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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13500E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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Power Build

Top 12% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
CPU Bottleneck
CPU
77%
VS
GPU
99%

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PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13500E

6,586 Benchmark Score
Top 23% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score
Top 1% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i5-13500E and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D represent a pairing of a mid-range, power-efficient 14-core processor with NVIDIA’s flagship consumer GPU, the RTX 4090 D. This combination is unusual in that it places a high-end, 425 W graphics card alongside a 65 W CPU designed for broader market appeal. The benchmark data shows a significant disparity in their respective performance tiers, with the CPU sitting at the 62nd percentile of all processors while the GPU ranks in the 98th percentile of all graphics cards. This analysis uses only the provided specifications and benchmark scores to interpret what this pairing means for real-world workloads, gaming, and content creation, while explicitly noting that all frame rate figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, as no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13500E is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node. It features a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. The core configuration is hybrid, but the cache layout indicates a substantial 24 MB of shared L3 cache, complemented by 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 80 KB of L1 per core. This is a desktop-class processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supporting dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for stability-sensitive workloads. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output capability, though it is secondary to the discrete GPU in this build.

Benchmark results show the 13500E achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 and a single-core score of 3214. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded throughput for a 65 W part, which is further corroborated by its average benchmark score of 6586. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 62 places it slightly above the median of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Atom x7405C, which scores 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core i9-10940X, Intel Pentium Gold G6405, and Intel Core i9-12900E, all of which score between 0.3% and 0.4% lower. This clustering suggests that the 13500E’s average performance is highly competitive with those parts, but its specific strengths lie in its multi-core capability for its power envelope. For real workloads, the 22772 R23 multi-core score translates to efficient handling of compilation tasks, 3D rendering, and simultaneous productivity applications, while the 3214 single-core score ensures responsive day-to-day operation and solid performance in lightly-threaded software. The 20 threads are particularly beneficial for parallel tasks, and the 65 W TDP suggests it can be cooled by a capable air cooler, though the data does not specify cooler requirements.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU and GPU combination, and the `dataIsMeasured` field is false. Therefore, all frame rate expectations discussed here are estimates based on the benchmark scores of the individual components, not empirical results. The RTX 4090 D, with its 98th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 178050, is positioned as one of the most powerful GPUs available, suggesting it is capable of driving extremely high frame rates in most scenarios. The CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking and 3214 single-core score in Cinebench R23 indicate it can feed the GPU adequately in many titles, but it may become a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the CPU’s processing of game logic and draw calls becomes more prominent.

At 1080p, where CPU load is highest relative to GPU load, the 13500E’s single-core performance is competent but not elite. The data shows the CPU is only 0.4% slower than the Intel Core i9-12900E in average benchmark score, which suggests that in esports titles or older games with lower thread counts, the 13500E should sustain high refresh rates, but the exact FPS cannot be quantified from the pack. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 4090 D’s immense 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth would likely push frame rates well beyond the capabilities of most displays, making the CPU less of a constraint. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the 4090 D is expected to deliver extremely high performance in AAA titles, though again, these are estimates. The absence of measured data means that specific FPS figures by game and resolution cannot be provided; the only conclusion the data supports is that the GPU’s 98th percentile ranking will drive frame rates that are primarily limited by the CPU at lower resolutions and by the display’s refresh rate at higher resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The combined performance picture is defined by a stark contrast between the CPU and GPU tiers. The Intel Core i5-13500E achieves an average benchmark score of 6586, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-core scores are its strongest asset: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22772 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9564. Single-core scores are more modest, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3214 and a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 323. The nearest CPU rival, the Intel Atom x7405C, scores 0.3% higher, while the Core i9-10940X and Pentium Gold G6405 score 0.3% lower, and the Core i9-12900E scores 0.4% lower. This indicates that the 13500E is a mid-pack performer, not a top-tier CPU, but it is not far off from older high-end parts in average score.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D delivers an average benchmark score of 178050, ranking in the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its specific benchmark results include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941. The GPU’s nearest rivals are all professional or data-center class parts: the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is 2.2% higher, the A100 SXM4 80 GB is 3.1% higher, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 3.6% higher, and the A100 SXM4 40 GB is 4.9% higher. This shows the 4090 D is very close to professional workstation GPUs in raw compute benchmarks, but it is a consumer part. The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, which reflects the GPU’s dominance pulling the overall average up, but the CPU’s 62nd percentile clearly caps the system’s potential in CPU-bound scenarios. The combined picture is one of a GPU that far outclasses the CPU in relative performance.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who prioritize GPU-accelerated workloads and high-resolution gaming over CPU-bound tasks. The RTX 4090 D’s 98th percentile ranking and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory make it an obvious choice for 4K gaming, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and for 3D rendering, where the 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 456 tensor cores accelerate tasks like ray tracing and AI denoising. The CPU, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is sufficient for content creation workflows such as video editing, where the 22772 Cinebench R23 multi-core score provides solid export and encoding performance, but it is not the strongest CPU available. For software developers, the 13500E’s 20 threads and ECC memory support make it suitable for compiling large codebases and running virtual machines, though the GPU is overkill for most development tasks.

The build is less ideal for students or small business workstations where the GPU’s power and cost would be wasted on word processing or spreadsheet workloads. However, for a small business running GPU-accelerated data analysis or AI inference, the 4090 D’s 456 tensor cores and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are compelling. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will see the most benefit, as the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking is less likely to bottleneck at those higher resolutions. The data suggests this is a niche build for users who want flagship GPU performance without investing in a flagship CPU, and who are willing to accept that the CPU will limit performance in certain scenarios. The 65 W TDP of the CPU also makes it a reasonable choice for systems where power draw is a consideration, although the 425 W TDP of the GPU and the 800 W suggested PSU negate that advantage at the system level.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU’s 3214 single-core score in Cinebench R23 may limit frame rates in CPU-intensive titles, but the GPU’s 98th percentile ranking ensures that in GPU-bound scenarios, frame rates will be extremely high. The data indicates this is a capable high-refresh setup, but the exact FPS is an estimate.

Streaming: The 13500E’s 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom for encoding video while gaming, as the 22772 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 shows strong parallel processing capability. The GPU also has dedicated NVENC hardware, though its specifics are not in the pack, so the CPU’s threads are the primary evidence for multitasking.

Video Editing: The 24 GB of VRAM on the GPU allows for large timelines and effects, while the CPU’s multi-core score of 9564 in Cinebench R20 supports efficient rendering and export. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth of the GPU accelerates real-time previews of high-resolution footage.

3D Rendering: The RTX 4090 D excels here with 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 114 RT cores, making it a top-tier choice for GPU rendering. The CPU’s 22772 R23 multi-core score is adequate for scene preparation and CPU-based rendering, but the GPU is the clear workhorse.

Software Development: The 20 threads and ECC memory support of the CPU are beneficial for compilation and server-like workloads. The GPU’s compute power is largely unused in this scenario, but the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking means build times will be average compared to higher-end CPUs.

Student and Office Work: This configuration is massively overprovisioned for such tasks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is sufficient for basic display output, and the CPU’s single-core score of 3214 ensures snappy responsiveness, but the GPU’s 425 W TDP and 800 W PSU requirement make this an impractical and inefficient choice for office use.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is based on the AD102 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 76,300 million transistors. It features 14592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output pipelines, along with 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 and FP16 performance both rated at 73.54 TFLOPS.

Benchmark scores for the 4090 D include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8587, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 278621, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 246941. These scores, coupled with its 98th percentile ranking, place it just below professional GPUs like the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, which is 2.2% higher. The 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores provide substantial hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS, which are not benchmarked here but are implied by the architecture. For rendering, the 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is a strong indicator of raw rasterization and compute performance, while the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures that large textures and datasets are handled efficiently. The 24 GB VRAM is ample for 4K textures and complex scenes, and the 425 W TDP, while high, is supported by the 800 W suggested PSU. This GPU is a top-tier consumer part that rivals professional workstation cards in compute benchmarks, as evidenced by its proximity to the A100 SXM4 parts.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13500E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This provides flexibility for builders to choose between existing DDR4 modules or newer DDR5, though the memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The CPU also supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is a forward-looking feature, but the RTX 4090 D uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. This means the GPU will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds, and while the PCIe 5.0 slots on the motherboard are backward compatible, there is no performance benefit for this GPU. The 65 W TDP of the CPU leaves significant headroom for a future CPU upgrade on the same socket, such as a higher-core-count Raptor Lake part, though specific models are not listed.

The GPU has a TDP of 425 W and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 800 W. This is a high power draw, and the data indicates that any system with this GPU must have a robust power supply. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series, so a future upgrade path would involve moving to that new generation, which would likely require a new motherboard and CPU platform as well. The CPU’s socket 1700 is also not forward-compatible with newer Intel platforms, so a significant CPU upgrade would necessitate a new motherboard. In the near term, the most sensible upgrade for this build would be to increase memory capacity or speed, as the dual-channel bus supports both DDR4 and DDR5, or to upgrade the CPU to a higher-tier 13th-generation part on the same socket to better match the GPU’s performance. The platform’s ECC memory support is a unique feature that could be leveraged for error-free computation, though this is not a typical consumer upgrade path.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this pairing is 80, which is heavily influenced by the GPU’s 98th percentile ranking against all GPUs.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 D support the latest PCIe standard?

A: No, the RTX 4090 D has a bus interface of PCIe 4.0 x16, while the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes; the GPU will run at PCIe 4.0 speeds.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13500E a high-performance CPU relative to others?

A: The CPU is in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6586, which is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900E.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the CPU and GPU, and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, the GPU has a TDP of 425 W, and the suggested PSU for the system is 800 W.

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this build in games?

A: No, there are no measured FPS data rows for this exact combination, so all frame rate expectations are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What type of memory does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it also supports ECC memory.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance of this system is heavily skewed toward the GPU, creating a clear bottleneck scenario in CPU-bound workloads. The GPU’s 98th percentile ranking against all GPUs versus the CPU’s 62nd percentile ranking against all CPUs means that in tasks like 1080p gaming with a low graphical load, the CPU is likely to be the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. The CPU’s single-core score of 3214 in Cinebench R23 is not weak, but it is not in the same tier as the GPU’s compute power. In contrast, at 4K resolution or in GPU-accelerated rendering tasks, the bottleneck shifts to the GPU, and the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads are sufficient to keep up with the data flow.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent from the data, but the percentile disparity is indicative: a CPU in the 62nd percentile feeding a GPU in the 98th percentile will typically see diminishing returns at lower resolutions. For productivity tasks like video editing, the balance is more even, as the CPU’s 22772 multi-core score in Cinebench R23 and the GPU’s 73.54 TFLOPS of compute work in tandem, but the CPU is still the weaker link. The 24 MB of L3 cache on the CPU is modest compared to the GPU’s 24 GB of VRAM, highlighting the different scales of the components. Overall, the data shows that the CPU will limit the GPU in latency-sensitive, low-resolution tasks, while the GPU will dominate in throughput-heavy, high-resolution or compute-intensive tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs the Intel Core i5-13500E, a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D, a flagship Ada Lovelace GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The CPU is a mid-range part in the 62nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is a top-tier part in the 98th percentile of all GPUs, resulting in a combined percentile of 80. The pairing is defined by this imbalance: the GPU is a professional-grade compute and rendering powerhouse with 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 456 tensor cores, while the CPU offers solid multi-threading with a Cinebench R23 score of 22772 but lacks the top-tier single-core speed of elite processors.

The RTX 4090 D is an end-of-life product with a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD, and it requires a robust 800 W PSU due to its 425 W TDP. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and socket 1700 platform provide a power-efficient base, but the system’s overall power draw is dominated by the GPU. This build is categorized as desktop and targets users who require maximum GPU performance for 4K gaming, 3D rendering, and AI workloads, with the CPU serving as a competent but not exceptional companion. The overall tier is high due to the GPU’s elite status, but the CPU prevents this from being a top-tier system across all metrics. The data indicates a specialized configuration for GPU-centric tasks rather than a balanced general-purpose machine.