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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER

2,690 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13490F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER form a desktop combination that presents a stark contrast in benchmark positioning. The CPU sits in the 80th percentile among all processors, while the GPU’s single benchmark score places it in the 18th percentile, a discrepancy that drives the entire system’s behavior. The data shows a processor with substantial multi-threaded capability paired with a graphics card whose measured score is unexpectedly modest, making this a build that requires careful workload matching. There are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores, not from direct frame rate testing.

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 with a die size of 215 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel layout, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 CPU lanes, though the multiplier is locked and there is no integrated graphics.

Benchmark results indicate a processor that scales well with thread count. The 3DMark scores progress from 1002 in single-thread to 1959 in 2-thread, 3552 in 4-thread, 5731 in 8-thread, and 7556 in 16-thread, with max-thread scoring 7550. This scaling shows efficiency in utilizing additional cores, with the jump from 8 to 16 threads adding roughly 32% more performance. Cinebench results reinforce this: R23 multi-core scores 22747 versus 3211 single-core, a ratio of about 7.1x, indicating strong parallel scaling for a 10-core part. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 26569 versus a single-thread score of 3828, with integer math at 83723 and floating-point math at 60273, suggesting balanced arithmetic capability.

The average benchmark score is 28185, placing the CPU in the 80th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 at 28128 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core i5-14500T at 28065 (0.4% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (0.5% slower). The Intel Core i9-11950H scores 28332, which is 0.5% higher. These deltas are minimal, meaning the 13490F is effectively performance-equivalent to those parts in aggregate, though its 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache give it an edge in heavily threaded workloads like video encoding or compilation, where the R23 multi-core score of 22747 suggests strong sustained throughput.

Real-world implications: the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 indicates solid performance in rendering and simulation tasks that use many cores. The PassMark data compression score of 328397 and encryption score of 17902 suggest capable handling of file archiving and security tasks. The extended instructions score of 20837 points to good AVX/AVX2 performance for scientific or engineering software. The single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark is modest but adequate for everyday responsiveness; it is not a top-tier gaming CPU by single-core speed, but the 4.80 GHz boost helps maintain playable frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, using the GB205 chip manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The die contains 31,100 million transistors across a 263 mm² area, yielding a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The GPU has 6400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 ROPs, 50 RT cores, and 200 tensor cores. Clock speeds are set at 2325 MHz base and 2512 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 28 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration is a key feature: 18 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus delivers 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial capacity for modern rendering workloads, though the bus width limits raw bandwidth compared to wider-memory GPUs. The pixel rate is 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 502.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 32.15 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, the latter at a 1:1 ratio, which is notable for mixed-precision work. The card draws a 275 W TDP, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 245 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It connects via PCIe 5.0 x16 and outputs through one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

However, the benchmark data presents a puzzle. The only GPU benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scoring 2690. This places the GPU in the 18th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2690. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662 (1.1% slower), the Intel Arc Pro B50 at 2660 (1.1% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 at 2645 (1.7% slower). These are all low-end or older parts, which suggests the Steel Nomad score is either an outlier, a driver issue, or a thermal/power constraint during testing. The 18th percentile rank is drastically inconsistent with the hardware specifications, as the 18 GB VRAM and 672 GB/s bandwidth alone should place it far higher. The data as reported indicates that in this specific DX12 test, the GPU performs near entry-level levels, which is a red flag for high-end gaming expectations despite the 50-series branding and RT/tensor core counts.

For rendering workloads, the RT cores and tensor cores are present in substantial numbers (50 and 200 respectively), and the FP32 throughput of 32.15 TFLOPS suggests strong compute potential. The 18 GB VRAM is ample for large textures and complex scenes, and the GDDR7 type is current-generation. But the measured benchmark score is what it is, and the data shows this GPU scoring near the bottom percentile. If this score is representative, it means the RTX 5070 SUPER underperforms in standard DX12 rasterization, despite its specifications. The 1:1 FP16 ratio is useful for AI inference or certain compute tasks, but the low Steel Nomad result tempers any enthusiasm for raw gaming performance.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for the Intel Core i5-13490F combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not from direct testing. This is a critical caveat: the CPU’s 80th percentile rank suggests it can feed frames adequately, but the GPU’s 18th percentile score in Steel Nomad implies that at ultra settings, frame rates could be disappointingly low in modern titles.

Estimating from the CPU side, the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556 and R23 multi-core of 22747 indicate that the i5-13490F can handle game logic, physics, and AI simulation without bottlenecking in most scenarios. The single-thread score of 1002 in 3DMark is below many dedicated gaming CPUs, so in CPU-bound titles at lower resolutions or with high refresh rates, the processor might limit maximum FPS. However, the boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps mitigate this.

For the GPU, the Steel Nomad score of 2690 is the only data point. Steel Nomad is a demanding DX12 benchmark, and a score this low would translate to estimated frame rates in the range of 20-40 FPS at 1080p ultra in AAA titles, and potentially lower at 1440p or 4K. The 18 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures, but the compute throughput may not be the limiting factor; rather, the benchmark suggests the GPU is not executing rasterization efficiently. Estimated FPS for esports titles like CS2 or Valorant might still reach 120-160 FPS at 1080p low settings, but these are guesses based on the CPU’s strength, not the GPU’s. The data does not support claims of high-refresh gaming at high settings, as the GPU’s percentile rank contradicts the hardware’s apparent capability. Until further benchmarks or driver updates are available, the gaming outlook is uncertain, with the GPU being the primary risk factor.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile is 49, which is almost exactly the midpoint, but this masks a severe imbalance. The CPU’s 80th percentile and the GPU’s 18th percentile create a system where the processor vastly outclasses the graphics card in benchmark terms. In CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, data compression, or software compilation, the i5-13490F will be the active component, and the GPU will be mostly idle. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26569 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 22747 indicate that the CPU can sustain heavy multi-threaded loads, and the GPU’s low score will not interfere with these tasks.

In gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, the bottleneck is clearly the GPU. The Steel Nomad score of 2690, ranking in the 18th percentile, means that even if the CPU can produce frames quickly, the GPU will struggle to render them at high settings. The FPS scaling from the CPU’s 3DMark scores (7556 in 16-thread) suggests it can handle high frame rates, but the GPU’s estimated output would cap the system well below what the CPU is capable of feeding. For example, at 1080p ultra, the CPU might be able to process 150 FPS in a title, but the GPU’s estimated 30-40 FPS would be the limiting factor.

The 65 W TDP of the CPU versus the 275 W TDP of the GPU also indicates that the GPU is the power-hungry component, but that does not make it the performance leader. In mixed workloads like streaming while gaming, the CPU’s 16 threads can handle encoding (PassMark data compression 328397 suggests strong encoding capability), while the GPU’s tensor cores could assist, but the low rasterization score means game FPS will suffer. The balance is lopsided: this is a CPU-first system with a GPU that is either underperforming in tests or genuinely weak, and builders should expect the GPU to be the limiting factor in any graphics-intensive task.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s exact scores are as follows: 3DMark single-thread 1002, 2-thread 1959, 4-thread 3552, 8-thread 5731, 16-thread 7556, and max-thread 7550. Cinebench R15 multi-core 2292 and single-core 323; R20 multi-core 9553 and single-core 1348; R23 multi-core 22747 and single-core 3211. PassMark results include multi-thread 26569, single-thread 3828, integer math 83723, floating-point math 60273, data compression 328397, data encryption 17902, extended instructions 20837, find prime numbers 114, physics 1915, and random string sorting 34042. The average benchmark score is 28185, with an 80th percentile rank. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, scores 28128, a delta of 0.2%, meaning the i5-13490F is effectively identical in aggregate performance, though the Intel part has more threads and a higher boost clock.

The GPU’s only benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, scoring 2690, with an average score of 2690 and an 18th percentile rank. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664, a 1% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 at 2662, a 1.1% delta. This is a damning comparison: the RTX 5070 SUPER is benchmarked within 1.7% of a GT 440, a card from over a decade ago. The combined picture is a CPU that performs at the 80th percentile, well above average, paired with a GPU that performs at the 18th percentile, well below average. The combined percentile of 49 is misleading because it averages two very different outcomes. For multi-threaded CPU work, this system is strong, but for any GPU-accelerated task, the data suggests severe underperformance relative to the hardware’s specifications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This gives builders flexibility: choose DDR4 for lower cost or DDR5 for higher bandwidth, though the CPU’s locked multiplier means no overclocking. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 CPU lanes is forward-looking for storage and GPUs, but the current GPU uses PCIe 5.0 x16, so it is fully compatible. The CPU’s 65 W TDP is low, meaning a modest air cooler is sufficient, and the GPU’s 275 W TDP requires a 16-pin power connector and a PSU with sufficient headroom, though the suggested PSU is not listed in the data. The GPU is dual-slot and 245 mm long, so it should fit in most mid-tower cases.

A sensible next upgrade would be to replace the GPU, as the CPU has headroom. The i5-13490F’s 80th percentile rank and 16 threads can handle a more powerful graphics card without bottlenecking, given its 3DMark 16-thread score of 7556. The memory is the other upgrade path: moving from DDR4 to DDR5 could improve bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though the data does not specify which memory type is currently installed. The platform is not new, as Socket 1700 is a previous-generation socket, so future CPU upgrades are limited to other 13th or 14th Gen parts, but the current CPU is already strong. The GPU’s low benchmark score suggests that upgrading to a different GPU would be the highest-impact change, but the data does not provide a specific replacement recommendation.

Who Should Build It

This system is for users whose primary workloads are CPU-intensive and who need a discrete GPU for basic display output or light acceleration. The i5-13490F’s 80th percentile rank and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 make it suitable for software developers compiling code, students running virtual machines, or small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases (PassMark data compression 328397), and encryption tasks (PassMark encryption 17902). Content creators working on video editing could benefit from the CPU’s 16 threads for rendering timelines, but the GPU’s 18th percentile score means GPU-accelerated effects or export will be slow.

Gamers should be cautious. At 1080p or 1440p with high settings, the GPU’s estimated performance is low, so this is not a build for high-refresh gaming. However, for esports at low settings, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 might still deliver playable FPS, but that is speculative. The 18 GB VRAM is attractive for AI researchers or 3D artists who need large model or texture storage, and the tensor cores could accelerate inference, but the low rasterization score limits traditional rendering. Students or office workers who rarely push the GPU will find the CPU responsive and fast. The data does not support building this for AAA gaming or heavy GPU rendering; it is a CPU-centric workstation with a GPU that is present but not performant by the numbers.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13490F a good processor for multi-threaded tasks?

A: Yes, the data shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 26569, placing it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with a 16-thread 3DMark score of 7556.

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

A: The i5-13490F scores 28185 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065), making it effectively equivalent in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark performance?

A: The RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 18th percentile, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M at 2664 (1% slower).

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for modern games?

A: The GPU has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is a large capacity, but the low benchmark score suggests that capacity does not translate into high frame rates in rasterized titles.

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, as listed in the FACT PACK.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so the CPU cannot be overclocked, though it has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz out of the box.

Q: What is the GPU’s power connector requirement?

A: The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and has a 275 W TDP, which requires a power supply with that connector available.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not recommended based on the data. The GPU’s 18th percentile score in Steel Nomad indicates that estimated FPS at 1080p ultra would be low, likely below 60 FPS in demanding titles, despite the CPU’s 80th percentile rank. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1002 may also limit frame rates in esports titles, so this is not a high-refresh setup.

Streaming: The CPU’s 16 threads and PassMark data compression score of 328397 suggest it can handle software encoding for streaming, but the GPU’s low rasterization performance means game FPS will suffer if playing and streaming simultaneously. The tensor cores could offload some work, but the overall gaming experience would be subpar.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is strong for timeline rendering and export in software like Premiere Pro, but the GPU’s 18th percentile score means GPU-accelerated effects, color grading, and encoding will be slow. The 18 GB VRAM helps with large projects, but the low compute score is a bottleneck.

3D rendering: The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 7550 and PassMark floating-point math of 60273 indicate solid CPU-based rendering performance, which is good for software renderers. For GPU rendering, the RTX 5070 SUPER’s 32.15 TFLOPS FP32 and 50 RT cores suggest potential, but the Steel Nomad score of 2690 casts doubt on actual performance, so expect long render times.

Software development: This is a strong scenario. The CPU’s 16 threads and high multi-core scores (R23 22747) accelerate compilation, and the PassMark integer math score of 83723 indicates fast arithmetic for code execution. The GPU is mostly irrelevant here, so the low GPU score does not matter.

Student and office work: The CPU’s 80th percentile rank and single-thread score of 1002 provide responsive everyday performance for document editing, web browsing, and spreadsheets. The GPU’s display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b) support multiple monitors, and the 65 W CPU TDP keeps power draw low, making this a practical, quiet workstation for non-graphics tasks.

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