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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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Top 10% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

88%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13490F and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 form a desktop pairing that mixes a strong 13th-generation mid-range processor with a workstation-oriented Turing GPU. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, the GPU at the 67th percentile, and the combined build percentile is 74. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all gaming performance discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct frame-rate data.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture. It offers 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 10-core / 16-thread layout indicates a hybrid design typical of Raptor Lake, though the exact P-core and E-core split is not specified in the data. The CPU is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², and it supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Cache amounts include 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor does not include integrated graphics, and it is a desktop-class part with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU is currently marked as Active in production, and its launch MSRP was $235.

The CPU’s benchmark results are consistently strong. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test scores 7,556, while the 8-thread score is 5,731 and the single-thread score is 1,002. This shows good scaling from 8 to 16 threads, adding about 1,825 points. Cinebench scores follow a similar pattern: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 22,747 and single-core 3,211; R20 multi-core scores 9,553 and single-core 1,348; R15 multi-core scores 2,292 and single-core 323. PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength—the multithread score is 26,569, with integer math at 83,723, floating-point math at 60,273, and data compression at 328,397. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 28,185, and the percentile vs all CPUs is 80.

The nearest rivals place the i5-13490F in a tight band. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28,128, a delta of +0.2%, meaning the Intel part is 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28,065 (+0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28,054 (+0.5%). The only rival that beats it is the Intel Core i9-11950H with 28,332, a delta of -0.5%. These margins are tiny, so the i5-13490F effectively trades blows with those four parts, while its 80th percentile ranking indicates it outperforms roughly four out of five CPUs in the database.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 28,185, and its percentile vs all CPUs is 80. The GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, has an average benchmark score of 21,629 and a percentile vs all GPUs of 67. Combined, the build percentile is 74. This means the CPU is significantly stronger relative to its own market segment than the GPU is—there is a 13-point percentile gap between the two components.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reveal its character. Geekbench OpenCL reaches 78,999, and Vulkan scores 92,309. PassMark results are more granular: DirectX 11 scores 140, DirectX 12 scores 59, DirectX 10 scores 113, DirectX 9 scores 195, and G2D scores 709. The PassMark G3D score is 15,616, and GPU compute is 6,525. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, which scores 21,856 (a delta of -1% for the Quadro, meaning the Quadro is 1% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile, which scores 21,379 (delta +1.2%, so the Quadro is 1.2% ahead). The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21,237 (+1.8%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21,153 (+2.3%). The Quadro RTX 5000 is therefore roughly on par with a GTX 1060 6 GB, though it carries 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a wider 256-bit bus.

The combined picture is a desktop system where the CPU is a top-tier performer and the GPU is a mid-pack workstation card. For CPU-heavy tasks like compilation, rendering, or multi-threaded physics, the system will feel powerful. For GPU-bound workloads like gaming at high settings, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the same socket used by other 12th and 13th generation desktop processors. The system supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, so the builder can choose whichever memory generation fits the motherboard and budget. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself, which is a forward-looking feature for fast storage and future GPUs. The GPU, however, uses PCIe 3.0 x16, so the interface will run at the older standard unless the motherboard provides backward compatibility—which it does in most cases.

The GPU has a TDP of 230 W, while the CPU has a TDP of 65 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 550 W, so a system with this CPU and GPU would need at least that much PSU headroom. The GPU is dual-slot, requires a 6-pin and an 8-pin power connector, and measures 267 mm in length. It is end-of-life in production, with a successor listed as “Workstation Ampere.” The CPU, on the other hand, is still active, meaning the same socket can accept other current 13th-generation parts. A sensible next upgrade would be to a newer workstation GPU in the Ampere family, or to a higher-core CPU within the same socket—though the exact models are not specified in the FACT PACK. Because the GPU is end-of-life, it is the primary candidate for replacement in a long-lived system.

Who Should Build It

This pairing is best suited for desktop users who need strong CPU throughput for multi-threaded work and a professional GPU for CUDA-accelerated or graphics tasks. The CPU’s 80th percentile and 16 threads make it a capable workhorse for software development, data analysis, and video editing. The Quadro RTX 5000’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth are useful for large datasets, and its 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores suggest it was designed for real-time ray tracing and AI inference.

Content creators can use this build for video rendering, 3D modeling, and photogrammetry. Software developers will appreciate the CPU’s high single-thread PassMark score of 3,828 and its multi-thread score of 26,569, which together indicate fast compile times and responsive builds. Students and small business workstations can benefit from the CPU’s strong multi-core performance, while the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM supports larger textures or GPU-accelerated applications. Gamers are a secondary audience—the GPU is a 67th-percentile part, so 1080p gaming is feasible, but it is not the primary target for this build.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU’s single-thread performance is excellent, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,211 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,002. That will not limit frame rates in most games. The GPU, however, is a 67th-percentile part with a PassMark G3D score of 15,516, which is roughly comparable to a GTX 1060 6 GB. Expect 1080p high-refresh gaming at medium-high settings, but not 1440p or 4K ultra.

Streaming: The CPU has 16 threads and a PassMark multithread score of 26,569, so software encoding for streaming is well within its capacity. The GPU’s tensor cores and 16 GB VRAM also allow for some GPU-based encoding, though the data does not include specific encoder hardware details.

Video editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,747 and PassMark floating-point math of 60,273 make it fast for rendering timelines. The GPU’s 16 GB memory and 448 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects and previews. This build is a solid video-editing workstation, especially for 1080p and 1440p footage.

3D rendering: The GPU has 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores, and its FP32 performance is 11.15 TFLOPS. The CPU’s 16 threads help with CPU-based rendering. Together, they can handle modest 3D workloads, though the GPU is not top-tier in the database.

Software development: The CPU’s single-thread score of 3,828 and multi-thread score of 26,569 will make compilations and IDE tasks quick. The GPU is not particularly relevant for development unless CUDA-based testing is involved.

Student and office work: The CPU is overkill for basic office tasks, but its low TDP of 65 W means it runs efficiently. The GPU’s 16 GB memory and workstation drivers make it more than capable for spreadsheets, document editing, and light design work.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i5-13490F use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, it does not include integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode.

Q: What is the GPU’s TDP and suggested PSU?

A: The GPU TDP is 230 W, and the suggested PSU is 550 W.

Q: How much video memory does the Quadro RTX 5000 have?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, it is end-of-life. Its predecessor is Quadro Volta and its successor is Workstation Ampere.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs?

A: It is the 67th percentile.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK includes no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming figures here are estimates based on benchmark scores. The CPU’s single-thread performance is strong—Cinebench R23 single-core of 3,211 and PassMark single-thread of 3,828—which means the CPU will not bottleneck most games at 1080p. The GPU is the limiting factor. Its PassMark G3D score is 15,516, and it is 1% behind the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in average benchmark score. That places it in the mid-range tier for 1080p gaming. Expect high settings at 1080p in many titles, but 1440p will require medium settings and 4K will be difficult. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is a plus, but the raw compute throughput is the bottleneck.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build that pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000. The CPU is a high-percentile desktop part (80th percentile, average benchmark 28,185), and the GPU is a 67th-percentile workstation part (average benchmark 21,629). The combined percentile is 74, which places the build in the upper-mid range of all desktop combinations. The CPU is clearly the more capable component, offering 16 threads and a strong multi-core performance, while the GPU, despite its 16 GB VRAM and Turing features, is older and slower relative to modern gaming GPUs. This is a desktop build aimed at professional work where the CPU is the primary driver and the GPU provides workstation-grade features.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU is the stronger component in this pairing. With a percentile of 80 versus the GPU’s 67, the CPU is 13 points higher in its segment. In CPU-heavy workloads, the i5-13490F will deliver excellent performance—its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,747 and PassMark multithread of 26,569 are high for the mid-range class. The GPU, however, is a quad-end Turing part with a PassMark G3D score of 15,516, and it lags behind the GTX 1060 6 GB by 1% in average benchmark score. This means that in gaming, the GPU will be the bottleneck, holding the frame rate down even though the CPU has plenty of headroom. In GPU-compute tasks, the Quadro’s 16 GB VRAM and 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 are useful, but its overall throughput is not high enough to fully utilize the CPU’s 16 threads. The balance is skewed toward the CPU: for content creation, rendering, and multi-threaded work, the CPU dominates, while the GPU serves as a capable but not top-tier accelerator. For gaming, the GPU will be the limiting factor, so frame rates will be determined by the GPU’s 67th-percentile performance rather than the CPU’s 80th-percentile strength.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13490F + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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4K Gaming Performance

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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