a 300 W power supply provides adequate headroom for the entire system.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-13490F does not include integrated graphics. A discrete GPU, such as the Radeon RX 9060, is required for display output.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RX 9060?

A: The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2250 MHz, effective 18 Gbps.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded workloads like video rendering?

A: The i5-13490F scores 22747 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7556 in 3DMark max threads. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself, allowing for high-bandwidth connectivity to modern GPUs and NVMe drives. The motherboard choice will determine which memory type and PCIe configuration is available, but the CPU itself is compatible with both.

The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The RX 9060 has a TDP of 132 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This leaves significant headroom for upgrades, as the CPU’s 65 W TDP means the total system draw is well under 300 W. Users looking to upgrade the GPU in the future will have ample power budget for a more power-hungry card.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP and locked multiplier indicate that it is not intended for overclocking, but its boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides solid performance out of the box. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so users can choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5 memory. The L3 cache of 24 MB shared is sufficient for gaming and productivity, and the 10-core, 16-thread layout will remain relevant for several years.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s 80th percentile rank suggests it can handle a faster graphics card without bottlenecking. The RX 9060’s 59th percentile rank is the weaker link in this system, and upgrading to a higher-tier GPU would provide immediate gaming benefits. The CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support ensures compatibility with future GPUs, and the 300 W PSU recommendation leaves room for a card with a higher TDP.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Radeon RX 9060, landing in the 70th percentile overall. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the GPU is a RDNA 4.0 card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The system is designed for users who prioritize CPU performance for productivity while maintaining solid gaming capability.

The CPU’s 80th percentile rank makes it the standout component, outperforming 80% of all processors in the database. The GPU’s 59th percentile rank is more modest, placing it in the upper mid-range tier for graphics. The combination yields a system that excels in multi-threaded workloads like video editing and 3D rendering, while providing competent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance.

The overall tier is upper mid-range, suitable for users who want a versatile machine for both work and play. The CPU’s strength means that the system will remain responsive in productivity tasks for years, while the GPU can be upgraded later to extend gaming longevity. The 10 nm CPU process and 4 nm GPU process represent current generation technology, and both components are active in production.

Who Should Build It

The Intel Core i5-13490F and Radeon RX 9060 pairing suits gamers who play at 1080p or 1440p and prioritize smooth frame rates over maximum graphical fidelity. The GPU’s 0.7% edge over the RTX 3060 Ti indicates it handles competitive titles well, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures minimal input lag. Gamers who favor esports titles will benefit from the high boost clock and responsive per-core performance.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software compilation will find the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities valuable. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and PassMark multi-thread score of 26569 indicate efficient handling of rendering workloads. The GPU’s compute performance is adequate for GPU-accelerated effects, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit larger projects.

Software developers and students will appreciate the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads for parallel compilation and running virtual machines. The 80th percentile CPU rank ensures smooth multitasking, while the GPU provides enough compute for light machine learning experiments. Small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and office applications will find this system more than capable, with the CPU’s data compression score of 328397 indicating strong database performance.