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

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System Balance Analysis

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CPU

88%

GPU

99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score

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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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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F is built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture and installs into the Intel Socket 1700 platform. This socket is shared with other 13th generation Core processors, making it a straightforward upgrade point for users coming from earlier LGA1700-compatible boards, provided the BIOS is updated. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, which gives builders flexibility in choosing between existing cheaper DDR4 modules or migrating to newer DDR5 kits. There is no ECC memory support, so this platform is not aimed at workstations requiring error-correcting memory.

For expansion, the processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself. This is significant because it means the primary graphics card slot can run at Gen 5 speeds, though the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti in this pairing uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The RTX 3090 Ti still operates at full bandwidth in a Gen 5 slot since PCIe is backward compatible, but the CPU's support for the newer standard future-proofs the platform for next-generation storage and accelerators that may use Gen 5 signaling.

The power delivery situation is notable. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a 10-core part and means most mainstream air coolers and entry-level liquid coolers will handle it without issue. The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 3090 Ti has a 450 W TDP, and the suggested power supply for the system is 850 W. This is a critical consideration: while the CPU draws relatively little, the combined system load when both components are stressed will be dominated by the graphics card. The GPU also uses a single 16-pin power connector, which requires either a native ATX 12VHPWR cable from an 850 W PSU or an adapter. Builders should confirm their power supply has the necessary connectors before committing to this pairing.

A sensible next upgrade path depends on the user's priorities. If gaming is the primary use case, the RTX 3090 Ti is already at the 95th percentile for all GPUs, so upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake part (such as an i7 or i9 on the same socket) would provide more headroom for heavily threaded background tasks while gaming. If productivity is the focus, the i5-13490F's 10 cores and 16 threads are strong, but moving to a processor with more performance cores would reduce render times in CPU-bound workloads. The platform's DDR4/DDR5 support means memory can be upgraded independently of the motherboard, but a full rebuild would be required to move to a newer socket. Given the GPU's end-of-life status, the most meaningful upgrade in the future would be replacing the RTX 3090 Ti with a newer generation card, though the PCIe 4.0 interface will likely remain sufficient for several more GPU generations.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data for this combination is drawn from separate CPU and GPU scores, as no measured FPS figures exist for the exact pairing. The Core i5-13490F achieves an average benchmark score of 28185, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. This is a strong result for a mainstream desktop processor. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped the mid-range is: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28065 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 (0.5% behind). The only rival ahead is the Intel Core i9-11950H at 28332, which leads by 0.5%. Essentially, the i5-13490F trades blows with these parts, landing within a fraction of a percent of each—differences that are within benchmark noise.

The GPU side is far more decisive. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores an average of 131938, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. This is an elite-tier result. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA L4 at 131072 (0.7% behind), the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation at 135218 (2.4% ahead), the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (2.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135396 (2.6% ahead). The RTX 3090 Ti is slightly behind the newer Ada-generation workstation cards but remains within striking distance, and it sits well above the vast majority of consumer GPUs.

The combined picture is one of asymmetry. The CPU is good, placing in the top 20% of all processors, but the GPU is exceptional, placing in the top 5%. The combined percentile for the build is 88, reflecting that the GPU is dragging the overall score upward relative to the CPU. In practice, this means the system is capable of extreme graphics performance in GPU-bound scenarios, but the CPU will be the limiting factor in lightly threaded tasks or at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity. The data shows a pairing that is heavily skewed toward graphics throughput rather than a balanced workstation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-13490F and the RTX 3090 Ti is uneven, and the bottleneck direction depends entirely on the workload. The CPU's percentile rank of 80 versus the GPU's 95 indicates that, in a purely statistical sense, the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. However, the actual bottleneck is determined by which resource is saturated first.

In gaming at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the limiting factor. The i5-13490F scores 1002 in the 3DMark single-thread test and 3828 in PassMark single-thread, which are solid numbers but not class-leading. The GPU, meanwhile, is so powerful that it will often be waiting for the CPU to feed it draw calls and physics calculations. The FPS scaling would show the GPU utilization dropping below ideal levels in CPU-intensive scenes, but without measured FPS data, this is an inference from the benchmark scores rather than a direct observation.

At higher resolutions like 1440p or 4K, the balance shifts. The GPU becomes the primary bottleneck because the rendering load increases with pixel count, and the RTX 3090 Ti's 40.00 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are pushed closer to their limits. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 cores are sufficient to keep up with the GPU at these resolutions in most titles. The data shows a clear pattern: the CPU limits at low resolutions and high frame rates, while the GPU limits at high resolutions and lower frame rates.

For productivity workloads, the bottleneck is more nuanced. The CPU's multi-threaded score of 22747 in Cinebench R23 is strong for a 65 W part, and its PassMark multi-thread score of 26569 shows it can handle parallel tasks well. But the GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 174441 and Vulkan score of 215633 indicate that GPU-accelerated rendering or compute will vastly outpace the CPU for tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and machine learning inference. An application that uses both—such as a video editor that encodes on the GPU while the CPU handles timeline scrubbing—will see the GPU finish its portion faster, leaving the CPU as the perceived bottleneck even though both are working.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this combination is a gamer aiming for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming, where the RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile GPU performance can shine. The CPU's 80th percentile rank is sufficient to feed the GPU at these resolutions, and the 24 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding texture packs and ray-traced effects will fit without stuttering. The data suggests this is a top-tier gaming rig for enthusiasts who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates.

Content creators who work with GPU-accelerated applications are another clear audience. The RTX 3090 Ti's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores make it a formidable tool for 3D rendering in Blender or Cinema 4D, and its 24 GB GDDR6X memory is ample for large scenes and high-resolution textures. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 ensures that CPU-based preprocessing tasks—like simulation caching or asset compilation—will not be a significant drag on the pipeline, though a higher-core CPU would accelerate these steps further.

Developers and students in machine learning or data science would benefit from the GPU's tensor core performance and 24 GB VRAM, which is sufficient for training moderately sized models without resorting to cloud instances. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 17902 and random string sorting score of 34042 indicate competent general-purpose computing, but the real value is in the GPU's compute throughput.

Small business workstations that handle video editing, CAD, or architectural visualization would find this pairing capable, though the lack of ECC memory is a consideration for mission-critical data integrity. The 65 W CPU TDP means the system runs cool and quiet under load, which is a benefit in office environments. The GPU's triple-slot form factor and 450 W TDP, however, require a spacious case and adequate cooling, which may be a constraint for compact workstation builds.

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. The die size is 215 mm². It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps power consumption modest for the performance on offer. 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 multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported, but the boost clock is high enough that most users will not miss it.

The 3DMark results show a clear scaling pattern from 2 threads to 8 threads. The score climbs from 1959 at 2 threads to 3552 at 4 threads and 5731 at 8 threads, indicating strong multi-threading efficiency. The max-thread score of 7550 is nearly identical to the 16-thread score of 7556, suggesting that the processor has reached its multi-threaded scaling limit by 8 threads—likely because the performance cores are already saturated. The single-thread score of 1002 is the weakest link, reflecting a moderate IPC that is outclassed by higher-end Raptor Lake parts.

In Cinebench, the R23 multi-core score of 22747 is an excellent result for a 65 W processor, putting it in the range of much higher-TDP parts from previous generations. The single-core score of 3211 is respectable, but the multi-core result is where the CPU shines. The PassMark tests reinforce this: integer math scores 83723, floating-point math scores 60273, and extended instructions score 20837. Data compression scores 328397, which is very high and indicates strong performance for archiving or compression-heavy workloads. The find-prime-numbers test scores only 114, which is a weak result, but this is a niche workload.

The real-world implications are clear. The CPU is a capable multi-threaded workhorse for its power class, handling compilation, video encoding, and productivity tasks with ease. Its single-thread performance is adequate for gaming and everyday use, but it will not be the reason this system excels. The 24 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores, which helps with gaming and latency-sensitive workloads, but the lack of unlocked multiplier limits enthusiast tuning.

Gaming Performance

There are no measured FPS rows in the data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate figures in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The reader should treat these as directional guidance, not definitive performance numbers.

Based on the CPU's single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking, the expected gaming performance is very high. At 1080p, the RTX 3090 Ti is likely to be underutilized in most titles because the CPU will become the limiting factor. The i5-13490F's single-thread performance is solid but not top-tier, so in esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant, frame rates may peak at values that are high but not the absolute maximum possible with a faster CPU. The GPU's 40.00 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is more than enough for 1080p, so the CPU is the bottleneck.

At 1440p, the balance is better. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM allow for maximum texture quality and ray tracing. The 84 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, which is a significant advantage in games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Control. Frame rates at 1440p are estimated to be very high, likely exceeding 100 FPS in most titles with ultra settings, but this is an inference from the GPU's percentile rank and the CPU's ability to keep up at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU is fully engaged. The 208.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 625.0 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient to drive 4K at high settings, though the most demanding titles with full ray tracing may drop below 60 FPS without DLSS. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which can significantly boost frame rates by rendering at a lower internal resolution and upscaling. The 24 GB VRAM means that 4K texture packs will not cause memory overflow. The CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU will be the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios.

The overall gaming picture is that this system is built for high-resolution, high-detail gaming. The CPU holds it back at 1080p, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over and delivers an elite experience. Users who play at 1080p with a high-refresh-rate monitor would be better served by a stronger CPU with a less powerful GPU.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i5-13490F use?

A: The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with 12th and 13th generation Core motherboards, assuming a BIOS update for the newer Raptor Lake chips.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is not supported.

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

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 450 W. The suggested power supply for the system is 850 W, with the GPU requiring a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: How does the i5-13490F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13490F has an average benchmark score of 28185. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, and 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11950H.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective.

Q: Does the RTX 3090 Ti support hardware ray tracing and DLSS?

A: Yes, the GPU has 84 RT cores for ray tracing and 336 tensor cores, which enable DLSS upscaling. It also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti is in the 95th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 131938. It is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA L4 and 2.4% behind the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti in a desktop configuration. The combined percentile is 88, which places the system in the top 12% of all builds tracked by the database. This is a high-tier desktop, but the composition is unusual: the GPU is a top-5% part, while the CPU is a top-20% part. The asymmetry means the system is optimized for graphics-heavy workloads rather than balanced compute.

The build class is desktop, confirming that this is a stationary, high-power system rather than a laptop or mobile workstation. The GPU is a triple-slot, 336 mm long card that requires a full-size ATX case, and the 850 W suggested PSU means the system is not portable. The CPU's 65 W TDP allows for a compact cooler, but the GPU dominates the thermal and space requirements.

In overall tier, this is a gaming and content creation powerhouse. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 40.00 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are in the same league as professional workstation cards, while the CPU's 10 cores handle general-purpose tasks competently. The system is not the fastest in any single metric, but the combination of a strong CPU and an elite GPU makes it a versatile machine for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, and GPU compute. The lack of measured FPS data means the gaming performance is estimated, but the benchmark scores suggest it will satisfy all but the most extreme performance enthusiasts.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is based on the Ampere architecture, using the GA102 chip manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The die contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² area, with a transistor density of 45.1 million per mm². This is a large, power-hungry chip, and the 450 W TDP reflects that. The card is triple-slot, measures 336 mm in length, and uses a single 16-pin power connector.

The memory subsystem is a standout feature. The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This is an enormous amount of VRAM and bandwidth, sufficient for 8K textures, large machine learning models, and multi-GPU rendering workloads. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, which provides 21 Gbps effective data rate.

The compute specs are equally impressive. The GPU has 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The FP32 performance is 40.00 TFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is also 40.00 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, which is unusual and beneficial for AI workloads that use FP16 precision. The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s. The base clock is 1560 MHz, with a boost clock of 1860 MHz.

For ray tracing and AI, the GPU has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. These enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, respectively. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 174441 and Vulkan score of 215633 place the GPU well above most consumer cards, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 confirms strong DirectX 12 performance.

The benchmark results show that the RTX 3090 Ti is a top-tier GPU, sitting in the 95th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all professional or workstation cards: the NVIDIA L4 (131072, 0.7% behind), the RTX 4000 Ada Generation (135218, 2.4% ahead), the A10M (135230, 2.4% ahead), and the Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, 2.6% ahead). The GPU trails the newer Ada-generation cards slightly but beats the older L4 and A10M. For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM is a decisive advantage over cards with 12 GB or 16 GB, as it allows entire scenes to fit in memory without tiling. The FP32 throughput is also competitive with professional cards, making this a viable choice for GPU rendering in Blender, Octane, or V-Ray, though the lack of ECC memory and the end-of-life status are caveats for enterprise deployment.

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

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