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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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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%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

43,223 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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 4070 SUPER represents a high-performance desktop combination that balances a capable 10-core processor with a robust 12 GB graphics card. The data indicates a strong pairing, with the combined system ranking in the 82nd percentile overall. However, the benchmark database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, meaning all frame rate discussions in this analysis are estimates derived from the individual CPU and GPU benchmark scores rather than direct testing of this specific pairing.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Core i5-13490F and the RTX 4070 SUPER is characterized by a clear division of labor across workloads, with neither component consistently dominating the other. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a significant scaling pattern from its single-thread performance of 1002 in 3DMark to 7556 in the 16-thread test, indicating that the processor leverages its 10 cores and 16 threads effectively. This scaling suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most gaming scenarios, but the bottleneck shifts depending on the specific workload’s thread utilization.

In CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-13490F demonstrates strong multi-core capabilities, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747, which places it in the 80th percentile against all CPUs. This score indicates that the processor can handle demanding multi-threaded tasks without becoming a limiting factor, particularly when compared to rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 28128 with a delta of 0.2 percent. The single-thread performance, however, is more modest at 3211 in Cinebench R23, which could create a bottleneck in lightly-threaded games that rely heavily on one or two cores.

Conversely, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s benchmark results, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995, indicate that the GPU is the dominant component in graphically intensive tasks. The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs, with rivals like the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at a delta of -0.1 percent, suggests that the graphics card will be the primary driver of performance in most modern games at high resolutions. The data implies that in a balanced workload mix, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, but in pure gaming scenarios at lower resolutions, the CPU’s single-thread score could create a minor constraint.

The FPS scaling estimates follow this analysis: at 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 may limit frame rates in CPU-intensive titles, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate become the determining factors. The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 220 W TDP of the GPU further illustrates this balance, with the GPU consuming over three times the power budget, emphasizing its role as the primary performance driver.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F utilizes 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 modules or higher-performance DDR5 kits, though the lack of ECC memory support limits its use in error-critical workstation environments. The platform’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes for the CPU provides substantial bandwidth for modern GPUs and NVMe storage, though the RTX 4070 SUPER itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible and does not bottleneck the GPU’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The suggested PSU for this pairing is 550 W, which accounts for the combined TDP of the CPU (65 W) and GPU (220 W) along with other system components. This headroom is adequate for the current configuration, but a sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU’s 65 W TDP leaves considerable thermal and power overhead. The platform’s production status is active, meaning that replacement parts and BIOS updates remain available, though the GPU is marked as end-of-life with a successor in the GeForce 50 series.

For future upgrades, the data suggests that the CPU has limited headroom for overclocking, as its multiplier is locked, and its boost clock of 4.80 GHz is fixed. The GPU, however, offers no such limitation, and its 2475 MHz boost clock can be adjusted through software. A realistic upgrade path would involve replacing the GPU first, as the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking and 22747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicate it can support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck. The platform’s DDR5 support also allows for memory bandwidth improvements, though the current dual-channel configuration already provides sufficient throughput for the CPU’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate suggest that it can drive frame rates well above 60 FPS at 1440p in most titles, with the CPU’s 4.80 GHz boost clock providing adequate single-thread performance for competitive shooters. The estimated frame rates, based on the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking, indicate that this system is well-suited for 144Hz monitors at 1080p and 120Hz at 1440p, though the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 may limit maximum frame rates in esports titles.

Streaming: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a Passmark multi-thread score of 26569, provide sufficient headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU’s 224 tensor cores and 56 RT cores further enhance this capability by offloading encoding tasks to dedicated hardware, ensuring that streaming does not significantly impact game performance. The data compression score of 328397 in Passmark indicates strong performance for simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and Passmark integer math score of 83723 demonstrate strong processing power for video encoding and rendering tasks. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects processing and timeline scrubbing, with the 224 tensor cores enabling AI-accelerated features like noise reduction and upscaling. The combined system should handle 4K video editing with ease, though the 10-core CPU may be slower than higher-core-count rivals in export tasks.

3D rendering: The GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate make it a strong choice for real-time rendering in applications like Blender or Unreal Engine. The CPU’s 22747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score provides complementary performance for CPU-based rendering, with the 16 threads handling complex scenes efficiently. The 56 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering, while the 12 GB VRAM may limit very large scenes.

Software development: The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 3828 and extended instructions score of 20837 indicate strong performance for compilation and code analysis tasks. The 10 cores and 16 threads allow for parallel builds, with the 24 MB L3 cache reducing memory latency for frequently accessed data. The GPU’s compute performance is less critical here, but the 17108 Passmark GPU compute score can accelerate machine learning workloads during development.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for basic productivity, with the CPU’s 80th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking far exceeding the requirements of word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The 65 W CPU TDP and 220 W GPU TDP mean higher electricity costs, but the performance headroom ensures that the system will remain responsive for years. The lack of integrated graphics means the GPU must always be active, even for simple tasks.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this system is a gamer who prioritizes high-resolution gaming at 1440p or 4K, as the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are well-suited for modern titles at these settings. The 83rd percentile GPU ranking, with rivals like the RTX 5050 Mobile at a -0.1 percent delta, indicates that this card competes with mobile top-tier options, making it a solid choice for desktop enthusiasts. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking ensures that the processor will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, though users targeting extremely high frame rates at 1080p may find the CPU’s single-thread performance limiting.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, will benefit from the combination of the CPU’s 22747 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU’s tensor cores for AI-accelerated workflows. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K video editing and moderate 3D scenes, though professionals working with massive textures may need more. Developers will appreciate the CPU’s strong multi-threaded compilation performance, while the GPU’s compute capabilities enable local machine learning experiments.

Students and small business users should consider this system only if they have demanding workloads, as the performance far exceeds office productivity needs. The lack of ECC memory and the locked CPU multiplier make it less suitable for mission-critical workstations, but the active production status of the CPU ensures long-term reliability. The GPU’s end-of-life status, however, means that replacement parts may become harder to find, though the PCIe 4.0 interface ensures compatibility with future cards.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It features 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 cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides ample capacity for gaming and productivity workloads.

The benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 and a max-thread score of 7550, indicating near-linear scaling from 8 to 16 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128 (0.2 percent delta) and the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.4 percent delta) showing slightly higher performance. The single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark and 3211 in Cinebench R23 is more modest, reflecting the 2.50 GHz base clock, though the 4.80 GHz boost clock helps in burst workloads.

The Passmark scores provide additional context: a multi-thread score of 26569 and a single-thread score of 3828, with integer math at 83723 and floating point at 60273. The data compression score of 328397 and encryption score of 17902 indicate strong performance for data-intensive tasks, while the find prime numbers score of 114 is relatively low, suggesting that the CPU is not optimized for certain mathematical workloads. The 65 W TDP and locked multiplier mean that the processor operates at stock speeds, with no overclocking headroom, but the 10 nm process and 80th percentile ranking ensure competitive performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The memory subsystem includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

The GPU’s clock speeds are 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, which contribute to a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 35.48 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), indicating strong compute capabilities for both gaming and professional workloads. The benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795, and a Vulkan score of 205624, along with Passmark scores of 29995 for G3D and 17108 for GPU compute.

The 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs places it among the top tier, with rivals like the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at a -0.1 percent delta and the RTX 5050 Mobile at -0.1 percent delta, showing that the desktop card edges out these competitors. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K, though the 192-bit bus width may limit performance at very high resolutions. The GPU’s end-of-life status and successor in the GeForce 50 series suggest that this is a mature product, but the 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU make it power-hungry compared to the CPU.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures in this section are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, combined with the CPU’s 4.80 GHz boost clock, suggest that the system can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most modern titles. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark may become the limiting factor in CPU-intensive games, potentially capping frame rates around 120-144 FPS in esports titles, while at 1440p, the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking indicates that it can maintain 60-100 FPS in AAA games on ultra settings.

At 4K, the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most titles, but the 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate may struggle with very demanding effects. The estimated frame rates at 4K ultra are likely in the 30-60 FPS range, depending on the game’s optimization, with ray tracing enabled via the 56 RT cores potentially reducing performance by 20-30 percent. The CPU’s 24 MB L3 cache and 16 threads ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU at higher resolutions, where the graphics card becomes the sole determinant of performance.

The lack of measured FPS data means that these estimates carry uncertainty, but the benchmark scores provide a reliable basis for expectation. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 29995 is nearly identical to the RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (delta -0.1 percent), suggesting that the desktop card outperforms the mobile part slightly, which translates to better frame rates in practice. The system is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the balance between CPU and GPU performance is optimal, delivering smooth gameplay without excessive thermal or power loads.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance ranking of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i5-13490F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is 82, placing it in the top 18 percent of all systems in the database.

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

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 28185 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, delta 0.2 percent) and the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065, delta 0.4 percent), indicating essentially equal multi-threaded performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1440p gaming and moderate 4K workloads.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, meaning the CPU runs at its fixed base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz without user adjustment.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU wattage is 550 W, which accounts for the CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 220 W TDP, providing adequate headroom for the full system.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the RTX 4070 SUPER is marked as end-of-life, with a successor in the GeForce 50 series, though it remains competitive with a 83rd percentile ranking.

Q: What memory types does the platform support?

A: The Intel Socket 1700 platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but does not support ECC memory.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13490F achieves an average benchmark score of 28185, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128 (delta 0.2 percent), the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (delta 0.4 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (delta 0.5 percent), showing that the CPU is statistically tied with these competitors. The Intel Core i9-11950H at 28332 (delta -0.5 percent) is the only rival that outperforms it, but by a negligible margin.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 43223, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (delta -0.1 percent), the RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (delta -0.1 percent), and the Quadro M6000 at 43301 (delta -0.2 percent), all of which are within one percent of the desktop card’s performance. The RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (delta -1 percent) is the only rival that is more than one percent faster.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with both scoring in the 80th percentile or higher. The CPU’s 80th percentile and the GPU’s 83rd percentile result in a combined percentile of 82, indicating that the system is balanced and that neither component significantly outperforms the other. The benchmark scores suggest that this pairing is suitable for high-end gaming and productivity, with the CPU’s multi-threaded performance complementing the GPU’s rendering capabilities.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F, a 10-core desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, a 12 GB graphics card from the GeForce 40-series. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile of 82 places it in the upper tier of systems in the database. The CPU’s Raptor Lake architecture and 65 W TDP make it a power-efficient choice, while the GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture and 220 W TDP provide substantial graphics performance.

The system is designed for users who demand high frame rates at 1440p and capable 4K performance, as indicated by the GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking ensures that it can handle multi-threaded workloads without bottlenecking the GPU, and the 16 threads provide ample parallelism for streaming and content creation. The lack of measured FPS data means that real-world gaming performance is estimated from benchmarks, but the individual scores suggest a well-balanced system that excels in most scenarios.

The platform’s support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, along with PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU and PCIe 4.0 for the GPU, provides flexibility for builders. The 550 W suggested PSU is adequate for the current configuration, though future GPU upgrades may require a higher wattage. The GPU’s end-of-life status is a consideration, but its performance remains competitive with newer mobile parts, making this build a viable choice for gamers and creators who prioritize performance over upgradeability.