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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + Intel Arc A770

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
88%
VS
GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score
Top 3% 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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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

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

This pairing combines Intel’s 10-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with Intel’s flagship Arc 7-series graphics card, targeting the high end of the mainstream desktop market. The data shows the CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all processors, while the GPU performs at the 90th percentile among all graphics cards, placing the combined system at the 85th percentile overall. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all game performance discussion is estimated from the individual component benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen family and uses the LGA 1700 socket. The chip runs at a 2.50 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Cache is arranged as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 pool. The die measures 215 mm², and the processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It does not include ECC memory support and is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking headroom is limited by design.

Benchmark results paint a picture of a well-rounded mid-range CPU with strong multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 22,747 points in multi-core and 3,211 points in single-core, indicating balanced performance across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The 3DMark thread scaling tests show a clear progression: 1,002 single-thread, 1,959 at 2 threads, 3,552 at 4 threads, 5,731 at 8 threads, and 7,556 at 16 threads. The near-identical scores between the 16-thread test (7,556) and the max-thread test (7,550) suggest the 16-thread configuration captures essentially all available performance, with no meaningful benefit from additional thread scheduling beyond that point.

PassMark results reinforce this interpretation. The multi-thread score of 26,569 stands well above the single-thread score of 3,828, showing roughly 7x scaling when all cores are engaged. Integer math performance is particularly strong at 83,723, with floating-point math at 60,273 and extended instructions at 20,837. Data compression scores of 328,397 indicate solid throughput for archiving and storage workloads, while data encryption at 17,902 is comparatively modest. The physics score of 1,915 in PassMark suggests adequate but not exceptional performance for physics simulation in games. The processor’s average benchmark score of 28,185 places it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, matching closely with rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28,128, 0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i5-14500T (28,065, 0.4% ahead), while trailing the Intel Core i9-11950H (28,332, -0.5% behind) by a negligible margin.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s headline numbers come from Cinebench R20, where it scores 9,553 multi-core and 1,348 single-core, and from the older R15 test at 2,292 multi-core and 323 single-core. These results indicate a processor that handles both productivity workloads and everyday responsiveness competently, though it is not a top-tier enthusiast chip. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,556 and max-thread score of 7,550 confirm that the 10-core/16-thread configuration is fully utilized under heavy load, with no thermal or power throttling visible in the data.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A770 delivers strong compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969 shows modern DirectX 12 gaming capability. Geekbench results are more striking: 109,175 in OpenCL and 94,284 in Vulkan. These scores place the GPU at the 90th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 68,809. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (69,000, -0.3% behind), AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (68,562, 0.4% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 (69,870, -1.5% behind), and NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (69,986, -1.7% behind). The GPU essentially trades blows with these professional and mining-oriented cards, which is notable for a consumer gaming product.

Combined, the CPU at the 80th percentile and GPU at the 90th percentile yield a system-level percentile of 85. This indicates the GPU is the stronger component relative to its market position, while the CPU is slightly less exceptional but still comfortably above average. For gaming, the GPU’s higher percentile suggests it can drive high frame rates at demanding settings, while the CPU’s 80th percentile position is sufficient to feed it in most scenarios without becoming the primary constraint.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates an asymmetric pairing where the GPU outranks the CPU by 10 percentile points. In gaming workloads, this typically means the GPU will be the limiting factor at high resolutions and high detail settings, as the graphics card’s 90th percentile position allows it to render frames faster than the CPU’s 80th percentile position can prepare them. However, the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores — particularly the 22,747 Cinebench R23 multi-core result and the 7,556 3DMark 16-thread score — suggest it can keep up with the GPU in most gaming scenarios, especially at 1080p where CPU load is higher relative to GPU load.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache is generous for a mainstream chip and helps reduce memory latency in game workloads. The memory bus supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving builders flexibility, though the actual bandwidth depends on which memory type is installed.

For non-gaming workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU’s 80th percentile and the GPU’s 90th percentile mean that compute-heavy tasks like 3D rendering or video encoding will likely be GPU-bound, while CPU-bound tasks like software compilation or spreadsheet calculations will rely on the processor’s 10 cores and 16 threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26,569 and integer math score of 83,723 indicate strong CPU throughput for productivity, while the GPU’s 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 performance provide substantial parallel compute capability. The lack of measured FPS data means exact bottleneck percentages cannot be quantified, but the percentile gap strongly suggests GPU-led performance in graphics workloads.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13490F a good match for the Intel Arc A770?

A: The CPU sits at the 80th percentile and the GPU at the 90th percentile among all components, with a combined system percentile of 85. The 10-percentage-point gap indicates the GPU is stronger relative to its market position, but the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads with a 4.80 GHz boost clock provide sufficient throughput to avoid severe bottlenecks in most workloads.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc A770 have, and is it enough for modern games?

A: The Arc A770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity is well above the 8 GB common on many mid-range cards and supports high-resolution textures and large game worlds without memory pressure.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compared to its rivals?

A: The i5-13490F scores 22,747 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7,556 in 3DMark 16-thread. Its average benchmark score of 28,185 is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28,128) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T (28,065), while trailing the Intel Core i9-11950H (28,332) by 0.5%.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: The i5-13490F is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning the clock multiplier is locked by Intel. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is the maximum rated frequency, and users cannot adjust the multiplier to push beyond this value.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This gives builders the option to use either older, more affordable DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 modules with higher bandwidth, depending on motherboard selection.

Q: What is the power requirement for the GPU?

A: The Arc A770 has a 225 W TDP and requires a 550 W power supply as suggested. It draws power through one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe power connector.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: The Arc A770 is marked as end-of-life in the data, with its successor being Battlemage. The CPU remains in active production status.

Who Should Build It

This desktop pairing targets users who want strong 1440p gaming performance with room for content creation. The GPU’s 90th percentile position and 16 GB VRAM make it suitable for gamers who play at high resolutions with maxed-out textures, while the CPU’s 80th percentile position handles modern game logic and physics without issue. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU’s 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 compute performance, alongside the CPU’s 22,747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score for CPU-accelerated tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will find the 10 cores and 16 threads useful, particularly given the PassMark integer math score of 83,723 and multithread score of 26,569. Students building a versatile desktop for coursework, light gaming, and occasional rendering workloads will find the balance acceptable, though the GPU is clearly the stronger component. Small business workstations handling spreadsheet-heavy workloads, data compression (PassMark score of 328,397), or encryption tasks (17,902) will perform adequately, but the hardware is overkill for basic office tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP and 225 W GPU TDP suggest a system that is not power-hungry by enthusiast standards, making it viable for a wide range of build sizes.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture using the DG2-512 chip, manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU has 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. Clock speeds are 2100 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 16 GB GDDR6 memory sits on a 256-bit bus delivering 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. Pixel fill rate is 307.2 GPixel/s and texture fill rate is 614.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 19.66 TFLOPS and FP16 at 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).

The GPU uses a dual-slot design with one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, requiring a 550 W power supply. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 2.0 connections. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering modern graphics standards. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16.

Benchmark results show the GPU’s compute strength. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 109,175 is notably higher than the Vulkan score of 94,284, indicating strong general-purpose compute performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,969 demonstrates modern gaming API capability. At the 90th percentile among all GPUs, the A770 outperforms the NVIDIA CMP 90HX by 0.3%, the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 by 0.4%, and trails the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 by 1.5% and NVIDIA Quadro P6000 by 1.7%. These rival cards are professional or mining-oriented products, meaning the A770 competes with much more expensive hardware in raw compute terms.

For rendering workloads, the 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing support, though the data does not include specific RT benchmark scores. The 16 GB VRAM is substantial for 3D scenes with complex geometry and large texture sets. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures the shading units have adequate data flow, and the 614.4 GTexel/s texture rate supports high-detail texture filtering. The GPU’s 90th percentile ranking indicates it is a top-tier performer in the overall GPU landscape, despite its end-of-life production status.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU’s 90th percentile position and 16 GB VRAM support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with modern detail settings. The CPU’s 80th percentile position and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance for game logic, as indicated by the 3,211 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 1,002 3DMark single-thread score.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads and 65 W TDP allow for software encoding while gaming, though the GPU’s 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests hardware encoding would offload the CPU effectively. The 24 MB L3 cache helps maintain smooth performance with concurrent game and encoding workloads.

Video editing: GPU acceleration via the 109,175 OpenCL score and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 performance speeds up effects rendering and color grading. The CPU’s 22,747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles timeline playback and export encoding, with data compression score of 328,397 supporting efficient file handling.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 32 ray tracing cores and 16 GB VRAM handle ray-traced scenes and large geometry caches. The 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth moves scene data efficiently, while the CPU’s 10 cores prepare geometry and manage scene graphs with the 83,723 integer math score.

Software development: The 10 cores and 16 threads accelerate compilation, with the 7,556 3DMark 16-thread score indicating strong parallel task throughput. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces recompilation time for large projects, and the 65 W TDP keeps power draw manageable during long build sessions.

Student and office work: This configuration is overspec’d for document processing and web browsing, but the CPU’s 3,828 PassMark single-thread score ensures responsive UI interactions. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is wasted on office tasks, making this a poor cost-effective choice for pure productivity, though it handles any academic workload without difficulty.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the LGA 1700 socket, which is shared across Intel’s 12th and 13th generation Core processors. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders a choice of memory technology at the time of construction. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, allowing a future GPU upgrade to leverage the latest PCIe standard, while the Arc A770 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The platform’s dual-channel memory bus means adding a second memory module improves bandwidth, though the specific memory bandwidth figures are not provided in the data.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP and the GPU has a 225 W TDP, with a suggested power supply of 550 W. This leaves headroom for component upgrades, assuming the PSU has sufficient connectors — the GPU requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin connector. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not an avenue for extending performance. The GPU is end-of-life with a successor named Battlemage, meaning a future GPU upgrade would likely target that newer architecture. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier LGA 1700 CPU with more cores, though the specific model is not in the data, or a newer GPU generation when available. The 16 GB VRAM on the current GPU is generous, so memory capacity is unlikely to be the reason for a GPU upgrade in the near term.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13490F processor with the Intel Arc A770 graphics card. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP, sitting at the 80th percentile among all processors. The GPU is an Arc A770 with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 4,096 shading units, and 32 ray tracing cores, at the 90th percentile among all graphics cards. The combined system percentile is 85, indicating a configuration that is stronger on the graphics side than the processor side. This pairing targets high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, content creation, and general productivity, with the GPU’s compute capabilities and VRAM capacity being the standout features. The CPU provides competent multi-threaded performance for everyday tasks and gaming, while the GPU delivers top-tier graphics throughput. The system is not measured for actual game FPS, so all performance assessments are based on the individual component benchmark scores and percentile rankings.