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88%
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97%
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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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57,367 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-13490F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE: Database Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 10-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with AMD's RDNA 4.0 graphics card, creating a desktop-class build that sits at the 84th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU holds an 80th percentile rank across all processors, while the GPU reaches the 87th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a high-tier pairing with strong headroom for demanding workloads. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the database, so all frame-rate discussions below are estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13490F compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435?

A: The i5-13490F posts an average benchmark score of 28185, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128 average score. This places the two processors statistically at parity, with the Intel chip holding a razor-thin edge in aggregate performance.

Q: What GPU benchmark scores does the Radeon RX 9070 GRE deliver?

A: The RX 9070 GRE scores 5424 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 109309 in Geekbench OpenCL. Its average benchmark score of 57367 puts it 0.7% behind the Intel Arc A580, which scores 57756 on average.

Q: Does the CPU support both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Core i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types through its dual-channel memory controller, though the FACT PACK does not list specific memory bandwidth figures. The motherboard choice will determine which memory generation is used.

Q: What is the power draw and PSU requirement for the GPU?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 GRE has a 220 W TDP and the suggested power supply is 550 W. It requires two 8-pin power connectors and occupies a dual-slot form factor.

Q: What PCIe interface does the CPU provide?

A: The i5-13490F provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, so the pairing is fully compatible with the latest PCIe generation.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded versus multithreaded workloads?

A: The i5-13490F scores 1002 in 3DMark single-thread and 7556 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 3211 single-core and 22747 multi-core, showing strong performance in both categories with notably higher scaling in multithreaded tasks.

Q: When was each component released and what were their launch prices?

A: The CPU was released on 2023-02-09 with a launch MSRP of $235, and the GPU was released on 2025-05-07 with a launch MSRP of 549 USD. Both components remain in active production.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-13490F delivers an average benchmark score of 28185, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly around this figure: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 trails by a mere 0.2% at 28128, the Intel Core i5-14500T is 0.4% behind at 28065, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE sits 0.5% lower at 28054. The only rival that beats it is the Intel Core i9-11950H, which scores 28332 and leads by 0.5%. This is a competitive mid-to-high-tier processor that trades blows with modern and previous-generation chips within a narrow performance band.

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE posts an average benchmark score of 57367, good for the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals all sit slightly ahead: the Intel Arc A580 scores 57756 (0.7% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM scores 58085 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc A570M scores 58239 (1.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT scores 58392 (1.8% higher). The deltaPct values are all negative for the RX 9070 GRE, meaning it trails each of these four rivals by less than 2%, which places it in a dense competitive cluster despite its high overall percentile.

The combined picture is a system with an 84th percentile overall rank. The GPU contributes the stronger relative standing at 87th percentile, while the CPU sits slightly lower at 80th percentile. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 5424, and in Geekbench OpenCL it reaches 109309. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 indicates substantial processing throughput, while its single-core score of 3211 shows competent per-thread performance. Together, these numbers suggest a balanced high-tier desktop configuration capable of handling both graphics-intensive and compute-heavy workloads, with the GPU as the slightly stronger component in relative terms.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm Intel process node. The die measures 215 mm². Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel controller, though the FACT PACK does not specify maximum capacities or speeds. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, ensuring modern connectivity for storage and graphics. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory for any display output.

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses the Navi 48 chip built on TSMC's 4 nm process, with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 151.0M per mm². It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and has a 220 W TDP with a 550 W suggested PSU. The card requires two 8-pin power connectors and is dual-slot wide. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a connectors.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on which component is the current bottleneck. Since the GPU sits at the 87th percentile versus the CPU's 80th, the processor is the relatively weaker link. Upgrading the CPU to a higher-tier Socket 1700 part would be the most direct improvement, though the FACT PACK does not specify which specific chips are available on this socket. Alternatively, the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so memory generation choice at build time affects future upgrade flexibility — DDR5 systems would have more headroom for memory-sensitive workloads. The 550 W PSU suggestion leaves room for modest upgrades, but a significantly more powerful GPU would require a higher-capacity power supply, as the FACT PACK does not list alternatives.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong performance in both gaming and productivity tasks without reaching extreme enthusiast tiers. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking makes it suitable for high-resolution gaming, while the CPU's 80th percentile supports content creation and multitasking. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution would benefit most from the RX 9070 GRE's graphics throughput, as the GPU becomes the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering software would leverage the CPU's 16 threads and 22747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, though the exact rendering performance depends on software optimization.

Software developers would find the 10 cores and 16 threads useful for compilation workloads, with PassMark multi-thread score of 26569 indicating strong parallel processing capability. Students and small business users building workstations would appreciate the dual memory support, allowing cost-effective DDR4 builds or higher-performance DDR5 configurations. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 17902 and data compression score of 328397 suggest reasonable performance for file archiving and security-related tasks. The true bottleneck of this build is its lack of measured FPS data — users must rely on the benchmark scores to estimate real-world frame rates, which introduces uncertainty for competitive gamers who demand precise performance numbers.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RX 9070 GRE's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5424 and 87th percentile GPU ranking indicate strong graphics horsepower, but without measured FPS data, the ability to hit 144 Hz or 240 Hz in esports titles cannot be confirmed from the FACT PACK. The GPU's 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput suggests capable rasterization performance for demanding titles at high settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads provide a solid foundation for encoding while gaming, though the FACT PACK does not list dedicated encoder hardware on either component. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 26569 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 suggest sufficient headroom to handle concurrent encoding and gaming workloads, assuming software encoding is used.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's 10 cores and the GPU's 109309 Geekbench OpenCL score supports GPU-accelerated effects and rendering in editing suites. The CPU's PassMark floating-point math score of 60273 indicates robust numerical processing, while the GPU's 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth helps with large video buffers and timeline scrubbing.

3D rendering: The CPU's 22747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score provides solid CPU-based rendering throughput, while the GPU's 48 ray tracing cores and 34.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance support GPU-accelerated renderers. The 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for moderate scene complexity, though very large scenes may exceed this capacity.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 83723 and random string sorting score of 34042 indicate strong compile and text-processing performance. The 24 MB shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code and data, while the dual memory support allows developers to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or faster DDR5 configurations.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3828 in PassMark handles everyday applications efficiently, and the 65 W TDP keeps power draw low for all-day use. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is overkill for office tasks but ensures smooth display performance for multiple monitors or high-resolution desktop environments.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 48 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It contains 53,900 million transistors across a 357 mm² die. The GPU features 3072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. Its memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The base clock runs at 1420 MHz, the game clock at 2220 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2790 MHz.

Ray tracing hardware includes 48 dedicated RT cores, though the FACT PACK does not list tensor cores or equivalent AI acceleration hardware. The GPU's pixel rate is 267.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 535.7 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution rasterization. FP32 performance is 34.28 TFLOPS with FP16 at the same 34.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics standards.

In benchmark terms, the GPU scores 5424 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 and 109309 in Geekbench OpenCL, with an average benchmark score of 57367 and 87th percentile placement. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Arc A580, AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, Intel Arc A570M, and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT — all outperform it by 0.7% to 1.8%, meaning this card sits just below a cluster of comparable performers. For rendering workloads, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p gaming with high textures, while the 48 RT cores provide entry-level ray tracing capability. The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate moderate power requirements relative to its performance class.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and carries a 65 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics and no unlocked multiplier. The launch MSRP was $235, and the part number is SRMC0.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. 3DMark scores progress from 1002 in single-thread to 1959 in 2-thread, 3552 in 4-thread, 5731 in 8-thread, 7556 in 16-thread, and 7550 in max-thread tests. Cinebench scores follow a similar pattern: R15 single-core 323 and multi-core 2292, R20 single-core 1348 and multi-core 9553, and R23 single-core 3211 and multi-core 22747. PassMark results include single-thread 3828, multi-thread 26569, integer math 83723, floating-point math 60273, data encryption 17902, data compression 328397, extended instructions 20837, physics 1915, random string sorting 34042, and find prime numbers 114.

The average benchmark score of 28185 places this CPU at the 80th percentile, with nearest rivals all within 0.5% of its performance. The 16-thread to max-thread scores being nearly identical (7556 vs 7550) suggests the processor reaches its full multithreaded potential with 16 threads, which aligns with its 10-core/16-thread configuration. For real workloads, this translates to strong performance in multithreaded applications like video encoding and 3D rendering, while the 3211 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures responsive performance in everyday tasks and lightly threaded applications.

Build Overview

This desktop-class build pairs Intel's Core i5-13490F with AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE, combining a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with an RDNA 4.0 graphics card. The CPU's 80th percentile rank and the GPU's 87th percentile rank produce a combined 84th percentile overall, placing this system in the upper tier of desktop configurations. The CPU provides 16 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the GPU delivers 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, 34.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and 48 ray tracing cores.

The overall tier is high-midrange to upper-midrange, with the GPU contributing slightly more to the system's relative standing than the CPU. Both components are in active production, and their release dates are separated by over two years — the CPU launched in February 2023 and the GPU in May 2025. This pairing makes sense for users who want strong 1440p or 4K gaming performance alongside capable multithreaded processing, without venturing into the extreme enthusiast segment. The absence of measured FPS data for this specific combination means the 84th percentile rank is based entirely on component-level benchmarks, which may not perfectly reflect real-world game performance.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a reasonably balanced pairing with the GPU as the marginally stronger component. The GPU sits at the 87th percentile while the CPU holds the 80th percentile, a difference of 7 percentage points. In GPU-bound workloads — typically high-resolution gaming at 1440p or 4K — the RX 9070 GRE's graphics throughput will be the primary determinant of frame rates, and the CPU's 16 threads and 4.80 GHz boost clock should provide adequate support without becoming a significant constraint. The CPU's single-thread score of 3211 in Cinebench R23 and 3828 in PassMark indicate it can feed the GPU efficiently in most gaming scenarios.

In CPU-bound workloads — such as 1080p gaming with low graphics settings, physics simulations, or heavy multitasking — the processor becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 80th percentile rank is respectable but not elite, and users pushing very high frame rates in esports titles may find the processor capping performance before the GPU reaches its potential. The GPU's 0.7% to 1.8% deficit against its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores suggests the graphics card is not the bottleneck in this pairing; instead, the CPU's lower relative percentile means it is more likely to limit performance in CPU-heavy scenarios.

For mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, the CPU's 16 threads handle concurrent encoding and game logic, but the 65 W TDP and 2.50 GHz base clock indicate this is not a high-power, extreme-performance processor. The estimated FPS picture, derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurement, suggests that the GPU will drive high frame rates in graphically intensive titles, while the CPU will maintain solid but not class-leading performance in processor-bound tasks. Users targeting maximum frame rates in CPU-sensitive games should consider the CPU as the first upgrade priority, while those prioritizing visual fidelity and resolution should keep the GPU in place.