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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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Intel Core i5-13490F

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# Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of an Intel Core i5-13490F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D creates a significant imbalance in raw compute capability, but the practical bottleneck depends entirely on the workload. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 98th percentile among all graphics cards. This 18-point percentile gap is the single most telling statistic for this pairing. In lightly-threaded tasks, the i5-13490F delivers a 3dmark single-thread score of 1002 and a 2-thread score of 1959, which are respectable but far from the top tier. The RTX 4090 D, by contrast, produces a 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587, placing it in the top 2% of all GPUs.

For gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU will almost certainly be the limiting factor. The i5-13490F's 3dmark 8-thread score of 5731 and 16-thread score of 7556 indicate that it can feed the GPU reasonably well, but high-refresh-rate scenarios where frame rates exceed what the CPU can prepare will see the GPU waiting on the processor. The data does not include measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores. At 1080p or 1440p with a high-end GPU, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes the ceiling. At 4K, the balance shifts dramatically — the GPU's massive 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 throughput become the dominant factor, and the CPU bottleneck largely disappears.

The 65W TDP of the i5-13490F is remarkably low for a 10-core part, which means thermals and power delivery are rarely a concern. The RTX 4090 D, with its 425W TDP and 800W suggested PSU, demands serious power delivery. This asymmetry in power consumption mirrors the performance asymmetry. The data shows a CPU that punches near its weight class and a GPU that is in a class of its own. For productivity workloads that scale with thread count, the i5-13490F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and Passmark multithread score of 26569 reveal a capable mid-range performer. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621 dwarfs anything the CPU can produce, making the GPU the obvious accelerator for any parallel compute task.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this pairing is dominated by the GPU's extraordinary output. The RTX 4090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 178050, which places it 2.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and 3.1% behind the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB. The deltaPct values are negative across all nearest rivals, meaning the 4090 D trails those specific workstation and data center parts by a small margin. However, the 98th percentile ranking versus all GPUs confirms that it sits at the very top of consumer graphics. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587 represents modern DirectX 12 gaming and compute performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941 shows strong cross-API capability.

The i5-13490F's average benchmark score of 28185 places 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% ahead), the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.5% ahead). The only rival behind it is the Intel Core i9-11950H at 28332 (0.5% behind). These are extremely tight margins — the entire cluster of competitors falls within a 1% band. The i5-13490F is effectively tied with these parts, none of which represent a meaningful performance advantage or disadvantage.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3211 and multi-core score of 22747 tell a consistent story. Single-thread performance is solid for a 13th-gen part, while multi-thread performance benefits from the 10 cores and 16 threads. The Passmark data encryption score of 17902 and data compression score of 328397 indicate strong integer throughput. The floating point math score of 60273 and extended instructions score of 20837 show that the CPU handles scientific and SIMD workloads competently. The find prime numbers score of 114 is a weaker point, suggesting that the CPU's integer-heavy prime calculations are not its strength. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 89, which reflects the GPU's massive contribution to the overall system capability.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 76,300 million transistors into a 609 mm² die. The transistor density of 125.3M per mm² reflects the density of the Ada Lovelace architecture. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus yields 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth — this is the key enabler for 4K gaming and large dataset workloads.

The 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide the raw rasterization throughput. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s are among the highest ever measured in a consumer card. The FP32 throughput of 73.54 TFLOPS matches the FP16 throughput at a 1:1 ratio, which is notable because many GPUs halve FP16 rate. This means the 4090 D handles both precision formats at the same speed, a feature that benefits AI inference and certain scientific workloads.

Ray tracing and tensor performance are handled by 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores respectively. The RT core count is substantial, and the tensor cores provide the hardware acceleration needed for DLSS and other AI-based features. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the full spectrum of modern graphics APIs. The 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587 confirms that the card excels in DirectX 12 workloads, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621 and Vulkan score of 246941 show strong compute performance across different programming models.

The card's physical design is a triple-slot cooler measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. It requires a single 16-pin power connector and an 800W PSU. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The production status is end-of-life, and the predecessor is GeForce 30 with the successor being GeForce 50. The 4090 D trails the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell by 2.2%, the A100 SXM4 80 GB by 3.1%, and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation by 3.6% in average benchmark scores — these are all workstation or data center parts, so the 4090 D is effectively the top consumer option.

# Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need maximum GPU compute and gaming performance but do not require a top-tier CPU. The 89th combined percentile indicates a system that outperforms the vast majority of desktop builds. Gamers at 4K resolution will see the most benefit, as the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are designed for high-resolution textures and assets. At lower resolutions, the CPU's 80th percentile ranking will hold the system back, so the target gamer is one who prioritizes visual fidelity over extreme frame rates.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or large image processing will find the GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 24 GB VRAM to be transformative. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is sufficient for timeline editing and encoding, while the GPU accelerates exports and effects. Developers working on AI or machine learning projects benefit from the 456 tensor cores and the 1:1 FP16/FP32 ratio, which accelerates both training and inference. The 24 GB VRAM allows large models to fit entirely on the GPU without memory swapping.

Students in engineering or data science programs will appreciate the GPU's compute capability for simulation and analysis work, though the CPU may limit some CPU-bound workloads. Small business workstations that run a mix of office productivity and GPU-accelerated applications will find this pairing reliable, especially given the CPU's 65W TDP which keeps cooling and power costs manageable. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $235, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 1,599 USD. The system is less well-suited for esports gamers chasing 360Hz or 500Hz refresh rates, as the CPU's single-thread score of 1002 in 3dmark does not indicate top-tier frame generation capability.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The die size is 215 mm², and the CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and the CPU provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The 3dmark thread scaling results show a clear progression: 1959 at 2 threads, 3552 at 4 threads, 5731 at 8 threads, 7556 at 16 threads, and 7550 at max threads. The near-identical 16-thread and max-thread scores indicate that the 16 threads are fully utilized and additional headroom is minimal. The single-thread score of 1002 is the foundation for all other results. The Cinebench R15 scores of 323 single-core and 2292 multi-core, R20 scores of 1348 single-core and 9553 multi-core, and R23 scores of 3211 single-core and 22747 multi-core all show consistent scaling.

The Passmark suite reveals the CPU's strengths and weaknesses. The single-thread score of 3828 and multithread score of 26569 are solid mid-range results. Integer math at 83723 and floating point math at 60273 show strong ALU and FPU performance. Data encryption at 17902 and compression at 328397 indicate that the CPU handles security and data management tasks efficiently. Extended instructions at 20837 and random string sorting at 34042 round out the picture. The weak point is find prime numbers at 114, which suggests that the CPU's branch prediction or integer division units are not optimized for that specific workload.

The 65W TDP is notable for a 10-core part, making this an efficient processor that does not require exotic cooling. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz is already high. The CPU does not have integrated graphics — the "F" suffix indicates no iGPU, so a discrete GPU is mandatory. The release date of February 9, 2023, and production status of Active mean this is a current, supported part. The 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache are well-suited for modern games and productivity applications, and the 80th percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results. The GPU's 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587 and the CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 1002 are the primary inputs for these estimates.

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor in most games. The i5-13490F's single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional, and high-refresh monitors at 240Hz or above may see CPU bottlenecks in CPU-intensive titles. Frame rates would be high but potentially inconsistent in scenes with many objects or AI characters. At 1440p, the balance improves, and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handle high-resolution textures without issue. Frame rates would be very high, likely exceeding 120 FPS in most titles at ultra settings.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the undisputed driver of performance. The RTX 4090 D's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate are designed for this resolution. The 24 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding texture packs fit comfortably, and the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth prevents memory bottlenecks. Estimated frame rates at 4K ultra settings would be high in most games, with the GPU's 98th percentile ranking indicating top-tier performance. The CPU's 80th percentile ranking is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at this resolution, as the increased pixel workload shifts the bottleneck entirely to the graphics card.

Ray tracing performance is a strong suit for this GPU, given the 114 RT cores. Games with heavy ray tracing effects would see substantial frame rate impacts, but DLSS using the 456 tensor cores can mitigate this. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941 suggests strong performance in Vulkan-based titles. The overall gaming picture is one of extreme GPU capability held back slightly by a mid-range CPU at lower resolutions, with the imbalance disappearing as resolution increases.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p with a 240Hz or 360Hz monitor, the CPU's single-thread score of 1002 and 2-thread score of 1959 suggest that frame rates may be CPU-limited in many titles. The GPU has ample headroom, so expect high but potentially inconsistent frame rates depending on the game's CPU demands.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by the Ada Lovelace architecture and 456 tensor cores) handles video encoding off the CPU. The i5-13490F's 16 threads and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 provide enough headroom for game capture and stream encoding simultaneously, though the 65W TDP means thermals are not a concern during extended streams.

Video editing: The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The CPU's Passmark data compression score of 328397 and integer math score of 83723 handle codec operations and file management. Export times would be dominated by GPU acceleration, with the CPU providing adequate support for non-GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 and 14592 shading units make this system ideal for GPU-based rendering engines. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is sufficient for scene preparation and physics calculations, but the bulk of rendering work would leverage the GPU's massive parallel throughput.

Software development: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle compilation tasks competently, with the Passmark multithread score of 26569 indicating solid build times. The GPU accelerates testing and simulation workloads, particularly for graphics or compute-heavy applications. The 24 GB VRAM allows large test datasets to stay resident on the GPU.

Student and office work: The CPU's 65W TDP and efficient design make this a reasonable choice for a workstation that also handles productivity tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 3828 ensures responsive office applications, while the GPU accelerates any compute-heavy academic workloads. The system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the headroom ensures future-proofing.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs Intel's Core i5-13490F with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 D. The CPU is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part at the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace flagship at the 98th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 178050. The combined percentile for this pairing is 89, placing it in the upper echelon of desktop systems.

The build class is desktop, and the form factor is a traditional tower PC with a triple-slot GPU that requires 304 mm of clearance and an 800W PSU. The CPU's 65W TDP means a modest air cooler suffices, while the GPU's 425W TDP demands robust case airflow. The overall tier is high-end, driven almost entirely by the GPU's exceptional performance. The CPU is a competent mid-range part that does not embarrass itself, but the GPU is the clear star of this system.

The launch MSRP of the CPU is $235, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 1,599 USD. The system is best described as a GPU-first build where the CPU is chosen for efficiency and adequate performance rather than maximum throughput. The pairing makes sense for users who spend most of their time in GPU-bound workloads — 4K gaming, rendering, AI, and compute — and who do not need the absolute fastest CPU for CPU-bound tasks. The 89th combined percentile confirms that this system outperforms the vast majority of desktop builds, though users who build around a faster CPU would see even higher combined scores.

# FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13490F a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 D?

A: At lower resolutions like 1080p, yes — the CPU's 80th percentile ranking and 3dmark single-thread score of 1002 can limit frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and massive 1.01 TB/s bandwidth become the dominant factor, and the CPU bottleneck is largely eliminated.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 D have, and is it enough for 4K gaming?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. This is more than sufficient for 4K gaming, including high-resolution texture packs, and also supports large AI models and rendering workloads.

Q: What are the nearest performance rivals to this CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, which scores 0.2% higher. The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, which scores 2.2% higher. All rivals are within a 5% band of performance.

Q: Does the i5-13490F have integrated graphics?

A: No — the "F" suffix indicates no integrated GPU. A discrete graphics card is required for display output, and this build includes the RTX 4090 D.

Q: What is the power consumption of this build?

A: The CPU has a 65W TDP, while the GPU has a 425W TDP. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 800W, which provides sufficient headroom for the entire system.

Q: Is this build suitable for machine learning workloads?

A: Yes — the GPU's 456 tensor cores and 1:1 FP16/FP32 ratio of 73.54 TFLOPS accelerate AI workloads, and the 24 GB VRAM allows large models to fit on the GPU. The CPU's 16 threads handle data preprocessing adequately.

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this system?

A: The combined percentile for the i5-13490F and RTX 4090 D is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

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