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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

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CPU
93%
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GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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# Core i5-13600 + RTX 3090 Desktop Build Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 forms a desktop-class combination that sits at the 81st percentile overall when ranked against all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU alone holds the 88th percentile among all processors, while the GPU occupies the 73rd percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a pairing where the processor is the stronger component on a relative basis. The RTX 3090 carries 24 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus, while the Core i5-13600 provides 14 cores and 20 threads from Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, and together they deliver benchmark results that point toward a system capable of handling both high-refresh gaming and demanding productivity workloads, though with some important caveats around where the performance ceiling actually sits.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 3090's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 places it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, while the Core i5-13600 achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758, which sits near the top of the CPU distribution. The combination suggests strong potential for high-refresh 1440p gaming, where the CPU's single-thread performance can feed the GPU effectively and the GPU's 24 GB frame buffer handles large texture sets without pressure. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of frame rates, and its 73rd percentile ranking indicates solid but not elite performance compared to the very fastest cards available.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores with 20 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620, which is only 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX in average benchmark score. This multi-threaded headroom allows for simultaneous game encoding and streaming workloads without completely saturating the processor. The GPU also includes 328 tensor cores and 82 RT cores, which can offload encoding tasks through hardware acceleration, though the exact streaming performance depends on encoder implementation rather than raw benchmark scores.

Video editing: PassMark multi-thread performance of 31725 and data compression score of 383972 indicate that the CPU handles timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export tasks with substantial parallel throughput. The GPU's 35.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and color grading, while the 24 GB VRAM allows large project files and multiple high-resolution clips to reside in memory simultaneously. The pair ranks in the 81st percentile overall, suggesting it outperforms roughly four out of five competing builds in mixed CPU+GPU workloads typical of video editing sessions.

3D rendering: Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11180 and R15 multi-core score of 2683 show strong CPU rendering capability for viewport simulation and physics calculations. The GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 15356 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 indicate that GPU-accelerated renderers will see significant throughput, with the 24 GB VRAM allowing large scenes and high-resolution textures to fit without out-of-core spillover. The 10 nm Intel process and 8 nm Samsung process for the GPU both contribute to sustained performance under long render jobs, though the 350 W GPU TDP means thermal management is a consideration.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 111044 and extended instructions score of 23045 demonstrate strong performance for code compilation, static analysis, and parallel build processes. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed code segments, while the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows developers to choose their preferred memory platform. The 88th CPU percentile indicates this processor outperforms the vast majority of installed CPUs for compilation-heavy workflows.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 4049 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758 ensure responsive application launches and smooth multitasking for document editing, spreadsheet work, and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the discrete RTX 3090 handles all graphics-intensive tasks. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power consumption modest during light workloads, making this a capable system for academic work that occasionally shifts into heavier territory.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600 achieves an average benchmark score of 44240, placing it in the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, scores 44309, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Core i5-13600 trails by a negligible margin. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342, also -0.2% behind the i5-13600, while the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 at -0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44573 at -0.7%. This cluster of rivals all sit within 0.7% of each other, indicating that the i5-13600's performance tier is tightly contested, with no single processor holding a meaningful advantage in aggregate benchmark scores.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 achieves an average benchmark score of 27565, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile at 27435 (0.5% ahead of the RTX 3090), the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT at 27425 (0.5% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 at 27839 (-1% behind the RTX 3090), and the AMD Radeon RX 7800M at 27883 (-1.1% behind). The RTX 3090 sits in a tight band where the difference between the lowest and highest scoring rival is only about 1.6%, meaning the GPU's relative position is sensitive to specific benchmark weighting.

The combined picture shows a CPU that ranks in the 88th percentile and a GPU in the 73rd percentile, yielding an overall 81st percentile for the pairing. This gap between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that the processor is capable of driving the graphics card in most scenarios without becoming the limiting factor, but the GPU's lower relative standing means that graphics-bound workloads will be where the system's overall performance ceiling is set. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620 and single-core score of 3758 demonstrate strong performance in both parallel and single-threaded tasks, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 and PassMark G3D score of 26645 provide a solid baseline for graphics performance.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is built on the GA102 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, with 28,300 million transistors packed into a 628 mm² die. Memory configuration includes 24 GB of GDDR6X across a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s, with memory clocked at 1219 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). The GPU features 10496 shading units, 328 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units, along with 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores dedicated to ray tracing and AI acceleration. Base clock is 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz, producing pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 556.0 GTexel/s.

The FP32 compute throughput of 35.58 TFLOPS (with FP16 at 35.58 TFLOPS 1:1) positions this card strongly for compute-heavy rendering tasks. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 reflects modern DirectX 12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 and Vulkan score of 53927 indicate strong general-purpose compute capability. PassMark G3D score of 26645 and GPU compute score of 15356 round out the synthetic benchmark picture, with the GPU sitting at the 73rd percentile overall.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM is particularly significant, as it allows large 3D scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-layer compositing to remain entirely in GPU memory. The 936.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data-intensive shaders and post-processing effects do not stall on memory transfers. The RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while the tensor cores provide DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, though the specific performance gains depend on application support. The GPU's 350 W TDP with a suggested 750 W PSU indicates substantial power requirements, and the triple-slot cooler with a 336 mm length (13.2 inches) means case compatibility must be verified.

Balance and Bottleneck

The percentile gap between the CPU (88th) and GPU (73rd) creates a clear imbalance, with the processor holding a higher relative standing than the graphics card. In CPU-bound workloads such as data compression (PassMark score 383972), integer math (111044), and multi-threaded rendering (Cinebench R23 multi-core 26620), the i5-13600's performance will be the primary driver, and the GPU will not restrict throughput. In GPU-bound workloads such as 3D gaming at high resolutions, DirectX 12 rendering, and GPU compute tasks, the RTX 3090's 73rd percentile position will set the ceiling, and the CPU will have headroom to spare.

The FPS scaling evidence from benchmark scores suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3758, PassMark single-thread 4049) is sufficient to keep frame rates high, and the GPU will likely be the limiting factor even at lower resolutions. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant in determining frame rates, and the CPU's relative advantage will matter less. The 0.2% to 0.7% delta between the i5-13600 and its nearest CPU rivals indicates that swapping to a slightly faster processor would yield minimal real-world gains, while the GPU's rival cluster spanning only 1.6% means component choice among similar GPUs has similarly small impact.

The 65 W CPU TDP versus the 350 W GPU TDP illustrates the power distribution, with the GPU consuming over five times the power of the CPU under load. This means the system's thermal and power delivery design must prioritize the GPU, and the suggested 750 W PSU provides adequate headroom for both components under simultaneous load. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads ensure that even heavily threaded workloads do not stall, but the GPU's lower percentile ranking means that users expecting top-tier graphics performance may find the RTX 3090 to be the component that holds the system back from the very highest frame rates.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) for high-bandwidth devices, while the RTX 3090 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. The platform supports ECC memory, which is a consideration for workstation use cases where data integrity is critical. The CPU's 65 W TDP leaves substantial thermal headroom within the socket's power delivery capabilities, meaning that upgrading to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake processor would be a straightforward drop-in change.

The GPU's 350 W TDP with a suggested 750 W PSU means that the power supply has approximately 400 W of headroom for the CPU, motherboard, drives, and other components. A sensible next upgrade could involve moving to a higher-tier GPU in the GeForce 40 series, which is the successor to the GeForce 30 series that includes this RTX 3090, though the specific performance gains would depend on the chosen model. Alternatively, upgrading the CPU to a higher-core-count Raptor Lake part would leverage the existing platform investment, though the current i5-13600's 88th percentile ranking means the gains would be modest in most workloads.

The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU side provides forward compatibility for next-generation storage and expansion cards, while the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface is fully utilized at that bandwidth. The dual-channel memory controller supports either DDR4 or DDR5, allowing builders to choose between the lower cost of DDR4 or the higher bandwidth of DDR5, though the specific performance impact depends on the application. The platform's active production status suggests ongoing driver and BIOS support, while the GPU's end-of-life status means no new firmware features are expected.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 provide the basis for these estimates, with the GPU's 73rd percentile and CPU's 88th percentile indicating that the graphics card will typically be the limiting factor in gaming workloads.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the combination of the i5-13600's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 4049) and the RTX 3090's 10496 shading units suggests frame rates well above 100 FPS in most titles, with the GPU's 936.2 GB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM ensuring that texture streaming and high-detail settings do not cause stutters. At 1440p, frame rates would decrease but remain high, with the GPU's 73rd percentile positioning indicating performance roughly in line with the RTX 4070 Mobile and RX 6700 XT, which score within 0.5% of the RTX 3090 in average benchmark score. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 556.0 GTexel/s become the binding constraints, and frame rates would drop further, though the 24 GB frame buffer prevents VRAM capacity from being a limiting factor at any resolution.

The PassMark DirectX scores (DirectX 9: 268, DirectX 10: 182, DirectX 11: 220, DirectX 12: 110) suggest that the GPU performs relatively better in older DirectX versions, while the DirectX 12 score is lower on a relative basis, though this may reflect benchmark methodology rather than real-world gaming performance. The API support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern game engines and graphics features.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. The CPU features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 215 mm², and the processor is manufactured by Intel. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel memory bus, with ECC memory support included.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2683 and single-core score of 378, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 11180 and single-core score of 1578, and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26620 and single-core score of 3758. PassMark results include data compression at 383972, data encryption at 22182, extended instructions at 23045, find prime numbers at 109, floating point math at 81892, integer math at 111044, multithread at 31725, physics at 1782, random string sorting at 42040, and single-thread at 4049. The average benchmark score is 44240, placing the CPU in the 88th percentile.

The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with the 5.00 GHz boost clock provides strong performance across both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, while the dual-channel memory controller with DDR4 and DDR5 support allows builders to choose their preferred memory technology. The CPU's 65 W TDP keeps power consumption moderate, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output without requiring a discrete GPU. The processor is unlocked for overclocking, though the multiplierUnlocked field is false, indicating that overclocking is not officially supported.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-13600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Core i5-13600 has an average benchmark score of 44240, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309) and Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (44573). All four rivals sit within 0.7% of the i5-13600, indicating a very tight performance cluster.

Q: What is the RTX 3090's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 936.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1219 MHz, which translates to 19.5 Gbps effective. This configuration allows large textures and datasets to remain in GPU memory without spilling to system memory.

Q: Is this pairing better suited for CPU-bound or GPU-bound workloads?

A: The CPU ranks in the 88th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, indicating that the processor is relatively stronger. CPU-bound workloads like data compression (score 383972) and integer math (111044) will see strong performance, while GPU-bound tasks will be limited by the graphics card's lower relative standing.

Q: What is the overall percentile ranking for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop pairing is 81, meaning it outperforms roughly 81% of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's 88th percentile and GPU's 73rd percentile contribute to this overall ranking.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600 supports ECC memory. This is a feature that is particularly relevant for workstation and server use cases where data integrity is critical, though it requires a motherboard that also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each component and the suggested PSU?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 350 W. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 750 W, which provides adequate headroom for the CPU, GPU, and other system components under simultaneous load.

Q: Does this build have measured FPS data available?

A: No, the database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussion is based on estimates derived from the benchmark scores, including the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3758 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p with high refresh rates will find this pairing well suited, as the CPU's 88th percentile single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 4049) can drive high frame rates while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth handle modern game assets without capacity constraints. At 4K, the GPU's 73rd percentile ranking means frame rates will be solid but not class-leading, and users seeking maximum 4K performance may want to consider higher-tier GPUs.

Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 26620) for export and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 172758 OpenCL score accelerate effects and color grading. The 24 GB VRAM allows large projects to remain in GPU memory, reducing the need for constant data transfers. 3D artists and architects will appreciate the combination of CPU compute for viewport physics and the GPU's RT cores for ray-traced previews, with the 82 RT cores providing hardware acceleration for supported renderers.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong parallel throughput from the 14 cores and 20 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 111044 and extended instructions score of 23045 indicating efficient handling of compilation and analysis tasks. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support allows developers to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. Students and office workers will find the system overkill for basic productivity, but its capability to handle occasional gaming or content creation tasks makes it a flexible all-purpose machine.

Small business workstations that occasionally need to render videos, process large datasets, or run GPU-accelerated applications will benefit from the combination's 81st overall percentile ranking. The ECC memory support adds a layer of data integrity that is valuable for financial or scientific workloads, while the 65 W CPU TDP keeps idle and light-load power consumption reasonable for always-on systems.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i5-13600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, creating a system where the processor holds the 88th percentile position and the graphics card holds the 73rd percentile position, yielding an overall 81st percentile ranking. The CPU provides 14 cores and 20 threads from Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the GPU offers 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, 10496 shading units, and 82 RT cores from Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process. The combination is classified as a desktop build and represents a system where CPU performance leads GPU performance by a noticeable margin.

The Core i5-13600's average benchmark score of 44240 places it within 0.7% of its nearest rivals, indicating that the processor is competitive with the top performers in its class. The RTX 3090's average benchmark score of 27565 places it within a tight 1.6% band of its nearest rivals, showing that the GPU is similarly competitive within its tier. The overall system ranks in the 81st percentile, meaning it outperforms the majority of CPU+GPU pairings in the database, with the CPU's relative strength providing headroom for GPU-bound workloads.

The build targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance for productivity tasks while also wanting capable gaming and GPU compute performance. The 65 W CPU TDP and 350 W GPU TDP with a 750 W suggested PSU define the power envelope, while the Socket 1700 platform with DDR4/DDR5 support provides flexibility for memory choices. The GPU's end-of-life production status and CPU's active status indicate that the processor remains current while the graphics card is a previous-generation part, which is reflected in the GPU's lower percentile ranking relative to the CPU.