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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

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84 / 100
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Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
88%
VS
GPU
79%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score
Top 12% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER

3,075 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

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Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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

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0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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This analysis examines the pairing of the Intel Core i5-13490F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination; all gaming performance figures are therefore estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data presents a significant mismatch in performance potential between the two components, creating a distinct bottleneck profile that requires careful interpretation.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance relationship between the Intel Core i5-13490F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is defined by a substantial gap in their respective benchmark standings. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185. The GPU, however, holds only the 19th percentile position among all GPUs, with an average score of 3075 from the single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This 61-percentile-point difference strongly indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor in this system; the graphics card's relative standing is far lower.

Examining the CPU's multi-threaded scaling reveals its strength. The 3DMark scores progress from 1959 at 2 threads, to 3552 at 4 threads, 5731 at 8 threads, and finally 7556 at 16 threads. The near-identical scores between the 16-thread test (7556) and the max-threads test (7550) suggest that the 10-core, 16-thread configuration is fully utilized and that performance reaches a plateau at its thread limit. For gaming, the single-thread score of 1002 and the 2-thread score of 1959 indicate a capable foundation for handling game logic and draw calls, which are often reliant on fewer, faster cores.

The GPU's bottleneck is more pronounced when considering the benchmark deltaPct against its nearest rivals. The RTX 5080 SUPER scores 2.8% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, 3.4% lower than the Intel Arc Pro B60, and just 3.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 820A and 3.6% higher than the GTX 860M. These rivals are not high-end gaming cards; they are professional, entry-level, or legacy mobile parts. This places the RTX 5080 SUPER in a perplexing position, suggesting its single available benchmark result may not represent its true gaming potential, but based on the data provided, it is the weaker link. The CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile imply that in most workloads, the GPU will be the component that limits frame rates, while the CPU will have significant headroom to spare.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13490F demonstrates robust multi-threaded capabilities in the Cinebench suite. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is notably strong, while the single-core score of 3211 is solid for gaming. In Passmark tests, the CPU shows a balanced profile with an integer math score of 83723 and a floating-point math score of 60273. The data compression score of 328397 is particularly high, suggesting excellent performance in archiving and file management tasks. The multi-thread score of 26569 and single-thread score of 3828 reinforce the CPU's position in the 80th percentile.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals clarifies its standing. The i5-13490F has an average score of 28185, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435's 28128, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T's 28065. It also outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE by 0.5%. However, it trails the Intel Core i9-11950H by 0.5%, which has an average score of 28332. These narrow margins place the i5-13490F in a competitive tier, but not a dominant one.

The GPU's benchmark data is minimal, with a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075. Its 19th percentile ranking is low, and its position among rivals is concerning. Being outperformed by the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 and Intel Arc Pro B60, and only marginally beating the GeForce 820A and GTX 860M, suggests that according to this specific test, the RTX 5080 SUPER's performance is not in line with what its specifications imply. The combined picture is one of a very strong CPU paired with a GPU that, based on the available data, appears to be a significant bottleneck. The combined percentile for the system is 50, reflecting this imbalance.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK confirms that no measured FPS data exists for this specific CPU-GPU combination. The following analysis is therefore an estimate based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread and 2-thread 3DMark scores (1002 and 1959 respectively) suggest it can handle the primary gaming workload without issue. The GPU's low 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 3075, however, indicates that it will be the primary determinant of gaming performance.

Given the GPU's benchmark standing, which places it near the NVIDIA GeForce 820A and GTX 860M, frame rates in modern games are expected to be modest. The GPU's 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.02 TB/s bandwidth are high-end specifications, but the benchmark data does not support high performance in practice. The GPU's pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are substantial, but the 3DMark score suggests these capabilities are not translating into expected benchmark results.

For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU is more than sufficient, but the GPU is likely to hold frame rates to lower levels. At 4K resolution, the GPU's workload increases, and its performance deficit will be even more pronounced. The estimated frame rates are expected to be low, potentially in the area of what older or lower-tier graphics cards achieve. The data implies that this pairing would not deliver a high-refresh-rate gaming experience in demanding titles, and the user would need to rely on the GPU's features, such as its RT cores and tensor cores, to potentially offset the raw performance deficit.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance gap between the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-13490F performs in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER sits in the 19th percentile of all GPUs. This substantial difference indicates the GPU is the primary performance limiter.

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

A: The i5-13490F's average benchmark score of 28185 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435, 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500T, and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. It is 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i9-11950H.

Q: What is the GPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 SUPER's 3DMark score of 3075 is 2.8% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, 3.4% lower than the Intel Arc Pro B60, and only 3.1% and 3.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 820A and GTX 860M, respectively.

Q: Does the CPU have good multi-threaded performance?

A: Yes. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22747, and its Passmark multi-thread score is 26569. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1959 at 2 threads to 7556 at 16 threads, with a max-threads score of 7550.

Q: What is the CPU's memory and PCIe support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 1.02 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this build?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination. All gaming performance statements are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores.

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. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. 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 is designed to offer a balance between multi-threaded productivity and single-threaded responsiveness.

The benchmark results confirm this balance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 indicates strong rendering and compilation capabilities. The Passmark data compression score of 328397 is exceptional, suggesting the CPU excels in tasks like file archiving and data transfer. The integer math score of 83723 and floating-point math score of 60273 show a well-rounded arithmetic capability. The extended instructions score of 20837 suggests good performance in workloads that leverage modern SIMD instruction sets.

The CPU's 80th percentile ranking places it above the majority of processors. Its performance is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 and Intel Core i5-14500T, with differences of only 0.2% and 0.4% respectively. The 16-thread 3DMark score of 7556 and the max-threads score of 7550 indicate that the CPU reaches its performance ceiling with all threads active, showing efficient utilization of its 16 threads. For real workloads, this means the CPU can handle demanding multi-threaded tasks without being a bottleneck, but its single-thread performance, while solid, is not class-leading.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the GB203 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. The GPU is equipped with 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It also features 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, indicating support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based technologies like DLSS.

The memory subsystem is a highlight, with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.02 TB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. Its theoretical compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS, a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. These specifications suggest a high-performance part.

However, the benchmark data contradicts these specifications. The single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3075 places the GPU in the 19th percentile, which is exceptionally low. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 and the GeForce GTX 860M, which are not modern high-end parts. The deltaPct values show the RTX 5080 SUPER is 2.8% slower than the Quadro P1000 and only 3.1% faster than the GeForce 820A. This suggests that either the benchmark result is an anomaly, or the GPU's performance is severely constrained in this particular test. Based on the data, the GPU's real-world rendering performance is expected to be far below what its specs imply.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The platform is built around the Intel Socket 1700. The Core i5-13490F supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering flexibility in memory choice. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a modern and fast interface. The GPU also uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring full compatibility and bandwidth between the two components.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, which is modest and indicates that a capable air cooler is sufficient for thermal management. The GPU, however, has a TDP of 415 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector. The FACT PACK does not list a suggested PSU wattage, but the combination of a 65 W CPU and a 415 W GPU implies a high total system power draw. A robust power supply is necessary to handle the peak power demands of the GPU.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be to address the performance imbalance. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. Replacing the RTX 5080 SUPER with a GPU that has a higher percentile ranking would provide the most significant performance uplift. The CPU has headroom, as its 80th percentile score suggests it can support a more powerful graphics card without becoming the bottleneck. The motherboard and power supply would need to be checked for compatibility with a new GPU's power requirements.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a strong mid-range to upper-mid-range processor, evidenced by its 80th percentile ranking. The GPU, based on its 19th percentile ranking, appears to be a low-performance part in this dataset. The combined percentile for the system is 50.

The pairing is unusual because of the stark contrast in component tiers. The CPU is a solid performer, but the GPU's benchmark data suggests it is a significant weak point. This is a desktop build where the processor's capabilities are likely to be underutilized in gaming scenarios due to the GPU's limitations. The system's overall tier, as defined by the 50th combined percentile, places it in the middle of the performance spectrum, but this is dragged down entirely by the GPU. The CPU is capable of much more.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this specific configuration is difficult to define due to the GPU's low benchmark scores. The CPU is well-suited for content creators and developers who need strong multi-threaded performance for compiling code, rendering video, or running virtual machines. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and the high Passmark data compression score of 328397 support this.

However, the gaming audience is not well-served by this GPU according to the data. Gamers at any resolution would likely be disappointed with the frame rates, as the GPU's 19th percentile ranking is not conducive to high-refresh-rate gaming. Students and small business workstations could use the CPU for productivity tasks, but the GPU would not provide any benefit for 3D modeling or GPU-accelerated workloads. The build is only sensible for a user who primarily needs CPU horsepower and has a specific, non-gaming reason for the GPU, which the benchmark data does not support.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not supported by the data. The GPU's low benchmark score suggests it will not be able to drive high frame rates at any resolution, making the CPU's strong single-thread performance irrelevant for this purpose.

Streaming: The CPU's 16 threads and strong multi-threaded score of 26569 in Passmark can handle the encoding workload of streaming. The GPU's performance will limit the gaming portion, making this a poor choice for a smooth streaming experience.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is well-suited for video editing timelines and rendering. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is beneficial for effects and previews, but its low compute score will slow down GPU-accelerated exports and rendering.

3D rendering: The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads will handle CPU-based rendering effectively, as shown by its 80th percentile rank. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a theoretical advantage, but the low benchmark score suggests real-world rendering performance will be underwhelming.

Software development: The CPU is excellent for this scenario. Its high integer math score of 83723 and data compression score of 328397 are ideal for compiling large codebases and managing source control repositories. The GPU offers no significant benefit for development tasks.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3828 in Passmark ensures a responsive system for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. The GPU is overkill for these tasks, and its low performance means it provides no advantage over a more modest and efficient graphics solution.