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

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Intel Core i5-13600

44,240 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600 is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². Its base clock of 2.70 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy comprises 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a locked multiplier part (multiplierUnlocked: false), meaning overclocking headroom is restricted by design, but the stock boost behavior already reaches a high frequency.

Benchmark results place this chip in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,240. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 26,620, while the single-core score is 3,758. The multi-core figure indicates strong parallel throughput for a 65 W part, and the single-core score reflects the high 5.00 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, multi-core drops to 11,180 and single-core to 1,578; in R15, multi-core is 2,683 and single-core is 378. The scaling from R15 to R23 shows consistent generational performance, with the multi-core result scaling roughly 10x from R15 to R23, which is typical for a processor with 20 threads.

PassMark results add further context. The multi-thread score is 31,725, while single-thread is 4,049. Integer math scores 111,044, floating-point math scores 81,892, and extended instructions score 23,045. Data encryption scores 22,182 and data compression scores 383,972. Random string sorting scores 42,040, and find prime numbers scores 109. Physics simulation scores 1,782. These numbers suggest a balanced processor: integer-heavy workloads benefit from the high core count, while the floating-point and extended instruction scores indicate solid AVX and SIMD throughput. The data compression score is particularly high, which bodes well for file archiving and database workloads.

The nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (avg score 44,309, delta -0.2%), Intel Core i9-13950HX (avg score 44,342, delta -0.2%), Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (avg score 44,466, delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (avg score 44,573, delta -0.7%). The i5-13600 trails these four competitors by margins ranging from 0.2% to 0.7%, which is statistically negligible. This means the i5-13600 sits in a performance tier where a 14-core Raptor Lake desktop part trades blows with high-end mobile and AI-focused chips, despite having a lower TDP than some of these rivals. For real workloads, this translates to multi-core performance that is competitive with much more expensive processors, while the single-core boost of 5.00 GHz ensures snappy responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is notable for gaming and data-heavy applications, though it is not a v-cache variant. The ECC memory support (eccMemory: true) adds reliability for workstation use cases, and the DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel memory support offers flexibility in platform configuration.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 44,240 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, has an average benchmark score of 131,938 and sits in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Together, this pairing achieves a combined percentile of 92, indicating that the system as a whole outperforms roughly 92% of all recorded desktop configurations.

The GPU's specific benchmark results are as follows: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 5,741, Geekbench OpenCL scores 174,441, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 215,633. The Vulkan score is notably higher than the OpenCL score, suggesting strong low-level API performance that benefits modern game engines. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score, while a synthetic DX12 test, indicates robust rasterization throughput.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA L4 (avg score 131,072, delta 0.7%), NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation (avg score 135,218, delta -2.4%), NVIDIA A10M (avg score 135,230, delta -2.4%), and AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (avg score 135,396, delta -2.6%). The RTX 3090 Ti is 0.7% ahead of the L4 but trails the RTX 4000 Ada, A10M, and W6800 by 2.4% to 2.6%. These are all professional or workstation-class GPUs, meaning the 3090 Ti competes in that tier despite being a consumer GeForce part.

For the CPU, the 0.2% to 0.7% delta against its nearest rivals means that in multi-threaded benchmarks, the i5-13600 is effectively tied with AMD's Ryzen AI Max 385 and Intel's own i9-13950HX. This is remarkable because the i5-13600 is a mainstream desktop part with a 65 W TDP competing against a 55 W mobile flagship and an AI-optimized APU.

The combined picture shows a system where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peer group (95th percentile vs. CPU's 88th percentile). In gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads, the RTX 3090 Ti will be the primary driver of performance, while the CPU provides ample headroom for feeding the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU's single-core score of 4,049 in PassMark ensures that even lightly threaded games will not be CPU-bound at high frame rates, though the GPU's raw throughput will dominate overall system performance.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600 uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, giving builders the option to reuse older DDR4 modules or migrate to newer DDR5 for higher bandwidth. ECC memory is supported, which is a consideration for workstation reliability.

The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which is a forward-looking feature for next-generation storage and graphics cards. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback for troubleshooting or basic display output when a discrete GPU is not present.

The GPU, an RTX 3090 Ti, has a TDP of 450 W, and the suggested PSU is 850 W. This is a substantial power requirement, and any system build must account for this. The GPU requires a 1x 16-pin power connector and is triple-slot wide, measuring 336 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Case compatibility is critical: the 336 mm length is longer than many mid-tower cases, and the triple-slot design means adjacent PCIe slots will be blocked.

A sensible next upgrade path, given the 65 W CPU TDP and the 450 W GPU TDP, would be to ensure the 850 W PSU has sufficient headroom. The total system power draw, including motherboard, RAM, storage, and peripherals, will approach or exceed 600 W under full load, leaving roughly 250 W of headroom on the 850 W PSU for transient spikes. This is adequate but not excessive; overclocking the CPU or adding additional peripherals could strain the PSU.

The platform also supports PCIe Gen 5 for the CPU, so a future GPU upgrade to a PCIe Gen 5 card would not require a platform change, though the RTX 3090 Ti itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Memory expansion is possible up to the motherboard's capacity, and the DDR5 option allows for higher bandwidth than DDR4, which can benefit memory-sensitive workloads.

Given the production status of the GPU (End-of-life) and the CPU (Active), the CPU has a longer expected availability window. The platform is mature, with BIOS support for Raptor Lake well established. A user looking to upgrade from an older LGA 1700 CPU (e.g., a 12th-gen part) could drop in the i5-13600 without changing the motherboard, provided the BIOS is updated. For the GPU, the RTX 3090 Ti is end-of-life, so future upgrades would involve newer generations, but the PCIe 4.0 interface remains current.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU has ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3090 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 Ti is 850 W, given its 450 W TDP.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385?

A: The i5-13600 trails the Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.2% in average benchmark score (44,240 vs. 44,309).

Q: What PCIe version does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Q: Is there any measured FPS data for this CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact combination in the fact pack.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination of Intel Core i5-13600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. The fact pack contains no measuredFps data, so all FPS figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate projections rather than verified results.

The GPU's 95th percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,741, indicates very strong rasterization performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 215,633 further suggests that the GPU excels in low-level API workloads, which are common in modern game engines. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the RTX 3090 Ti is expected to deliver high frame rates in most titles, likely exceeding 100 FPS in competitive shooters and 60 FPS in demanding AAA games at ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth should handle high-resolution textures and heavy post-processing without memory bottlenecks.

The CPU's single-core score of 4,049 in PassMark indicates that it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios, even at high frame rates. The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that game logic and physics threads are processed quickly. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with game asset streaming.

However, the lack of measured FPS data means these estimates carry uncertainty. The combined percentile of 92 suggests that this system is in the top 8% of all configurations, which is a strong indicator for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and playable 4K performance. For users who prioritize frame rate, the GPU is the dominant factor, and the CPU will support it adequately.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets users who need both strong multi-threaded CPU performance and top-tier GPU throughput. The i5-13600's 88th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile GPU ranking make this a high-end desktop build suitable for several specific audiences.

Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit most from this configuration. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures and ray tracing at ultra settings, and the CPU's single-core performance ensures frame pacing. Competitive gamers at 1080p will also find this system capable of high refresh rates, though the GPU is overkill for that resolution.

Content creators who work with video editing, 3D rendering, or large datasets will appreciate the CPU's 14 cores and the GPU's 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated workloads like denoising and upscaling.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the CPU's multi-core score of 26,620 in Cinebench R23 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 31,725. The ECC memory support adds stability for long-running build processes.

Students in engineering or data science programs can use this system for simulations and GPU-accelerated computing, though the 850 W PSU requirement and triple-slot GPU size may be impractical for dorm setups. Small business workstations handling CAD, video production, or database workloads will find the combination of CPU throughput and GPU compute power sufficient for most professional applications.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 92 indicates that this system is well balanced overall, but the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peer group. The RTX 3090 Ti sits in the 95th percentile of GPUs, while the CPU is in the 88th percentile. This 7-point gap suggests that in GPU-bound workloads—such as high-resolution gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning inference—the GPU will be the limiting factor only when the workload is purely GPU-parallel. In such cases, the CPU will keep up without being a bottleneck.

In CPU-bound workloads such as physics simulation (PassMark physics score of 1,782), data encryption (22,182), or single-threaded tasks (PassMark single-thread of 4,049), the CPU becomes the primary constraint. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking means it will be underutilized during these tasks, but that is expected—the two components serve different roles.

The FPS scaling evidence, while not measured, can be inferred from the benchmark scores. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is more prominent, the i5-13600's single-core performance will be the primary driver of frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factor, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,741 suggests strong DX12 performance, but the CPU's 88th percentile ranking means it is not the absolute fastest, so in very CPU-intensive games at low resolutions, there may be some headroom left on the GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals are all professional workstation cards (L4, RTX 4000 Ada, A10M, W6800), which implies that the 3090 Ti's performance profile is workstation-class. This means the system is balanced for professional workloads, but in gaming, the CPU may occasionally lag behind the GPU in scenarios where frame rates exceed 200 FPS at 1080p. For most users, this imbalance is negligible.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the Intel Core i5-13600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. The CPU is a 14-core Raptor Lake-S processor with a 65 W TDP, and the GPU is an Ampere-architecture card with a 450 W TDP, requiring an 850 W PSU. The combined percentile of 92 places this system in the top 8% of all recorded configurations.

The CPU's 88th percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile create a high-end desktop configuration that is suitable for demanding workloads. The CPU is locked (multiplierUnlocked: false), so performance is defined by its stock boost behavior, while the GPU is end-of-life but still competitive. The overall tier is upper-mid-range to high-end, with the GPU being the standout component.

This pairing represents a sensible match: the CPU provides 20 threads of processing power for background tasks and game logic, while the GPU delivers 24 GB of VRAM and 40.00 TFLOPS of FP32 compute for graphics and compute. The system is not overkill for 1440p gaming, but it is also not entry-level; it targets users who want a single system that can handle both gaming and professional workloads without compromise.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors and a die size of 628 mm². The transistor density is 45.1M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1560 MHz and a boost clock of 1860 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory is 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This is one of the highest memory bandwidth figures available, which is critical for 4K gaming, large texture datasets, and compute workloads that access large data arrays. The GPU has 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s.

The RTX 3090 Ti includes 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, which are dedicated to ray tracing and AI acceleration respectively. The FP32 performance is 40.00 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 40.00 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning the GPU does not sacrifice half-precision throughput. This makes it suitable for AI inference and training workloads that use FP16.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,741 indicates strong DX12 rasterization, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 174,441 and Vulkan score of 215,633 show robust compute performance across different APIs. The Vulkan score being higher than OpenCL suggests the GPU performs well in low-level APIs, which is advantageous for Vulkan-based games and compute applications.

The nearest rivals are all professional cards: NVIDIA L4 (0.7% ahead of the 3090 Ti), NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation (2.4% behind), NVIDIA A10M (2.4% behind), and AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (2.6% behind). This places the 3090 Ti in professional workstation territory, despite being marketed as a consumer card. For rendering workloads, the 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are adequate for 8K video editing, large 3D scenes, and multi-GPU configurations. The 84 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering in DCC tools like Blender and Autodesk Maya, while the 336 tensor cores speed up AI-based denoising and DLSS.

The GPU uses a 1x 16-pin power connector and is triple-slot wide, measuring 336 mm in length. The 450 W TDP and 850 W suggested PSU indicate that system builders must plan for significant heat dissipation and power delivery. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting high refresh rates at 4K and multi-monitor setups.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1440p, the RTX 3090 Ti's 95th percentile ranking and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,741 indicate the GPU can push high frame rates in most titles, while the CPU's 4,049 single-thread PassMark score ensures the processor does not bottleneck at high FPS. At 1080p, the CPU's 88th percentile may become the limiting factor in esports titles, but the system will still deliver competitive frame rates.

Streaming: The GPU's 336 tensor cores and 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient for hardware-accelerated encoding and AI-based streaming enhancements. The CPU's 20 threads can handle game capture and streaming software concurrently, though the 65 W TDP means sustained loads will generate moderate heat.

Video editing: The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth handle 4K and 8K timelines smoothly, while the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,620 accelerates video encoding and effects rendering. The ECC memory support on the CPU adds stability for long render sessions.

3D rendering: The 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced rendering and AI denoising in DCC tools. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 40.00 TFLOPS provides fast OpenCL and Vulkan compute, and the 24 GB VRAM holds large scenes without swapping. The CPU's multi-thread score of 31,725 in PassMark supports CPU-based renderers like Blender Cycles.

Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads compile large codebases quickly, as indicated by the PassMark multi-thread score of 31,725 and integer math score of 111,044. The GPU's compute performance can accelerate testing and simulation workloads, though the 850 W PSU requirement makes this a stationary workstation.

Student and office work: The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks when the discrete GPU is not needed, and the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures responsive application loading. The system is overkill for document editing and web browsing, but the ECC memory support and high core count make it suitable for engineering students running simulations or data analysis.

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