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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + Intel Arc B580

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88%

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92%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc B580

23,021 Benchmark Score

Top 8% Market Ranking

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90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and Intel Arc B580 form a modern desktop pairing that targets the high-volume mainstream segment, combining a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with Intel’s latest Battlemage graphics architecture. This analysis is based entirely on the provided benchmark database, and it is important to note upfront that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores and percentile rankings, not direct gameplay data.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame data for this CPU+GPU pairing, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the individual component benchmark scores. The Intel Arc B580 GPU sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895, deltaPct 0.6) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061, deltaPct -0.2), placing the B580 within striking distance of the RTX 2080’s legacy performance level. The GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it is capable of handling modern titles at 1080p with high detail settings, though the lack of measured data means exact frame rates cannot be verified.

For the CPU side, the Core i5-13490F posts an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3211 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in games that are not heavily multi-threaded. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5731 and the max-thread score of 7550 suggest that the 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for modern game engines that utilize multiple cores.

At 1080p resolution, this pairing is estimated to deliver smooth gameplay in most competitive and action titles, with the CPU’s single-thread strength preventing bottlenecks in typical gaming scenarios. Moving to 1440p, the GPU becomes the more likely limiting factor, though the Arc B580’s 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width provide sufficient capacity for high-resolution textures. At 4K, the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking suggests that users would need to reduce settings to achieve playable frame rates, as the 13.67 TFLOPS compute is below the threshold for demanding 4K ultra settings in most AAA releases. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 reinforces this assessment, indicating moderate DirectX 12 performance that aligns with the GPU’s mid-range positioning.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-13490F and the Arc B580 is skewed toward CPU headroom in most gaming workloads. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 68th percentile means the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution gaming with high frame rates, the i5-13490F’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark and 3828 in PassMark single-thread tests provide enough power to feed the GPU without creating a processor-side bottleneck. The PassMark physics score of 1915 further supports this, as physics calculations often stress the CPU in game engines.

However, in GPU-bound scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the Arc B580 will be the limiting factor. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 23021 is only 0.6% higher than the RTX 2080’s 22895, indicating that the B580’s raw compute is comparable to a previous-generation high-end card. The 190 W TDP of the GPU versus the 65 W TDP of the CPU highlights the disparity in power draw, with the GPU consuming nearly three times the power of the processor. This power difference translates into thermal and performance characteristics where the GPU is more likely to hit its limits first in graphically intensive workloads.

The FPS scaling between the two components follows a predictable pattern: at 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (3DMark 2-thread score of 1959) ensures that the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU still has reserve capacity. At 1440p, the GPU’s workload increases, and the B580’s 456.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes more relevant, though the GPU’s 68th percentile suggests it will struggle to maintain high FPS in demanding titles. The combined percentile of 74 for this build indicates that, on average, this pairing performs better than 74% of all tested configurations, but the balance is clearly tilted toward the CPU having more headroom than the GPU is able to utilize.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more affordable DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits, though the FACT PACK does not specify memory bandwidth figures for either type. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the processor, providing ample bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage, while the Arc B580 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 slots.

The platform’s memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that users upgrading from an older LGA1700 system can potentially reuse their existing memory, though the dual-channel configuration limits the maximum bandwidth compared to quad-channel platforms. The CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide sufficient cache hierarchy for gaming and productivity workloads, but the lack of ECC memory support makes this platform unsuitable for error-sensitive workstation tasks.

For a sensible next upgrade, the GPU is the more obvious candidate for replacement, given that the CPU has higher headroom. The Arc B580’s 450 W suggested PSU requirement and 1x 8-pin power connector mean that a system with a higher-wattage PSU could accommodate a more powerful GPU in the future. The CPU’s 65 W TDP leaves significant thermal and power headroom for a more demanding processor, but the Socket 1700 platform is limited to 13th Gen and 14th Gen Intel parts, so future upgrades would be constrained to the same generation or a minor refresh. The system’s 74th combined percentile suggests that upgrading the GPU to a higher-tier card would yield more noticeable performance gains than upgrading the CPU, which already outperforms its GPU counterpart in relative terms.

Who Should Build It

This build targets gamers who prioritize 1080p and 1440p gaming with high refresh rates, as the CPU’s strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3828) and the GPU’s 12 GB memory capacity are well-suited for these resolutions. The 68th GPU percentile and 80th CPU percentile indicate that this system is a solid mid-range option for users who play competitive titles like first-person shooters or MOBAs, where frame rates above 60 FPS are achievable based on the benchmark scores. Casual gamers who prefer single-player adventures at 1440p with medium-to-high settings would also find this build viable, though the GPU’s performance relative to the RTX 2080 (0.6% deltaPct) suggests that very demanding titles may require settings adjustments.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering would benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and the PassMark multithread score of 26569. The GPU’s 7729 PassMark compute score and 92821 Geekbench OpenCL score indicate that it can accelerate certain rendering and encoding workloads, though it is not a top-tier compute card. Software developers compiling code would appreciate the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 83723 demonstrating strong integer performance for compilation tasks. Students and small business workstations would find this build more than adequate for office productivity, web browsing, and light multi-tasking, though the discrete GPU may be overkill for these use cases, and the CPU’s integrated graphics are absent, requiring the discrete card at all times.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node. The CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that makes it power-efficient for a desktop part. The cores are arranged in a hybrid configuration typical of Raptor Lake, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact performance-core and efficiency-core split, only the total core and thread counts. The 215 mm² die size and 24 MB shared L3 cache provide a substantial cache pool for gaming and productivity, while the 80 KB L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core ensure low-latency access to frequently used data.

In benchmark terms, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 and the max-thread score of 7550 are nearly identical, indicating that the CPU is well-utilized across all threads and that adding more threads beyond 16 does not yield significant gains. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 places the CPU in a strong position for multi-threaded workloads, while the single-core score of 3211 is competitive for gaming. The PassMark data compression score of 328397 and data encryption score of 17902 highlight the CPU’s strengths in data-intensive tasks, while the extended instructions score of 20837 suggests good SIMD performance for workloads like video encoding. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185, places it just 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (score 28128) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i5-14500T (score 28065), showing that it is tightly clustered with its direct competitors.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1002) is strong enough to drive frame rates above 144 FPS in less demanding esports titles at 1080p, based on the benchmark data. The GPU’s 68th percentile ranking suggests that it can keep pace at this resolution, though exact FPS figures are unverified.

Streaming: The 10-core, 16-thread CPU provides enough headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding, with the PassMark multithread score of 26569 supporting this claim. The GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS compute can assist with encoding tasks, though the lack of dedicated tensor cores (null in the FACT PACK) means no specific AI acceleration for stream enhancement.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and PassMark floating-point math score of 60273 indicate strong performance for rendering and effects, while the GPU’s 92821 OpenCL score can accelerate certain effects and exports. The 12 GB GPU memory is sufficient for 4K timeline work with multiple layers.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 7550 and PassMark integer math score of 83723 provide solid CPU rendering performance, while the GPU’s 7729 PassMark compute score offers moderate GPU-accelerated rendering. The 20 RT cores in the Arc B580 support hardware ray tracing, but the GPU’s overall 68th percentile suggests it is not a dedicated render workstation card.

Software development: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with the PassMark integer math score of 83723, are well-suited for parallel compilation tasks. The L3 cache of 24 MB helps with frequently accessed code modules, and the PCIe Gen 5 support allows for fast NVMe storage to reduce build times.

Student and office work: The CPU’s single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3828) handles everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing with ease. The 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for all-day use, though the lack of integrated graphics means the discrete GPU must remain active, increasing idle power draw.

FAQ

Q: What is the estimated gaming performance of this build at 1080p?

A: The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination, so figures are estimates. Based on the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking, 1080p high-refresh gaming is achievable, with the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark supporting high frame rates, though the GPU’s 13.67 TFLOPS compute may limit settings in very demanding titles.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895) and 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (score 23061). It is also 0.7% lower than the RTX 3080 (score 23172), placing it in a similar performance tier to these older high-end cards.

Q: Does the Core i5-13490F support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplierUnlocked field is false, meaning the CPU’s clock multiplier is locked and cannot be adjusted for overclocking. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is the maximum achievable under load.

Q: What memory types does this platform support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The FACT PACK does not list memory bandwidth figures, so performance differences between the two types cannot be quantified here.

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

A: The GPU’s suggested PSU is 450 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 65 W. The GPU requires a single 8-pin power connector and has a TDP of 190 W, so a 450 W PSU is the minimum recommendation, though the exact total system power draw is not specified.

Q: What is the socket type and upgrade path?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports 13th Gen and 14th Gen Intel processors. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU and PCIe 4.0 x8 for the GPU, and memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, but the socket is limited to these generations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-13490F has an average benchmark score of 28185, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (score 28128) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T (score 28065). It is 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i9-11950H (score 28332), showing it is competitive with a wide range of desktop and mobile processors.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the Intel Core i5-13490F with the Intel Arc B580, representing a mid-range system designed for gaming and productivity. The combined percentile of 74 means this configuration outperforms 74% of all tested builds in the database, placing it solidly in the upper-mid tier. The CPU is the stronger component, with an 80th percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 68th percentile, which means the processor provides more headroom than the graphics card can fully utilize in most scenarios. This pairing is best described as a balanced mainstream desktop that prioritizes CPU performance for gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU offering enough power for smooth gameplay at these resolutions, though not for 4K ultra settings. The build’s launch MSRP is $235 for the CPU and 249 USD for the GPU, making it a mid-range option in terms of component cost, though pricing details are limited to these figures.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 28185, ranking it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its strongest results include a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and a PassMark multithread score of 26569, while the single-thread performance is represented by a PassMark single-thread score of 3828 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1002. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, scores 28128, which is only 0.2% lower, indicating that the i5-13490F is at the top of its performance tier. The Intel Core i5-14500T and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE score 28065 and 28054, respectively, with deltaPct values of 0.4% and 0.5% relative to the i5-13490F, confirming that the CPU is slightly ahead of these alternatives.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 23021, ranking it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its most notable scores include a PassMark G3D score of 15748, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 1% higher, placing the Arc B580 in a tight cluster with these older or lower-tier cards. Combined, the CPU and GPU deliver a 74th percentile build ranking, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 22747) complementing the GPU’s solid compute performance (PassMark compute 7729) to create a system that is capable for both gaming and productivity, though the lack of measured FPS data means the exact frame rates remain estimates.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + Intel Arc B580

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Balance and Bottleneck

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Call of Duty: Warzone

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Cyberpunk 2077

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