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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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92 Score

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92 / 100

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Top 8% 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%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

41,187 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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

The Intel Core i5-13490F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti represents a specific configuration in the desktop build class, combining a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with a high-end Ampere graphics card. The build achieves a combined percentile of 82, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of desktop systems in the database. However, this analysis is based entirely on synthetic benchmark scores; no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. Consequently, all gaming performance figures discussed are estimates derived from the component scores, not direct gameplay measurements.

Who Should Build It

This configuration is suited for users who demand high performance in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound tasks. The CPU’s 80th percentile rank against all CPUs and the GPU’s 83rd percentile rank against all GPUs place this build in the upper tier of desktop systems. For gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K, the RTX 3080 Ti’s compute power, evidenced by its 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, is the primary driver. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU’s multi-threaded strength, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747, and the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory for large frame buffers.

Software developers compiling large codebases will find the 10-core, 16-thread CPU configuration capable of handling parallel builds, while the PassMark data compression score of 328397 suggests strong performance in archiving and data-heavy tasks. Students and small business workstations in this class would be overpowered for basic office work, but the data shows this is a system for demanding applications rather than light productivity. The absence of integrated graphics on the CPU means a discrete GPU is mandatory, reinforcing that this build targets users who need serious graphical and computational throughput.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process node from Samsung, housing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory clocked at 1188 MHz for an effective 19 Gbps data rate. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory is accessed via a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is critical for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset manipulation in rendering workloads.

The chip contains 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, alongside 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. This hardware configuration produces a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 34.10 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 34.10 TFLOPS on a 1:1 basis, indicates that the GPU handles both standard and reduced-precision compute tasks at identical rates, useful for AI inference where tensor cores are engaged. Benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a PassMark G3D score of 26896, placing the GPU in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 41187 is 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 40377, and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870. It trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB, which scores 41707, by 1.2% and the Tesla M40 at 41897 by 1.7%. In practical terms, the RTX 3080 Ti’s rendering performance is substantial, with the 12 GB VRAM being a limiting factor at very high resolutions or with heavy texture packs, but the bandwidth mitigates this for most scenarios.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is strong for its class. In 3DMark tests, the i5-13490F scores 7556 with 16 threads and 7550 with max threads, showing near-linear scaling beyond 8 threads, where it scores 5731. Single-thread performance is 1002 in 3DMark, with 2-thread and 4-thread scores of 1959 and 3552 respectively. Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 22747 and single-core of 3211, while R20 scores are 9553 multi-core and 1348 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a multi-thread score of 26569 and single-thread of 3828, with integer math at 83723 and floating-point math at 60273.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28185 places it in the 80th percentile. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065. It leads the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, scoring 28054, by 0.5%, but trails the Intel Core i9-11950H, which scores 28332, by 0.5%. These deltas are minimal, indicating the i5-13490F is competitively positioned among mid-range to upper-mid-range processors.

Combined, the CPU and GPU produce a system with a combined percentile of 82. The GPU’s 83rd percentile is slightly higher than the CPU’s 80th, suggesting the graphics card is the stronger component relative to its peer group. The overall picture is a balanced system where neither component drastically outclasses the other, though the GPU has a marginal edge in relative standing.

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. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, though memory bandwidth figures are not provided in the data. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, meaning the graphics card operates at its full bandwidth without being limited by the CPU’s newer PCIe generation.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest for a 10-core part, while the GPU has a TDP of 350 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 750 W, indicating that a power supply with that capacity or higher is required to handle peak loads. The GPU is dual-slot wide, measures 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, and uses a single 12-pin power connector, so case and PSU compatibility must be checked for these physical and electrical requirements.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on the GPU, as the CPU’s 80th percentile is respectable but the GPU’s 83rd percentile suggests headroom for a more powerful graphics card without immediate CPU bottlenecking. Alternatively, increasing memory speed or capacity would benefit memory-sensitive workloads, though no specific bandwidth numbers are available to quantify the impact. The socket’s support for 13th Gen Core processors means a higher-tier CPU could be installed later, but the current i5-13490F’s performance is sufficient for most tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 82, placing it above 82% of all desktop systems in the database.

Q: Does this CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-13490F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

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

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, accessed via a 384-bit bus with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i9-11950H?

A: The i5-13490F trails the i9-11950H by 0.5% in average benchmark score, with scores of 28185 and 28332 respectively.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 750 W, based on the GPU’s 350 W TDP.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance is estimated.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The CPU, a Raptor Lake-S part from the Core 13th Gen series, is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a 65 W TDP and a launch MSRP of $235. The GPU, from the GeForce 30-series, is an Ampere architecture chip with a 350 W TDP and a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The GPU’s production status is end-of-life, while the CPU remains active.

The build’s combined percentile of 82 indicates it sits in the upper tier of desktop systems, with the CPU at the 80th percentile and GPU at the 83rd percentile. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 41187 is higher than the CPU’s 28185, reflecting the graphics card’s greater absolute performance capability. This pairing is suited for high-end gaming and content creation, where the GPU handles rendering and the CPU manages physics, AI, and scene logic.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU is relatively even, but the data reveals nuanced behavior across workloads. The CPU’s 80th percentile and GPU’s 83rd percentile suggest the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers. In CPU-bound tasks like 3DMark single-thread tests, where the CPU scores 1002, the processor is the limiting factor. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like PassMark G3D, where the GPU scores 26896, the graphics card determines performance.

The FPS scaling, while not measured, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. At lower resolutions, where CPU load is higher, the i5-13490F’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark could bottleneck the GPU’s frame output. At higher resolutions, the GPU’s pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU’s multi-thread scores, such as 7556 in 3DMark 16-thread, are sufficient to feed the GPU. The 12 GB VRAM may limit texture detail at 4K, but the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth mitigates some of that pressure.

The PassMark physics score of 1915 indicates the CPU handles physics calculations adequately, while the GPU’s compute score of 15282 shows it excels at parallel compute tasks. In mixed workloads like gaming, the bottleneck shifts depending on the scene complexity; dense scenes with many objects favor the CPU’s 10 cores, while high-resolution textures and effects favor the GPU.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. 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 die size is 215 mm², and it supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but does not support ECC memory.

Benchmark scores show robust multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is notably high, indicating strong sustained all-core workloads. The single-core score of 3211 in R23 demonstrates competitive single-thread performance, which is critical for lightly threaded applications. PassMark data shows a multi-thread score of 26569 and a single-thread score of 3828, with integer math at 83723 and floating-point math at 60273, illustrating balanced arithmetic capabilities.

The CPU’s data encryption score of 17902 and extended instructions score of 20837 suggest it handles AES and SIMD workloads efficiently. The find prime numbers score of 114 is lower, indicating weaker performance in certain integer-heavy algorithms, but this is offset by the strong integer math score. The 80th percentile rank means it outperforms 80% of all CPUs in the database, making it a solid choice for mainstream high-performance builds.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination in the FACT PACK. Therefore, all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 83rd percentile and the i5-13490F’s 80th percentile suggest this build can handle demanding titles at high settings.

At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark could become a bottleneck in CPU-intensive games, potentially limiting frame rates to the GPU’s max output. The GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate indicate it can push high frame rates at this resolution, but the CPU may hold it back in scenes with many dynamic objects. At 1440p, the load shifts to the GPU, and the CPU’s 10 cores, with a max-thread score of 7550 in 3DMark, are likely sufficient to maintain high FPS.

At 4K, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors. The 83rd percentile GPU is capable of playable frame rates at 4K in many titles, but texture-heavy games may exceed the VRAM capacity, requiring reduced settings. The estimated FPS would be lower than at 1440p, but the GPU’s high compute throughput should still deliver a smooth experience in most games. Since these are estimates, actual performance varies by title and settings.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU’s 34.10 TFLOPS and the CPU’s 4.80 GHz boost clock support high frame rates, though the CPU’s single-thread score may limit 1080p performance in CPU-bound titles.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads, with a 3DMark max-thread score of 7550, can handle encoding and game logic simultaneously, while the GPU’s 320 tensor cores assist with AI-enhanced streaming features.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 accelerates export and rendering, while the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM handles large timelines and effects, with the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth facilitating quick previews.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 80 RT cores and 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide substantial ray tracing and compute performance, with the PassMark GPU compute score of 15282 indicating strong parallel processing.

Software development: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 26569, compile code efficiently, while the 24 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data.

Student and office work: This build is excessive for basic tasks, but the CPU’s 80th percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile ensure no lag in any productivity software, with the DDR4/DDR5 support allowing flexible memory configurations.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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System Balance Analysis

Intel Core i5-13490F

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Market Position

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Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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Who Should Build It

GPU Analysis

Benchmark Performance

Upgrade Path and Platform

FAQ

Build Overview

Balance and Bottleneck

CPU Analysis

Gaming Performance

Usage Scenarios

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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