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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-13490F + Intel Arc B570: Benchmark Analysis

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 13th-generation Core i5-13490F processor with Intel's Arc B570 graphics card, built on the Raptor Lake and Xe2-HPG architectures respectively. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all tested processors while the GPU ranks at the 65th percentile, yielding a combined percentile of 73. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussions in this analysis are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores of each component.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which places it within the 12th and 13th generation Core ecosystem. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more available memory modules or newer higher-bandwidth DDR5 kits. The platform does not support ECC memory, which narrows its appeal for error-sensitive workstation tasks but is entirely typical for consumer desktop builds.

The processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is the current high-bandwidth standard for modern graphics cards and NVMe storage. However, the Arc B570 GPU itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, meaning the GPU will operate within the older PCIe 4.0 standard even though the CPU can support PCIe 5.0 devices. This is not a bottleneck in practice for most workloads, as the GPU's bandwidth requirements are satisfied by the x8 Gen 4 connection.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 10-core desktop processor. The GPU has a 150 W TDP, and the suggested PSU for the combined system is 450 W. This leaves substantial headroom for a system with modest additional components — a typical motherboard, one or two storage drives, and standard cooling will fit comfortably within that power budget. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector, which is standard for mid-range cards.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data indicates the platform can accommodate a more powerful 13th-generation Core i7 or i9 processor on the same socket, provided the motherboard's VRM and BIOS support it. On the GPU side, the PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU mean a future graphics card using Gen 5 would be fully supported, though the current B570's Gen 4 x8 interface means users should verify compatibility with newer cards that may require Gen 5 bandwidth. Memory can be upgraded between DDR4 and DDR5 only by changing the motherboard, so choosing the right memory type at build time is critical.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 73, sitting between the CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 65th percentile, indicates a system where the graphics card is the more limiting component in graphics-intensive workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 28185 places it ahead of the GPU's average score of 20556, confirming that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card in most scenarios.

In CPU-bound workloads — such as physics simulation, data compression, or software compilation — the Core i5-13490F will be the primary driver. Its multi-threaded 3DMark score of 7556 at 16 threads and 7550 at max threads shows strong scaling across cores. The single-thread score of 1002 indicates the processor handles lightly-threaded tasks competently, so the GPU becomes the bottleneck in gaming scenarios where frame rates are limited by graphics rendering rather than game logic.

For GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering in DirectX 12 or Vulkan, the Arc B570's performance will dictate the overall system throughput. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 are the relevant metrics here. The CPU's high multi-core performance — Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 — ensures it will not starve the GPU of draw calls or physics updates in most real-world applications.

The FPS scaling picture, though not measured directly, can be inferred from the benchmark distribution. At lower resolutions where CPU performance matters more, the i5-13490F's strong single-thread and 4-thread scores (1002 and 3552 respectively in 3DMark) will help maintain high frame rates. At higher resolutions where GPU load increases, the Arc B570's 65th percentile position will be the limiting factor.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13490F delivers an average benchmark score of 28185, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128 — a delta of just 0.2% in favor of the Intel chip. The Intel Core i5-14500T trails by 0.4% with a score of 28065, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is 0.5% behind at 28054. The Intel Core i9-11950H, a mobile flagship from an older generation, scores 28332, putting it 0.5% ahead of the i5-13490F.

In Cinebench tests, the processor scores 22747 in R23 multi-core and 3211 in R23 single-core. The R20 results show 9553 multi-core and 1348 single-core, while R15 shows 2292 multi-core and 323 single-core. These numbers indicate strong sustained multi-threaded performance for a 65 W part. PassMark results reinforce this: multi-thread score of 26569, single-thread of 3828, integer math at 83723, floating-point math at 60273, and data compression at 328397.

The Intel Arc B570 GPU achieves an average benchmark score of 20556, ranking at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 — a mere 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% ahead at 20582, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 0.4% behind at 20480. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails by 0.5% with a score of 20662. The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 14195, with a compute score of 7281, and Geekbench scores of 83514 in OpenCL and 96844 in Vulkan.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU outperforms the GPU in percentile terms by 15 points. This means the processor is capable of feeding the graphics card in most scenarios, and the overall system performance is bounded by GPU capabilities in graphics-heavy applications while excelling in CPU-intensive tasks.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this combination is a desktop builder seeking balanced performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming plus productivity workloads. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking makes it suitable for gamers at these resolutions who also run streaming or recording software simultaneously. The 10 cores and 16 threads handle background tasks without compromising game performance, as evidenced by the strong 8-thread 3DMark score of 5731.

Content creators working with video editing software will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and the GPU's compute capabilities. The PassMark GPU compute score of 7281 indicates the Arc B570 can accelerate rendering tasks, though the CPU will handle most encoding and decoding workloads. Software developers compiling code will see strong performance from the multi-threaded scores, particularly the PassMark integer math score of 83723 and data encryption score of 17902.

Students and small business users building workstations for office productivity, web development, or light data analysis will find this system adequate. The CPU's single-thread performance of 3828 in PassMark ensures responsive everyday computing, while the GPU's 10 GB VRAM provides enough capacity for multi-monitor setups and productivity applications. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps cooling requirements modest, making it suitable for compact desktop builds.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 together suggest capable 1080p gaming performance for most titles.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking among GPUs indicates it should handle esports titles and moderately demanding games smoothly. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 11 score of 118 and DirectX 12 score of 72 suggest that DX11 titles may perform relatively better than DX12 ones, though the GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) for modern game features. The CPU's strong single-thread performance will help maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 10 GB GDDR6 VRAM provide sufficient capacity for this resolution, but the overall compute throughput of 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 will cap performance in demanding titles. Users should expect lower frame rates at 1440p ultra compared to 1080p, with the GPU's 65th percentile position indicating mid-range performance.

The 18 ray tracing cores on the GPU suggest some ray tracing capability, but the 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute means ray-traced workloads will be demanding. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 is notably higher than its OpenCL score of 83514, indicating that Vulkan-based games may perform better than those using other APIs.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 73, with the CPU at the 80th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all tested components.

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

A: The i5-13490F scores 28185 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T.

Q: Does this GPU support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the GPU?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU is 450 W, based on the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 150 W TDP.

Q: What socket does the CPU use, and what memory does it support?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, meaning the CPU is not designed for manual overclocking.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, using a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU runs at a fixed clock of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz providing 19 Gbps effective speed. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a mid-range graphics card.

The GPU contains 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines. Its compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (at 2:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. The 18 ray tracing cores support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the overall compute throughput will limit the complexity of ray-traced scenes.

In benchmark tests, the GPU achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, placing it at the 65th percentile. Its PassMark G3D score of 14195 and compute score of 7281 indicate solid general-purpose compute performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 significantly exceeds the OpenCL score of 83514, suggesting the GPU is well-optimized for Vulkan applications. The nearest rival, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, is only 0.1% behind in average score, making this GPU competitive with that mobile part despite being a desktop card.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM provides adequate capacity for 1080p and 1440p textures, while the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures data flows efficiently. The dual-slot design with a 272 mm length and 115 mm height requires standard case clearance, and the single 8-pin power connector keeps installation straightforward.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the Intel Arc B570, creating a mid-range system that sits at the 73rd combined percentile. The CPU, with its 80th percentile ranking, is the stronger component, while the GPU at the 65th percentile is the more modest performer. This asymmetry means the system is well-suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads like video encoding, software compilation, and multitasking, while still delivering respectable graphics performance for gaming and creative applications.

The CPU's 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for a desktop build, keeping thermal and power requirements low. The GPU's 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU means the total system power draw is manageable for standard desktop power supplies. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders cost flexibility, and the PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide future-proofing for storage and expansion.

The overall tier, based on the combined percentile of 73, places this system in the upper-mid-range category. It outperforms the majority of tested systems while not reaching the top tier occupied by high-end CPUs and GPUs. For a desktop build, this combination offers a strong balance of CPU compute power and GPU capabilities, with the processor providing a solid foundation for future GPU upgrades.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake-S codename. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and the 65 W TDP allows for efficient operation without requiring high-end cooling solutions.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache benefits workloads with large working sets, such as database operations and complex simulations. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though it does not support ECC memory. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering high bandwidth for graphics and storage.

In benchmark performance, the CPU achieves an average score of 28185, ranking at the 80th percentile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance for a 65 W part, while the single-core score of 3211 indicates good responsiveness for everyday tasks. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1959 at 2 threads to 7550 at max threads, with 7556 at 16 threads, indicating efficient utilization of all cores. PassMark scores reinforce this: integer math at 83723, floating-point math at 60273, data compression at 328397, and encryption at 17902.

The processor's release date was February 9, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $235. It is an active production part with part number SRMC0. The nearest rival, AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, is only 0.2% ahead in average score, making this CPU highly competitive in its class. The performance characteristics make it suitable for gaming, content creation, and productivity workloads where multi-threaded performance is beneficial.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and the GPU's 65th percentile ranking suggest this system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p in esports titles, where frame rates are typically CPU-limited. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and users should expect lower frame rates in demanding titles.

Streaming: The 10-core, 16-thread CPU with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 provides ample headroom for encoding video while gaming. The PassMark data compression score of 328397 indicates the CPU can handle real-time encoding workloads without significant impact on game performance.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multi-thread performance and GPU compute capabilities (PassMark GPU compute score of 7281) supports video editing workflows. The CPU will handle timeline processing and encoding, while the GPU accelerates effects and rendering in compatible applications.

3D rendering: The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9553 and the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute make this system capable of moderate 3D rendering workloads. The 10 GB VRAM on the GPU provides adequate memory for scenes at reasonable complexity, though very large scenes may require more VRAM.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 83723 and data encryption score of 17902 indicate strong performance for compiling code and handling development workloads. The 16 threads allow parallel builds, and the single-thread performance of 3828 ensures responsive IDE interaction.

Student and office work: The CPU's 80th percentile ranking and the GPU's 65th percentile provide more than adequate performance for document processing, web browsing, and spreadsheet work. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps the system quiet and cool, suitable for shared workspaces. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM supports multiple monitors and graphics-accelerated office applications without strain.