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88%
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94%
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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
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31,087 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This desktop pairing combines a 10-core Raptor Lake CPU with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, targeting a 78th-percentile overall position among all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds the 76th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rate discussion is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct testing.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that keeps power requirements modest for a desktop chip. 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 both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, giving builders flexibility in platform memory selection.

Benchmark data shows this processor's multi-threaded strength. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 22747, while the single-core score is 3211. The 3DMark threaded tests reveal scaling behavior: 7556 with 16 threads, 5731 with 8 threads, 3552 with 4 threads, and 1959 with 2 threads. The single-thread 3DMark score is 1002, and the max-thread score of 7550 nearly matches the 16-thread result, suggesting the processor is effectively saturated by 16 threads without additional headroom from hyperthreading beyond that point.

PassMark results reinforce the CPU's balanced profile. The multithread score is 26569, while single-thread performance is 3828. Integer math scores 83723, floating-point math reaches 60273, and extended instructions hit 20837. Data compression scores 328397, while encryption reaches 17902. These numbers indicate strong general-purpose compute capability, with integer-heavy workloads benefiting most from the core configuration.

The average benchmark score for this CPU is 28185, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 with an average score of 28128 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.5% behind). The Intel Core i9-11950H sits slightly ahead at 28332 (0.5% ahead). These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the i5-13490F trades blows with a diverse set of competing processors across different architectures and market segments.

For real workloads, the 16-thread configuration handles modern multi-tasking scenarios competently. The 24 MB shared L3 cache supports frequent data reuse across cores, benefiting applications with moderate working sets. The 10-core layout, which includes both performance and efficiency cores, allows the scheduler to distribute threads appropriately, though the locked multiplier prevents manual overclocking adjustments.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 76th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting neither component dominates the other in a way that would create severe bottlenecks. The combined percentile of 78 sits between the two individual scores, reinforcing this equilibrium.

Thread scaling data from 3DMark provides insight into CPU-bound scenarios. The jump from 2 threads (1959) to 4 threads (3552) shows an 81% improvement, while 4 to 8 threads (5731) adds another 61%. The 8 to 16 thread increase (7556) is only 32%, and the max-thread score of 7550 confirms diminishing returns beyond 8 threads. This pattern indicates that the processor adds meaningful performance up to 8 threads, then plateaus, which matters for gaming scenarios that typically use 4–8 threads heavily.

The GPU's FP32 compute of 44.10 TFLOPS and 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth provide substantial rendering throughput. In GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER would be the limiting factor only when the CPU's 16 threads are fully utilized. At lower resolutions with high frame rates, the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 3828, Cinebench R23 single-core 3211) becomes more relevant, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity on the GPU is generous for a 76th-percentile card, which means texture-heavy workloads are less likely to hit memory ceilings. This capacity, combined with the CPU's solid multi-thread scores, suggests the pairing handles mixed workloads without one component idling while the other strains.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark and 3828 in PassMark ensures adequate frame pacing at lower resolutions where CPU overhead matters most. The GPU's 31811 PassMark G3D score and 5569 Steel Nomad DX12 score indicate strong rasterization throughput, making high refresh rates achievable at 1440p, though exact FPS figures are not measured for this pairing.

Streaming: The 16 threads provide headroom for encoding workloads alongside game rendering. The CPU's 17902 PassMark encryption score and 328397 data compression score suggest the processor can handle the encoding overhead, while the GPU's tensor cores (264) offer additional offload options. The combined 78th percentile means streaming at reasonable bitrates should not force significant frame rate compromises.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and PassMark multithread of 26569 support timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM handles large preview buffers and effects layers without spilling to system memory. The 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerates GPU-accelerated effects, while the CPU's 83723 integer math score aids in codec-heavy workflows.

3D rendering: The 22747 Cinebench R23 multicore score positions this CPU for CPU-based renderers, while the GPU's 18372 PassMark compute score and 199267 Geekbench OpenCL score support GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or Redshift. The 16 GB VRAM allows larger scenes to remain resident on the GPU, reducing geometry streaming bottlenecks.

Software development: The 16 threads compile code efficiently, with the 9553 Cinebench R20 multicore score providing a reference point for build times. The 24 MB L3 cache aids in repetitive compilation tasks. The 83723 integer math score reflects strong arithmetic throughput for algorithm-heavy code, and the 20837 extended instructions score supports modern instruction set usage.

Student and office work: The 65 W TDP keeps cooling requirements modest, and the CPU's 80th percentile means it handles spreadsheets, document processing, and web workloads without breaking a sweat. The 2.50 GHz base clock ensures quiet operation under light loads, while the 4.80 GHz boost handles occasional spikes from complex documents or multitasking.

Gaming Performance

Because the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, all gaming frame rates discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The GPU's 5569 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score and 31811 PassMark G3D score provide a baseline for expected rasterization performance. The CPU's 3DMark scores (1002 single-thread, 1959 dual-thread, 3552 quad-thread) indicate sufficient headroom for most game engines that scale to 4–8 threads.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the primary constraint in CPU-bound titles. The 3828 PassMark single-thread score and 3211 Cinebench R23 single-core score suggest this processor keeps up with high-refresh monitors in most esports titles, though exact FPS will vary by game engine. At 1440p, the GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth shift the balance toward GPU-bound performance, which is where this pairing is most balanced given the 76th and 80th percentiles.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate become the determining factors. The 96 ROPs and 264 TMUs support high-resolution texture filtering and pixel throughput. The nearest GPU rivals — the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206 avg score, 0.4% ahead), NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220, 0.4% ahead), NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, 1.4% ahead), and NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676, 1.9% ahead) — all sit within two percentage points, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER offers competitive rasterization performance near its percentile tier.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but the dual-channel memory bus means builders must choose one memory type when populating the motherboard. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the graphics card operates at the previous generation's bandwidth — sufficient for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's data transfer needs.

The CPU's 65 W TDP combined with the GPU's 285 W TDP suggests a total system power draw that a 600 W PSU (the GPU's suggested PSU rating) can handle with some headroom for the rest of the system. The GPU requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, which is standard on modern ATX 3.0 power supplies. The triple-slot GPU design, measuring 310 mm in length, requires a case with adequate clearance for large graphics cards.

A sensible next upgrade path would be a newer generation CPU on the same LGA 1700 socket, though the 10-core configuration already provides solid multi-threaded performance. The GPU's production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, so future GPU upgrades would involve moving to that generation. The platform's DDR5 support means memory can be upgraded without changing the motherboard, while the PCIe Gen 5 CPU lanes are ready for future storage devices.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, using a 65 W TDP.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 28185, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T, and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, while sitting 0.5% behind the Intel Core i9-11950H.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 600 W, and the GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this combination, so all gaming frame rate figures are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's production status and launch date?

A: The GPU is marked as end-of-life, launched on January 23, 2024, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 28185, placing it at the 80th percentile among all CPUs. Its strongest results include a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and a PassMark multithread score of 26569. The 3DMark threaded tests show a progression from 1002 (single-thread) to 7556 (16-thread), with the max-thread score at 7550 confirming saturation. The PassMark integer math score of 83723 and floating-point math of 60273 indicate balanced arithmetic performance, while the data compression score of 328397 highlights strong throughput for compressed workloads.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 31087, placing it at the 76th percentile among all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5569, and the PassMark G3D score is 31811. The GPU compute score of 18372 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 199267 show solid compute capability, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 53683 indicates strong graphics API performance. The nearest GPU rivals — Quadro M5000, GRID M60-1Q, RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and TITAN RTX — all score within 1.9% of this card, confirming its position in the upper-midrange tier.

The combined picture shows a CPU at the 80th percentile paired with a GPU at the 76th percentile, yielding a 78th-percentile combined score. This close alignment suggests balanced performance across workloads, with neither component significantly limiting the other. The CPU's single-thread and multi-thread scores both sit near the 80th percentile, while the GPU's rasterization and compute scores are consistent across different benchmark suites.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 65 W TDP, while the GPU is a 16 GB Ada Lovelace card with a 285 W TDP. Both components are from established product lines — Core 13th Gen and GeForce 40-series respectively — and the combined percentile of 78 places this build in the upper-midrange tier of all CPU+GPU combinations.

The CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 76th percentile are close enough that this pairing avoids obvious bottleneck scenarios. The CPU's 16 threads support multi-threaded workloads, while the GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth handle graphics-intensive tasks. The build's overall tier, indicated by the 78th combined percentile, positions it for high-refresh 1440p gaming and productivity workloads that benefit from both strong CPU and GPU performance.

The GPU measures 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width, occupying a triple-slot form factor. The 1x 16-pin power connector and 600 W suggested PSU define the power delivery requirements. This is a desktop build with no integrated graphics on the CPU, so the discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets gamers seeking high-refresh 1440p performance, based on the GPU's 76th percentile and the CPU's strong single-thread scores. The 16 GB VRAM supports texture-heavy titles at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 4.80 GHz boost clock maintains frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. The 78th combined percentile indicates this build sits above the mainstream tier, making it suitable for enthusiasts who want consistent frame rates without stepping into the top-tier price bracket.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22747 and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM. The 18372 PassMark GPU compute score supports GPU-accelerated rendering, while the CPU's 26569 PassMark multithread score handles CPU-based tasks. The 24 MB L3 cache aids in large project files, and the 16 threads allow background rendering while other applications remain responsive.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 16 threads and 83723 integer math score. The 20837 extended instructions score indicates support for modern instruction sets that speed up cryptographic and vectorized code. The 65 W TDP keeps the system quiet during long build sessions, and the dual-channel memory support allows for either DDR4 or DDR5 configurations depending on budget and performance needs.

Students and small business users running office applications, web browsers, and light creative tools will find this build more than capable. The CPU's 80th percentile ensures responsive multitasking, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM handles occasional video editing or 3D modeling tasks. The 600 W PSU requirement is manageable for typical desktop cases, and the triple-slot GPU fits in most mid-tower enclosures.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses the AD103 chip built on TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory runs on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute configuration includes 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It features 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for both RT and AI workloads. The pixel rate is 250.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 689.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 44.10 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 44.10 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning no FP16 advantage for compute tasks that could use half precision.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a consistent mid-70s percentile positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 indicates strong DirectX 12 rasterization, while the PassMark G3D score of 31811 confirms overall graphics performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 199267 and Vulkan score of 53683 highlight compute and graphics API capability. The PassMark GPU compute score of 18372 shows solid general-purpose compute, though not at the level of dedicated compute cards.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is noteworthy for a GPU at the 76th percentile, as it exceeds the memory available on many higher-percentile cards. This capacity supports high-resolution textures, large 3D scenes, and AI inference workloads that require substantial memory. The 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures the memory capacity is usable without becoming a bottleneck.

The nearest GPU rivals — Quadro M5000, GRID M60-1Q, RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and TITAN RTX — all score within 1.9% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with the TITAN RTX being the closest at 1.9% ahead. This grouping indicates that the card's performance tier is well-defined, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sitting at the boundary between upper-midrange and high-end graphics cards. The 285 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU define its power envelope, while the triple-slot design with a single 16-pin connector requires modern power supplies.