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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i5-13490F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 form a desktop pairing that ranks in the 77th percentile overall, placing it above the majority of all possible configurations. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 350 W Ampere flagship with 24 GB of memory. The data shows a strong high-end system, but the combination is unusual: a mid-range, power-efficient processor paired with a top-tier, power-hungry graphics card. This analysis interprets the benchmark scores to determine where this pairing excels, where it falls short, and who should consider building it.

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. It operates with 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 a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This is a locked multiplier part, so overclocking is not supported.

Benchmark results indicate a processor with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 22,747 in multi-core and 3,211 in single-core. The multi-core score is particularly strong for a 65 W part, indicating that the 10-core configuration with 16 threads is well-suited for heavily parallel workloads like video rendering and compilation. The single-core score of 3,211 in Cinebench R23 suggests excellent performance in lightly-threaded tasks such as gaming and general responsiveness.

Looking at the 3DMark thread scaling tests, the CPU shows a clear progression: 1,959 for 2 threads, 3,552 for 4 threads, 5,731 for 8 threads, and 7,556 for 16 threads. The near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads (5,731 to 7,556) indicates that the hyper-threading implementation is efficient, extracting meaningful extra performance in multi-threaded scenarios. The PassMark multithread score of 26,569 and the floating-point math score of 60,273 further confirm the processor's capability in number-crunching tasks. The integer math score of 83,723 is notably high, suggesting strong performance in tasks that rely on integer operations, such as database workloads and certain scientific simulations.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 28,185 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which is only 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core i5-14500T, which is 0.4% faster. This puts the i5-13490F in a tight performance cluster with these parts, meaning that in real-world usage, the differences would be negligible. The processor is also 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE but 0.5% faster than the Intel Core i9-11950H. The data shows a processor that is a balanced performer for its class, offering high single-thread speed and respectable multi-thread throughput without requiring a high-power platform.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the foundation for a desktop build. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on platform cost and performance priorities. The processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, allowing for the latest high-bandwidth storage and graphics cards, although the GPU in this pairing uses PCIe 4.0.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 10-core part. This means a capable air cooler is sufficient to manage thermals, and the system does not require an elaborate liquid cooling solution. The GPU, however, is a different story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 has a 350 W TDP, and the suggested PSU for the system is 750 W. This is the critical headroom figure for the build: the combined power draw of the CPU and GPU is significant, and a quality 750 W power supply is the minimum requirement to ensure stability under load.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would be to focus on the GPU, as the CPU has headroom to drive more powerful graphics cards. Given the CPU's 65 W TDP, there is ample thermal and power budget to pair it with a more efficient or even more powerful GPU in the future without changing the power supply, provided the PSU is adequately sized. The platform itself is at the end of its socket generation, so a CPU upgrade would likely require a new motherboard, but for the current build, the i5-13490F is a solid foundation. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 suggests that a builder could choose to start with DDR4 to save costs or use DDR5 for higher bandwidth, depending on the motherboard's chipset.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear imbalance in performance class between the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. However, the GPU's absolute performance scores are much higher than the CPU's in their respective contexts. The RTX 3090's PassMark G3D score is 26,645, while the CPU's PassMark multithread score is 26,569. This near-equality in raw scores suggests that the two components are not entirely mismatched in raw compute, but their roles in a gaming system are different.

In gaming workloads, the CPU is often the limiting factor at lower resolutions, while the GPU is the limit at higher resolutions. Since there is no measured FPS data for this exact combination, analysis must rely on the benchmark scores. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,002 and its max-thread score of 7,550 indicate that it can handle the physics and game logic of most modern titles. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,118 is a high result, suggesting it can push high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

The bottleneck analysis depends on the workload. For 1080p high-refresh gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance will likely be the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its maximum frame rate. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,828 is good, but it is not in the top tier of gaming CPUs. For 4K gaming, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as the RTX 3090's raw rendering power is taxed by the higher pixel count, and the CPU's single-thread speed is less critical. In compute-heavy tasks like 3D rendering, the balance is more even: the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads can feed the GPU's 10,496 shading units effectively, but the CPU's 24 MB L3 cache may limit performance in some data-intensive workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance tier of the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 28,185, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. It performs within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and the Intel Core i9-11950H.

Q: How much memory does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. This is a high-capacity and high-bandwidth configuration suitable for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

Q: What is the power consumption of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is recommended?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP, and the GPU has a 350 W TDP. The suggested power supply for the system is 750 W, which provides the necessary headroom for the combined power draw of these components.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-13490F has a locked multiplier, meaning it does not support overclocking. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz is the maximum frequency it will achieve under load.

Q: What is the architecture and process node of the GPU?

A: The GPU is based on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a die size of 628 mm².

Q: What API features does the GPU support?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This includes hardware ray tracing and variable rate shading features.

Q: What is the release date of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F was released on 2023-02-09, and it is currently in active production status.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this pairing is viable, but the CPU will be the limiting factor. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,828 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1,002 are solid, but they are not top-tier for maximising frame rates in CPU-bound esports titles. The GPU has more than enough power to render frames quickly, but the CPU may not be able to feed it fast enough to reach the highest refresh rates.

For streaming and gaming at 1440p, this configuration is well-balanced. The CPU's 16 threads provide enough headroom to encode a stream using x264 while gaming, and the GPU's 328 tensor cores can also handle NVENC encoding tasks. The GPU's high 73rd percentile rank ensures smooth gameplay at this resolution, and the CPU's multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22,747) indicate it can handle the background tasks without impacting game performance.

For video editing, the CPU and GPU work well together. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,553 and PassMark multithread score of 26,569 will accelerate timeline scrubbing and effects processing. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is ideal for handling 4K and 8K video timelines, and its PassMark GPU compute score of 15,356 shows strong acceleration for rendering and exporting effects.

For 3D rendering, this is a formidable combination. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads will handle viewport and simulation tasks efficiently, while the GPU's 10,496 shading units and 82 RT cores provide massive parallel compute power. The GPU's FP32 performance of 35.58 TFLOPS is excellent for GPU-accelerated renderers, and the 24 GB VRAM allows for rendering large scenes without memory overflow.

For software development, the CPU is the star. The PassMark data compression score of 328,397 and integer math score of 83,723 indicate fast compilation times and efficient handling of large codebases. The GPU is less critical for this workload, but its compute capabilities can be used for local testing of machine learning models, with the 24 GB VRAM being particularly useful for training larger models.

For student and office work, this build is overkill but not inefficient. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,828 ensures a responsive system for document editing and web browsing, while the GPU's power is unused in these scenarios. The system will idle at low power, with the CPU's 65 W TDP being particularly efficient for desktop tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 28,300 million transistors on a large 628 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². The GPU has 10,496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units.

The memory subsystem is a key highlight: 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. This is a massive amount of VRAM and bandwidth, making the card suitable for 4K gaming with high-resolution textures, as well as professional workloads like 3D rendering and machine learning that require large memory footprints. The memory clock runs at 1219 MHz, with an effective data rate of 19.5 Gbps.

Clock speeds are a base of 1395 MHz and a boost of 1695 MHz. The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. The GPU's FP32 performance is 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also rated at 35.58 TFLOPS (1:1). This indicates that the card is not specialised for FP16 workloads but offers balanced performance across data types.

The RT and tensor cores are present in significant numbers: 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores. These are dedicated to ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, respectively. The GPU's benchmark scores show a PassMark G3D score of 26,645 and a PassMark GPU compute score of 15,356. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5,118. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 172,758, and the Vulkan score is 53,927.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 27,565 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, which is also 0.5% slower. The data shows that the RTX 3090, while from an older generation (released 2020-08-31), still performs competitively against newer mid-range parts. The card is end-of-life, but its performance remains relevant. It uses a triple-slot cooler, is 336 mm long, and requires a 1x 12-pin power connector, with a 750 W suggested PSU.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritise GPU performance above all else, particularly those working with large datasets or high-resolution content. Gamers targeting 4K resolution will find the RTX 3090's 73rd percentile rank and 24 GB VRAM sufficient for ultra-high settings, and the CPU's 80th percentile rank will not bottleneck at this resolution. Content creators working with 8K video or complex 3D scenes will benefit from the 24 GB VRAM, which prevents memory-related crashes and allows for larger render batches.

Software developers, particularly those using machine learning frameworks, will find the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and tensor cores valuable for training and inference tasks. The CPU's high integer math score of 83,723 ensures fast code compilation. Students and small business workstations can use this build for general productivity, but the high power draw of the GPU (350 W TDP) and the suggested 750 W PSU make it less efficient for office tasks. The build is best suited for users who have a specific need for high-end GPU compute or 4K gaming, as the CPU is more than capable but the overall system is biased towards graphics-intensive work.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) combining the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. The CPU is a mid-range, power-efficient processor, while the GPU is a high-end, power-hungry model. The combined performance tier, as indicated by the 77th percentile, is high, placing the system above the majority of other configurations. This is not a balanced build in terms of class; it pairs a 65 W CPU with a 350 W GPU, but the benchmark scores show that the CPU is not a weak link for most GPU-bound tasks. The overall tier is that of a high-performance desktop capable of handling demanding gaming and professional workloads, with the GPU being the dominant component in the system.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13490F achieves an average benchmark score of 28,185, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its key scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22,747 and a single-core of 3,211. The PassMark multithread score is 26,569, and the single-thread score is 3,828. These results show a CPU that is competitive with its nearest rivals, all of which are within 0.5% of its performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 achieves an average benchmark score of 27,565, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its key scores include a PassMark G3D of 26,645 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,118. The GPU's performance is within 1.1% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7800M.

The combined picture is a system in the 77th percentile. There is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination; all FPS discussions are estimated based on the benchmark scores. The CPU and GPU scores are close in raw value (28,185 vs 27,565), but the GPU is the clear performance leader in its respective domain, offering substantially more compute power for graphics tasks. The CPU's 80th percentile rank is strong, but it is not a top-tier gaming processor. The data suggests that this pairing is best suited for workloads where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, allowing the CPU to keep up without becoming a limiting factor.