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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010: A Desktop Pairing with a Stark Performance Divide

This build pairs Intel's 13th-generation Core i5-13490F processor with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4010 graphics card in a desktop configuration. The combined benchmark percentile of 49 places this system squarely in the middle of the database, but that figure masks a profound imbalance: the CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all processors while the GPU languishes at the 18th percentile among all graphics cards. This is a system where the processor is clearly the dominant component, and the data suggests that every demanding workload will eventually collide with the GPU's modest capabilities.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the foundation for both 12th and 13th generation Core processors. The socket itself is a mature design, and the CPU's memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility means builders can choose between older, more prevalent DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 kits, though the memory bandwidth figures are not specified in the data. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes directly from the processor, which is the primary interface for a discrete GPU, and the platform overall supports modern connectivity standards.

The processor has a 65-watt TDP, which is a modest thermal envelope for a 10-core part. This suggests that a capable air cooler will suffice for most workloads, and the power delivery requirements are not extreme. The GPU, however, has a 50-watt TDP and a suggested PSU rating of 250 watts for the entire system. This means that a power supply with modest capacity will be sufficient — the combined thermal load of the CPU and GPU is relatively low, and the system does not require the high-wattage units often associated with high-performance builds. The GPU requires no auxiliary power connectors, which further simplifies the build and makes it suitable for pre-built systems with limited PSU headroom.

Looking forward, the upgrade path on Socket 1700 is essentially capped at 13th-generation Core processors. A user with this platform could consider a higher-tier 13th-gen chip, but the data does not specify which models would be compatible beyond the general socket family. The more significant consideration is the GPU: the RTX 4010's performance percentile is so low that it will be the limiting factor in almost every scenario. Upgrading the graphics card to a higher-tier 40-series model would unlock the CPU's full potential, but the data does not provide specific compatibility or performance figures for such a change. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU, however, ensures that a future GPU will have ample bandwidth.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark results are extensive and reveal a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 22,747 in multi-core and 3,211 in single-core tests. The multi-core score is particularly notable because it reflects the full utilization of the 10 cores and 16 threads, and it places the CPU in a competitive position. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 1,002 in single-thread, 1,959 in 2-threads, 3,552 in 4-threads, 5,731 in 8-threads, and 7,550 in max-threads. This scaling is not perfectly linear — the jump from 8 threads to max threads is modest — but it indicates that the processor handles heavily threaded workloads effectively.

The GPU, in contrast, has only a single benchmark result: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,893. This figure places the GPU at the 18th percentile among all graphics cards, which is a very low position. The nearest rivals in the database provide context: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2,907 (0.5% higher), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2,910 (0.6% higher), the 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2,913 (0.7% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2,923 (1% higher). The RTX 4010 is essentially in the same performance tier as these cards, which is surprising given the naming convention suggests a lower-tier part, but the data clearly shows it is comparable to, and slightly slower than, these rivals.

The combined picture is one of stark contrast. The CPU's average benchmark score is 28,185, which is 80th percentile, while the GPU's single score of 2,893 is 18th percentile. The combined percentile of 49 reflects this averaging, but it does not tell the full story of how this pairing will behave in practice. In CPU-bound tasks, the system will feel responsive and capable; in GPU-bound tasks, it will feel constrained.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F scores 22,747 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,211 in single-core tests.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2,893, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2,907), 0.6% lower than the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (2,910), 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB (2,913), and 1% lower than the Quadro P600 (2,923).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's power requirement?

A: The RTX 4010 has a 50-watt TDP and requires no auxiliary power connectors, with a suggested PSU rating of 250 watts for the system.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and PCIe configuration?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with a bandwidth of 96.00 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's production status and release date?

A: The CPU is marked as Active in production and was released on 2023-02-09, with a launch MSRP of $235.

Who Should Build It

The data suggests this build is aimed at users who prioritize CPU performance over graphics. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking means it can handle demanding computational tasks, while the GPU's 18th percentile ranking means it is not suited for high-end gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering. Target users would be those engaged in software development, where the 10 cores and 16 threads can compile code efficiently, and the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 26,569 indicates strong parallel processing capability. Students and small business workstations that run office applications, spreadsheets, and databases would also benefit from the CPU's responsiveness, as the PassMark single-thread score of 3,828 ensures snappy interaction.

Content creators who work primarily with CPU-based tasks, such as video encoding or 3D modeling that leverages the processor, would find the system adequate, but they would be limited by the GPU for any accelerated effects or rendering. Gamers at 1080p with low graphical settings might achieve playable frame rates, but the GPU's low percentile suggests that high-refresh gaming is out of reach. The system is not suitable for professionals who rely on GPU compute, such as machine learning researchers or 3D animators using GPU renderers, as the 4 GB VRAM and low FP32 throughput of 2.706 TFLOPS would be a severe bottleneck.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between these two components is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The processor's average benchmark score of 28,185 is nearly ten times the GPU's score of 2,893, and the percentile gap between 80 and 18 is enormous. In most real-world workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor. For gaming, the GPU's low FPS potential means that even if the CPU can feed frames quickly, the graphics card will not be able to render them at high settings or resolutions. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 7,550 suggests it can handle game logic and physics, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2,893 indicates it will be the barrier to high frame rates.

Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like data compression, where the PassMark score is 328,397, or encryption at 17,902, the GPU is irrelevant, and the CPU will operate without any bottleneck. The system's combined percentile of 49 is an average that obscures this imbalance; it does not mean the system is balanced, but rather that it sits in the middle of the overall distribution. The data implies that any upgrade path should start with the GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom to support a much faster graphics card without becoming a bottleneck itself.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this system is inadequate. The GPU's 18th percentile ranking and single benchmark score of 2,893 suggest that achieving high frame rates at 1080p with ultra settings will be challenging, and the 4 GB VRAM is a limitation for modern game textures. Streaming is similarly constrained, as the GPU would need to handle both rendering and encoding, which is beyond its modest capabilities. Video editing in software that leverages CPU encoding would be acceptable, given the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,747, but GPU-accelerated effects would stutter.

3D rendering that relies on the CPU would benefit from the 10-core processor, with the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9,553 indicating solid performance for CPU-based renderers. Software development is a strong use case: the high multi-threaded scores and the PassMark integer math score of 83,723 are ideal for compiling large codebases. Student and office work is also well-suited, as the single-thread performance of 3,828 in PassMark ensures smooth operation of typical productivity applications. The system is not a gaming machine, but it is a competent workstation for CPU-intensive tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all FPS figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,893 is the only performance indicator, and it places the card at the 18th percentile. Based on this, the estimated gaming performance is modest: at 1080p with ultra settings, the system would likely achieve playable but not high frame rates in less demanding titles, while more graphically intensive games would struggle. At 1440p, even lower frame rates are expected, and 4K gaming is not realistic.

The CPU's strong single-thread score of 1,002 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,211 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures that games which are CPU-bound will run smoothly, but the GPU will cap the overall FPS. The 4 GB VRAM is a particular concern for modern games that require more memory for high-resolution textures, and the 96.00 GB/s memory bandwidth is low, which will limit texture streaming and high-detail rendering. These estimates should be treated as approximations; the actual FPS will vary by game and settings, but the data strongly suggests that this is not a high-performance gaming system.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that combines a high-end processor with a low-end graphics card. The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 13th-generation processor with 10 cores and 16 threads, and it performs at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is a 40-series GPU that performs at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile of 49 places the system in the middle of the database, but this average is misleading. The CPU is the star of the show, while the GPU is a weak link that severely limits the system's overall capabilities. This is a pairing that makes sense for specific CPU-centric workloads but falls short in any GPU-intensive task.

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 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 65-watt 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 CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the processor. The benchmark scores confirm its strength: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22,747 is a strong result, and the 3DMark max-threads score of 7,550 shows robust scaling.

The PassMark scores provide additional insight into real-world performance. The multi-thread score of 26,569 and integer math score of 83,723 indicate excellent performance for computational tasks, while the data compression score of 328,397 is exceptionally high. The single-thread score of 3,828 ensures that the CPU does not feel sluggish in everyday use. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking places it ahead of rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (0.2% lower), Intel Core i5-14500T (0.4% lower), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (0.5% lower), while being 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11950H. This is a capable processor that can handle demanding workloads with ease.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is an entry-level GPU based on the Ampere architecture, using the GA107 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process by Samsung. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 16 raster operation units, along with 6 ray tracing cores and 24 tensor cores. The base clock is 1417 MHz with a boost clock of 1762 MHz, and the memory runs at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). The FP32 performance is 2.706 TFLOPS, and the pixel and texture rates are 28.19 GPixel/s and 42.29 GTexel/s, respectively.

The GPU's single benchmark score of 2,893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 is its only performance data point, and it places the card at the 18th percentile. This is a very low position, and the nearest rivals are all within 1% of its score, indicating it is at the bottom of the performance spectrum. The 50-watt TDP and lack of power connectors make it a low-power part, but the 4 GB VRAM is a serious limitation for modern games and professional applications. The RT and tensor cores are present, but with only 6 and 24 of them respectively, their real-world impact is minimal. The GPU is suitable for basic display output and light workloads, but it is not a performer.

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