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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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78 Score

Top 22% Ranking

78 / 100

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Top 22% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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77%

GPU

79%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

2,893 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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90-100

Ultimate

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

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

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

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30-49

Entry Level

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

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The Intel Core i5-13500E paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is a desktop configuration that presents a significant imbalance in raw compute capability. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake part based on a 10 nm process, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The GPU, by contrast, is a low-power Ampere-based chip with just 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. This pairing yields a combined percentile of 40, placing it below the median for all desktop builds in the database. The CPU alone sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU languishes at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. This gap is the defining characteristic of the build: a strong processor throttled by a very weak graphics card in most gaming and GPU-accelerated tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is the standout component in this build. Its 14 cores and 20 threads are arranged in a hybrid architecture typical of Raptor Lake, though the fact pack does not specify the performance/efficiency core split. The 65 W TDP and 215 mm² die size indicate a mainstream desktop part, and the presence of ECC memory support plus an integrated UHD Graphics 770 unit suggests it is engineered for professional and small-business workloads where reliability and fallback display output matter. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is future-proofing that the paired GPU cannot fully exploit, as the RTX 4010 uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.

Benchmark data confirms the CPU's strength. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 22772, while the single-core score is 3214. This multi-core result is exceptional for a 65 W part, and it positions the chip well above its nearest rivals. The nearest competitor, the Intel Core i9-12900E, has an average benchmark score of 6611, which is 0.4% higher than the i5-13500E's 6586 average — a negligible difference. However, the i5-13500E's average score of 6586 is only 0.3% above the Intel Atom x7405C (6568), which is a stark reminder that the "average benchmark score" metric blends diverse tests. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9564 and R15 multi-core score of 2295 reinforce the trend: this is a multi-threaded workhorse.

For real workloads, the data shows the CPU will excel in video editing, 3D rendering, software compilation, and any task that can use 20 threads. The single-core score of 3214 in R23 is also strong, meaning everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications like office suites will feel snappy. The 24 MB L3 cache is shared across all cores, which helps with gaming performance when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 1.25 MB L2 cache per core and 80 KB L1 cache per core are standard for the architecture. The 4.60 GHz boost clock is the key enabler for the strong single-threaded showing. The CPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all CPUs is a fair summary: it is a solidly above-average processor that outperforms many older high-end chips, including the Core i9-10940X, which it matches within 0.3% in average score.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500E support overclocking?

A: No. The multiplier is not unlocked, so the CPU is locked to its factory clock speeds of 2.40 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost.

Q: What memory types can be used with this CPU?

A: The i5-13500E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is a feature not often found on consumer desktop CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 4010 a good match for the CPU in terms of generation?

A: No. The CPU is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake part released in January 2023, while the GPU is a 40-series Ampere chip released in April 2024. The GPU is a successor to the GeForce 30 series, but its architecture is Ampere, which is one generation behind the CPU's Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4010?

A: The GPU has a 64-bit memory bus and uses GDDR6 memory at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective), yielding a bandwidth of 96.00 GB/s.

Q: Does the GPU require a power connector?

A: No. The RTX 4010 has no power connectors and a TDP of 50 W. The suggested PSU for the system is 250 W.

Q: What display outputs does the RTX 4010 offer?

A: The card provides four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. It is a single-slot card measuring 163 mm in length and 69 mm in height.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its single-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 22772 is roughly 7 times higher than the single-core score of 3214. This indicates excellent scaling across its 20 threads, making it far more suitable for parallel workloads than single-threaded tasks.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is the weakest link in this pairing. Despite its "RTX" branding and 40-series name, it is built on the Ampere architecture (the predecessor to the 40-series Ada Lovelace) using an 8 nm Samsung process. The chip, GA107, contains 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, resulting in 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is severely constrained for modern games, which often require more capacity and bandwidth at higher resolutions. The base clock is 1417 MHz, with a boost clock of 1762 MHz.

Compute capabilities are minimal. The GPU offers 768 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. It has 6 RT cores and 24 tensor cores, but these are low-count implementations. FP32 performance is 2.706 TFLOPS, which is the same as FP16 performance (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 28.19 GPixel/s and texture rate is 42.29 GTexel/s. The single benchmark score available is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scored 2893. This places the GPU at the 18th percentile among all GPUs, meaning roughly 82% of GPUs in the database are faster. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, scores 2907, which is only 0.5% higher — a surprising result that suggests the Steel Nomad test is not representative of typical gaming loads, or that the low-power nature of the RTX 4010 limits its sustained performance.

For rendering and creative work, the 2.706 TFLOPS FP32 performance is insufficient for serious 3D rendering. The 4 GB VRAM will also limit texture sizes and scene complexity. The 96 GB/s bandwidth is a fraction of what high-end cards offer. The GPU does support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, but feature support does not compensate for raw throughput. The lack of power connectors and 50 W TDP confirm this is a low-profile, low-performance card intended for basic display output or light acceleration, not for gaming or GPU compute. The 24 tensor cores are present, but their low count means DLSS performance will be modest at best.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This build is not suitable. The RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS and 4 GB VRAM will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, let alone 1440p or 4K. The CPU's strong single-core score (3214 in R23) will not help once the GPU is saturated. Expect playable frame rates only in esports titles at low settings, and even then, the 64-bit memory bus will limit performance.

Streaming: The CPU can handle encoding via its 20 threads, but the GPU's 24 tensor cores and 6 RT cores are insufficient for advanced AI-enhanced streaming effects. The lack of VRAM will also limit the ability to run a game and encoding simultaneously without stuttering. This is a passable setup for very basic 720p streaming, but not for modern 1080p60 broadcast-quality streams.

Video Editing: The CPU excels here. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 means timeline scrubbing, exporting, and applying effects will be fast. However, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 96 GB/s bandwidth will slow down GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The 18th percentile GPU ranking will be a bottleneck for preview playback with heavy effects.

3D Rendering: CPU-based rendering will be strong due to the 14 cores and 20 threads. The 9564 Cinebench R20 multi-core score is competitive. However, GPU-based rendering (e.g., in Blender or Octane) will be extremely slow due to the 2.706 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 4 GB VRAM is also limiting for complex scenes. This is a CPU-first rendering machine.

Software Development: This is a strong scenario. The 20 threads allow for fast compilation of large codebases. The 24 MB L3 cache helps with repeated builds. The ECC memory support is a bonus for long-running build servers. The GPU is irrelevant here, so the weak RTX 4010 is not a hinderance.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-core performance (3214 in R23) ensures snappy word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 can handle display output if the discrete GPU is not needed. The 65 W TDP means low power draw. However, the 4 GB GPU adds no value for these tasks and could be omitted entirely.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data is unambiguous: the GPU is the primary bottleneck for any graphics-intensive workload. The CPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 18th percentile. This 44-percentile gap is enormous. In gaming, the RTX 4010 will limit frame rates to a fraction of what the CPU can feed it. The CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and strong single-core score will be wasted because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's processing capacity.

For CPU-based workloads (rendering, compiling, editing), the balance is reversed. The GPU is idle, and the CPU's 14 cores will provide excellent throughput. In these scenarios, the build is well-balanced because the GPU is not a factor. However, in any workload that uses the GPU for acceleration — such as video encoding with NVENC, or GPU-accelerated rendering — the RTX 4010's 50 W TDP and 2.706 TFLOPS will severely limit output. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2893 is near the bottom of the database (18th percentile), confirming that even the RTX 4060 Ti, which is only 0.5% faster in this specific test, is not a high performer. The practical outcome is that this build will feel lightning-fast for CPU tasks and sluggish for GPU tasks.

Who Should Build It

This build targets professionals who need CPU horsepower but do not need GPU acceleration. The primary audience is software developers, data analysts, and engineers who compile code or run simulations. The ECC memory support and 20 threads make it ideal for small business workstations where data integrity and multi-tasking are critical. Students in STEM fields who run MATLAB or similar tools will benefit from the CPU's 22772 Cinebench R23 multi-core score. Content creators who work primarily in CPU-based renderers (like certain 3D modeling tools) will find the processing power adequate.

Gamers should avoid this build entirely. Even at 1080p, the RTX 4010's 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus will cause stuttering in modern titles. The 18th percentile GPU ranking means this is not a gaming machine. The only exception is for users who play very old or indie games at low settings, but even then, the integrated GPU might suffice. For office work, the build is overkill — the CPU is far more powerful than needed for spreadsheets, and the GPU adds no value. The target buyer is someone who explicitly needs high multi-threaded CPU performance and has no requirement for discrete graphics power.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the fact pack. Therefore, all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2893 (18th percentile) is the primary indicator. The CPU's single-core score of 3214 in Cinebench R23 is strong, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's low throughput.

At 1080p ultra settings, expected frame rates in AAA titles will be in the low 20s to 30s FPS. The 4 GB VRAM will cause texture pop-in and stuttering in games that require more than 4 GB. At 1440p, performance will drop to unplayable levels, likely below 20 FPS. At 4K, the card will be completely overwhelmed, rendering single-digit frame rates. Esports titles like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant at 1080p low settings might achieve 60-80 FPS, but the 96 GB/s bandwidth will cap performance. The 6 RT cores are insufficient for ray tracing; enabling RT will cut frame rates in half or worse. The 24 tensor cores support DLSS, but the low shader count means the upscaling will not rescue the raw rendering performance. In summary, this is not a gaming build by any modern standard.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build (buildClass: desktop) pairing an Intel Core i5-13500E with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010. The combined percentile is 40, placing it below the median for all builds. The CPU is a high-midrange part (62nd percentile), while the GPU is a low-end part (18th percentile). The overall tier is budget-to-entry-level, but with a mismatched CPU that overshadows the GPU. The system is best described as a workstation CPU with a display adapter. The i5-13500E is a locked processor (non-overclockable) on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with a 65 W TDP. The RTX 4010 is a 50 W, single-slot card that requires no power connectors and fits in small cases. This pairing makes sense only for users who prioritize CPU compute over all else.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 6586, with a percentile rank of 62 among all CPUs. Its Cinebench scores are as follows: R15 multi-core 2295, R15 single-core 323, R20 multi-core 9564, R20 single-core 1349, R23 multi-core 22772, and R23 single-core 3214. The nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-12900E with an average score of 6611, which is 0.4% higher — a statistical tie. The Intel Atom x7405C (6568) is 0.3% slower, and the Intel Core i9-10940X and Pentium Gold G6405 (both 6605) are 0.3% faster. This suggests the i5-13500E delivers performance comparable to much more expensive or power-hungry chips.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 2893 (from 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12), with a percentile rank of 18 among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907), which is 0.5% faster — a minuscule margin that underscores the RTX 4010's position at the bottom of the performance curve. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (2910) is 0.6% faster, and the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB (2913) is 0.7% faster. The Quadro P600 (2923) is 1% faster. The combined picture is a CPU that outperforms its price class by a wide margin, paired with a GPU that underperforms even its low-end rivals. The 40th combined percentile reflects the GPU dragging the system down. For any workload that depends on the GPU, this build will disappoint; for pure CPU tasks, it will impress.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

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