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

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Intel Core i5-13490F

28,185 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13490F is a 10-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The chip features a hybrid configuration with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and the CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes directly from the processor. The part is not multiplier-unlocked, meaning overclocking is limited to what the platform allows through other means.

Benchmark results place this processor at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28185. Its nearest rivals illustrate the competitive landscape: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 28065 (0.4% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054 (0.5% behind), and the Intel Core i9-11950H scores 28332 (0.5% ahead). The delta values are remarkably tight, indicating that the i5-13490F sits in a densely packed performance tier where small architectural differences decide the ordering.

Looking at specific workload metrics, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 indicates strong sustained throughput for rendering tasks, while the single-core score of 3211 shows excellent per-thread performance. The 3DMark thread scaling data reveals diminishing returns beyond 8 threads: scores rise from 1959 at 2 threads to 3552 at 4 threads, then 5731 at 8 threads, and 7556 at 16 threads. This pattern suggests that the processor gains roughly 30% performance when moving from 8 to 16 threads, a moderate improvement that reflects the efficiency of the hybrid core layout.

Passmark results add further texture. The multi-thread score of 26569 pairs with a single-thread score of 3828. Integer math reaches 83723, floating-point math hits 60273, and extended instructions score 20837. Data compression achieves 328397, while encryption reaches 17902. Prime number finding scores 114, physics scores 1915, and random string sorting hits 34042. These numbers indicate a processor that handles a mix of integer-heavy, floating-point-heavy, and memory-latency-sensitive workloads with consistent competence.

For real workloads, the 65 W TDP and 10-core/16-thread configuration position this CPU as a strong mid-range option. The high single-thread score means responsive everyday use and strong performance in lightly threaded applications. The multi-thread scores support content creation tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, though the 16-thread ceiling means heavily parallel workloads will not scale as far as they would on higher-core-count parts. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with gaming and data-intensive tasks, and the dual-channel memory support is typical for this class.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Therefore, all frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores of the CPU and GPU, and these figures should be treated as directional expectations rather than verified results.

Given the CPU's 80th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 98th percentile among all GPUs, the gaming potential of this pairing is substantial. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3211 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 indicate strong per-core performance that should not bottleneck modern game engines, which typically rely on 4 to 8 threads for the main game logic and rendering pipeline. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5731 suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately in most titles.

The GPU, an NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation workstation card, is not primarily designed for gaming, but its raw specifications are formidable. With 12800 shading units, 100 ray tracing cores, and 400 tensor cores, the card is capable of high frame rates in rasterized and ray-traced workloads. The 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth eliminates any memory capacity concerns at any resolution, including 4K with high-resolution texture packs.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's strong single-thread performance should allow the GPU to reach very high frame rates in most titles, potentially exceeding 144 Hz in competitive shooters and esports titles. The 2-thread and 4-thread 3DMark scores of 1959 and 3552 respectively suggest that lightly threaded games will run smoothly. At 1440p, the GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 1,020.0 GTexel/s texture rate will drive high settings with ease, and the 448.8 GPixel/s pixel rate supports high-resolution rendering without fill-rate limitations.

At 4K, the RTX 5000 Ada's 32 GB memory and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient, and the 98th percentile GPU score places it above the GeForce RTX 4090 D, which scores 178050 (3.7% behind). The main limitation at 4K will be the CPU's ability to maintain frame pacing, but the 10-core/16-thread configuration with 4.80 GHz boost clock should handle most titles at or above 60 FPS. Ray tracing performance should be strong given the 100 RT cores, though the workstation-oriented drivers may not be optimized for gaming-specific features to the same degree as GeForce drivers.

# FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-13490F?

A: The launch MSRP is $235.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-13490F scores 28185 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500T (28065). It trails the Intel Core i9-11950H by 0.5%, which scores 28332.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation ranks in the 98th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 184664.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i5-13490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5000 Ada have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 89, indicating the pairing sits in the top tier of desktop configurations.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the integrated graphics field is null, meaning the i5-13490F does not include an iGPU and requires a discrete graphics card for display output.

# Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who need a balanced combination of strong CPU throughput and exceptional GPU compute power. The CPU's 80th percentile and GPU's 98th percentile rankings create a system that excels in both general computing and specialized workloads.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, and graphic design will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 and the GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The 32 GB VRAM on the GPU allows for large scenes and high-resolution textures without memory swapping. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the Passmark multi-thread score of 26569 and the 16 threads, which handle parallel builds efficiently.

Students and professionals in engineering, architecture, or scientific computing fields will find the workstation-class GPU valuable for simulations, finite element analysis, and CAD workloads. The 400 tensor cores support AI and machine learning inference tasks, making this a viable option for researchers exploring deep learning models. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption moderate, which is suitable for a workstation that may run long compute jobs.

Small business workstations serving as centralized rendering nodes or data processing machines will find the combination capable and reliable. The GPU's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups, and the dual-slot form factor fits standard workstation cases. The 600 W suggested PSU requirement is reasonable for a system with this performance level.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions who also work in content creation will find this build compelling, though the workstation GPU drivers may require tweaking for optimal gaming performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 3828 in Passmark ensures snappy system responsiveness for everyday use.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balanced nature of this pairing is evident from the percentile data. The CPU sits at the 80th percentile, while the GPU sits at the 98th percentile, creating a configuration where the GPU is significantly more powerful relative to its peers than the CPU is to its own peers. This means that in CPU-bound workloads, the GPU will often be waiting for the processor to deliver frames or data.

For gaming at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor. The 3DMark thread scaling shows that performance plateaus somewhat beyond 8 threads (5731 at 8 threads versus 7556 at 16 threads), and games that rely on 4 to 8 threads will not fully utilize the processor's capabilities. In this scenario, the GPU's headroom is wasted because the CPU cannot feed it fast enough. At 1440p and 4K, the balance shifts toward the GPU being the limiting factor, as the higher pixel count increases the GPU's workload and reduces the CPU's influence on frame rates.

For productivity workloads, the bottleneck depends on the task. CPU-heavy tasks like data compression (Passmark score 328397) and integer math (83723) will be limited by the 10-core/16-thread configuration, while GPU-heavy tasks like rendering and compute will be limited by the GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS throughput. In mixed workloads, the system should maintain good utilization of both components.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4090 D, which scores 178050 (3.7% behind), and the A100 SXM4 80 GB, which scores 183725 (0.5% behind). The fact that the RTX 5000 Ada outperforms these data-center-class GPUs in aggregate benchmarks indicates that it is not the weak link in this system. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its score, showing that it is a solid mid-range performer that will not dramatically bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is a workstation-class GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip is AD102, containing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, with a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1155 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The card draws 250 W TDP and requires a single 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 600 W.

Memory specifications are substantial: 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU features 12800 shading units, 400 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units. For ray tracing and AI workloads, it includes 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 448.8 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 1,020.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance reaches 65.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 65.28 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 175286 and a Vulkan score of 194041, yielding an average benchmark score of 184664. This places the GPU in the 98th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183725, 0.5% behind), the A100 SXM4 40 GB (187147, 1.3% ahead), the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (182109, 1.4% behind), and the GeForce RTX 4090 D (178050, 3.7% behind). These comparisons show that the RTX 5000 Ada competes directly with data-center accelerators and the fastest consumer gaming GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the 32 GB VRAM is a key advantage, allowing large scenes and complex models to reside entirely in GPU memory. The 576.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution textures and heavy compute tasks. The 100 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering in applications like 3D visualization, and the 400 tensor cores enable DLSS and AI-based denoising. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad software compatibility.

The card's physical dimensions are 267 mm in length and 112 mm in height, fitting a dual-slot form factor. Display outputs include 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, which supports multi-monitor professional setups. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, which is sufficient for most workloads despite the CPU offering PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 28185, placing it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 184664, placing it in the 98th percentile among all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 89, reflecting a system that is well above average in both components.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 is the headline rendering number, while the single-core score of 3211 shows strong per-thread performance. The 3DMark thread scaling from 1959 (2 threads) to 7556 (16 threads) demonstrates that the processor scales well with additional threads, though the gains taper off. Passmark single-thread score of 3828 and multi-thread score of 26569 confirm the CPU's balanced profile.

The GPU's Geekbench scores of 175286 (OpenCL) and 194041 (Vulkan) indicate strong compute performance across different APIs. The 98th percentile ranking means this GPU outperforms the vast majority of installed graphics cards, including many data-center accelerators. The nearest rival comparisons show it is 0.5% ahead of the A100 SXM4 80 GB and 3.7% ahead of the RTX 4090 D.

Combined, the picture is one of a high-end workstation system with a mid-range CPU and a top-tier GPU. The CPU will not be the limiting factor in most GPU-bound workloads, and the GPU's massive compute resources can be fully utilized in rendering, simulation, and AI tasks. For gaming, the system should deliver high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, with the GPU being the dominant performance driver.

# Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i5-13490F, a 10-core/16-thread Raptor Lake desktop processor, with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation, a workstation-class GPU. The build class is desktop, and the combined percentile of 89 places it in the upper tier of desktop configurations.

The CPU is a 13th-generation Core i5 part with a 65 W TDP, designed for mainstream desktop use. It offers strong single-thread and multi-thread performance for its class, as evidenced by its 80th percentile ranking. The GPU is a professional workstation card with 32 GB VRAM and data-center-class compute performance, ranking in the 98th percentile. This combination creates a system that is well-suited for content creation, professional rendering, and compute-intensive workloads, while also being capable of high-end gaming.

The overall tier is high, driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance. The CPU is a competent mid-range part, but the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 32 GB VRAM make this a workstation-class system rather than a purely gaming-oriented build. Users should expect excellent performance in GPU-accelerated applications and very good performance in CPU-bound tasks, with the GPU being the standout component.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 throughput support high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1002 and 8-thread score of 5731 ensure that most titles will run without significant CPU bottlenecks. At 1080p, the CPU may limit frame rates in some titles, but at higher resolutions, the GPU dominates.

Streaming: The 16 threads and 24 MB L3 cache provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU's Passmark multi-thread score of 26569 indicates it can handle simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads, though dedicated encoder hardware on the GPU (via NVENC-equivalent capabilities from the 400 tensor cores) would offload this task effectively.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22747 accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 576.0 GB/s bandwidth allow for smooth scrubbing of high-resolution footage and real-time effects processing. The combined performance is well-suited for professional video workflows.

3D rendering: The GPU's 100 RT cores and 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it a powerful rendering engine. The 32 GB VRAM handles complex scenes, and the GPU outperforms the RTX 4090 D by 3.7% in aggregate benchmarks. The CPU's 16 threads provide adequate geometry and scene preparation.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 83723 and data compression score of 328397 support fast compilation and build times. The 16 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low during long compile sessions.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 3828 in Passmark ensures responsive everyday use, and the 80th percentile ranking means it outperforms most consumer processors. The GPU is overkill for office tasks, but the system will handle any academic software, including CAD and simulation tools, without difficulty.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13490F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The 65 W TDP means the CPU is power-efficient, and the GPU's 250 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 600 W leaves headroom for additional components.

For memory upgrades, the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing users to choose based on budget and availability. The dual-channel configuration is standard, and the memory bandwidth is not listed in the FACT PACK, but the 24 MB L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency in many workloads.

The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU are forward-compatible with newer GPUs and storage devices, though the current GPU uses PCIe 4.0. A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with a higher percentile ranking, though the RTX 5000 Ada already sits in the 98th percentile and outperforms the RTX 4090 D. The predecessor is Workstation Ampere, and the successor is Blackwell PRO W, indicating a clear generational path.

The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is limited. The 65 W TDP and 10-core/16-thread configuration are well-matched to the Socket 1700 platform, which supports higher-TDP parts if a future CPU upgrade is desired. The 600 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for the current configuration, and the 1x 16-pin power connector on the GPU is standard for modern high-end cards.

The production status for both components is Active, and the release dates are 2023-02-09 for the CPU and 2023-08-08 for the GPU. The CPU's launch MSRP is $235, while the GPU has no listed MSRP in the FACT PACK. For users looking to upgrade, the CPU could be replaced with a higher-core-count Socket 1700 part, and the GPU could be upgraded to the Blackwell PRO W successor when it becomes available. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives flexibility for memory upgrades without changing the motherboard.

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