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CPU
91%
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GPU
89%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

15,199 Benchmark Score
Top 11% Market Ranking
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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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50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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Intel Core i5-13600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM represents a distinct split-personality desktop configuration: a high-end, 14-core processor with a top-tier 86th percentile ranking paired with a mid-range GPU that sits at the 57th percentile among all graphics cards. The data shows a system where the CPU is the dominant component in nearly every measurable way, while the GPU handles the visual output with modest, though capable, performance. This combination is best understood not as a balanced gaming rig but as a productivity-first workstation with competent 1080p gaming capabilities.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA106 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 12,000 million transistors across a 276 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1515 MHz with a boost clock of 1755 MHz, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz, delivering 14 Gbps effective speed across a 128-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is the primary constraint for the card's performance in high-resolution textures and heavy scene loads.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2304 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines. Its 18 RT cores and 72 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though the modest FP32 throughput of 8.087 TFLOPS means these features will have a noticeable impact on frame rates when enabled. The pixel rate of 56.16 GPixel/s and texture rate of 126.4 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle standard rasterization well at 1080p but will struggle with demanding 1440p workloads.

Benchmark results paint a clear picture of the GPU's standing. The Passmark G3D score of 11857 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15199. Its nearest rivals show remarkable clustering: the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15283 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15290 (0.6% behind). This indicates the RTX 3050 OEM is essentially performance-equivalent to these cards, despite being a newer generation, and its 8 GB VRAM is the differentiator rather than raw compute speed.

The Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740 and Vulkan score of 57103 show respectable compute performance for content creation tasks. The DirectX scores from Passmark — 137 in DirectX 9, 86 in DirectX 11, 61 in DirectX 10, and 58 in DirectX 12 — reveal that the card performs relatively better in legacy APIs, which is unusual for a modern GPU and suggests driver optimization favors older workloads. The GPU Compute score of 5779 indicates moderate parallel processing capability, sufficient for GPU-accelerated effects in video editing but not for intensive 3D rendering.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory based on availability and preference. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which is the modern standard for high-bandwidth peripherals, though the RTX 3050 OEM connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, meaning the GPU will not utilize the full bandwidth potential of the platform.

The CPU's TDP is rated at 125 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 130 W, with a suggested PSU rating of 300 W for the graphics card alone. The combined power draw of roughly 255 W from these two components leaves substantial headroom for a 650 W or higher power supply, making future upgrades feasible without replacing the PSU. The GPU uses a single 8-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width, measuring 242 mm in length and 112 mm in height, which fits comfortably in most mid-tower cases.

A sensible next upgrade for this system would be a higher-tier GPU, as the platform can clearly support more powerful graphics hardware. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, the dual-channel memory support, and the 125 W TDP headroom indicate the motherboard and power delivery are ready for a significant GPU upgrade. The CPU's 20 threads and strong multi-core scores suggest it would not bottleneck a much faster graphics card, making the GPU the limiting factor in this build. The production status of the RTX 3050 OEM is end-of-life, so users looking to upgrade will naturally move to newer generations.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the RTX 3050 OEM's Passmark G3D score of 11857 and DirectX 12 score of 58 suggest it can handle competitive titles at medium settings, though the 57th percentile ranking means it is not a high-refresh powerhouse. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2168 and single-thread score of 1085 ensure that frame pacing and minimum FPS will be solid, but the GPU will cap maximum frame rates in most scenarios.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a Passmark multithread score of 37680 and 3DMark max-threads score of 10157. The x264 encoding workload can run on the CPU's efficient cores while the performance cores handle the game, and the 24 MB of shared L3 cache reduces latency. The GPU's 72 tensor cores can also accelerate NVENC-based encoding, though the data shows the CPU is more than capable of software encoding.

Video editing workloads show strong CPU performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24221 and Geekbench multicore score of 15575. The GPU's OpenCL score of 60740 provides acceleration for effects and color grading, while its 8 GB VRAM handles 1080p and light 4K timelines. The Passmark data compression score of 476394 indicates fast file operations for media asset management.

3D rendering is primarily CPU-bound in this configuration, with the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13373 and R15 multicore score of 3642 demonstrating excellent multi-threaded performance. The GPU's compute score of 5779 means GPU rendering in Blender or similar applications will be slower than CPU rendering for most scenes. The 18 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing, but the 8.087 TFLOPS FP32 throughput limits complex ray-traced renders.

Software development benefits from the CPU's high single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4124 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2000.5. Compilation tasks scale well with the 20 threads, and the Passmark integer math score of 122481 shows strong arithmetic throughput. The 24 MB L3 cache reduces cache misses during large builds.

Student and office work is over-served by this configuration, with the CPU's 86th percentile ranking and the GPU's 57th percentile providing far more performance than typical productivity suites require. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU offers a fallback if the discrete GPU is removed, and the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support ensures responsive multitasking.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this configuration is a professional or power user who prioritizes CPU-heavy workloads over gaming performance. Content creators working with video editing, 3D modeling, or software development will find the 14-core CPU with 20 threads and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24221 to be a powerful workhorse. The GPU provides adequate acceleration for preview and effects but is not the primary compute engine.

Gamers at 1080p resolution who play at medium settings will find the RTX 3050 OEM acceptable, with its 57th percentile ranking and 8 GB VRAM handling most titles. Those seeking high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming should look elsewhere, as the GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8.087 TFLOPS will be insufficient for those workloads.

Small business workstations that run database applications, financial modeling, or engineering simulations will benefit from the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 37680 and floating-point math score of 90538. The ECC memory support on the CPU adds reliability for long-running compute tasks. Students in engineering or computer science programs will appreciate the compilation speed and multi-tasking capability.

The combined percentile of 72 places this build in the upper quartile of desktop systems, but the split between a top-tier CPU and mid-range GPU means it is not a balanced gaming machine. Users who want a system that can handle professional workloads during the day and casual gaming at night will find this configuration suitable, provided they set appropriate graphics expectations.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the 13th generation Core series, using the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which provides fast access to frequently used data across all cores.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate exceptional multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24221 and R20 score of 13373 place it firmly in the high-performance desktop category. The 3DMark scores scale predictably with thread count: 2168 for 2 threads, 4283 for 4 threads, 7074 for 8 threads, 9368 for 16 threads, and 10157 for max threads. This scaling shows the CPU maintains efficiency as more cores are utilized, with only a slight drop-off at the highest thread counts.

Single-thread performance is equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2000.5 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4124. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1085 and 2-thread score of 2168 indicate strong per-core IPC, which is crucial for gaming and lightly-threaded applications. The Geekbench single-core score of 2297 and multicore score of 15575 round out the picture of a well-rounded processor.

The Passmark suite provides additional insight into specialized workloads. The data compression score of 476394 and encryption score of 27075 show strong throughput for data-intensive tasks. The extended instructions score of 28805 and find prime numbers score of 155 indicate good SIMD and integer performance. The physics score of 2258 and floating-point math score of 90538 demonstrate capability for scientific computing.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37685, places it just behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, 0.2% ahead) and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.3% ahead), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.4% ahead) and Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522, 0.4% behind). This clustering shows the i5-13600K is competitive with modern mid-range processors despite being from an earlier generation.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The dataIsMeasured field is false, indicating that frame rates should be treated as expectations rather than verified results.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 11857 and DirectX 11 score of 86, the RTX 3050 OEM is estimated to handle 1080p gaming at medium settings in most titles, with frame rates in the 60-90 FPS range for competitive shooters and 40-60 FPS for AAA single-player games. The DirectX 12 score of 58 suggests that modern titles using DX12 will see lower performance than DX11 games.

The CPU's strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1085 and Passmark single-thread score of 4124, ensures that the GPU will be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The 14-core CPU will not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p, meaning frame rates will be determined by the GPU's 8.087 TFLOPS and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

At 1440p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus will become constraints, with estimated frame rates dropping to 30-50 FPS on medium settings. The 57th percentile GPU ranking and its proximity to the GTX 580 and RTX 2060 in benchmark scores suggest it performs similarly to those older cards, which are known for 1080p gaming rather than high-resolution play.

Ray tracing performance is limited by the 18 RT cores and the modest FP32 throughput. Enabling ray tracing at 1080p is estimated to cut frame rates by 30-50%, making it playable only in less demanding titles or with DLSS enabled. The 72 tensor cores can accelerate DLSS, which may offset some of the ray tracing performance hit.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows this is a CPU-dominated configuration. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 57th percentile creates a significant performance disparity, with the CPU capable of driving far more powerful graphics hardware. In CPU-intensive workloads like video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation, the system performs at a high level, with the GPU playing a supporting role.

In gaming workloads, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 10157 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24221 are far in excess of what the RTX 3050 OEM can utilize. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 11857 and its clustering with the RX 7600, Radeon 680M, GTX 580, and RTX 2060 indicate that frame rates will be limited by the graphics card in virtually every scenario.

The combined percentile of 72 reflects this imbalance, with the CPU pulling the overall score up while the GPU holds it back. The nearest rival comparison for the GPU shows deltas of only 0.2% to 0.6% against the RX 7600 and RTX 2060, meaning the GPU's performance is firmly established in the mid-range tier. Users who upgrade the GPU to a higher-tier card will see a dramatic improvement in gaming performance without needing to change the CPU.

The memory configuration also plays a role in balance. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, and the choice of memory will affect both CPU and GPU performance. The GPU's 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for its performance class, but a faster memory subsystem on the CPU side will not compensate for the GPU's limitations.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-13600K has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, using the Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 3050 OEM have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The RTX 3050 OEM ranks in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15199. It performs nearly identically to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (0.2% ahead), AMD Radeon 680M (0.5% behind), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (0.5% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (0.6% behind).

Q: Does this system support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2000.5, a Passmark single-thread score of 4124, and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1085.

Q: What power supply is recommended for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3050 OEM is 300 W, with the GPU having a TDP of 130 W and using a single 8-pin power connector.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination. All gaming performance figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a system with a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37685 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 10157 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24221. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15199 places it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 11857 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 60740.

The combined percentile of 72 reflects the overall system standing, but the disparity between CPU and GPU performance is significant. The CPU's nearest rivals — AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, 0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.3% ahead), Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.4% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522, 0.4% behind) — show that the i5-13600K is competitive with modern processors despite being from the 13th generation.

The GPU's benchmark results are characterized by consistency with its mid-range peers. The Passmark scores across different DirectX versions — 137 in DX9, 86 in DX11, 61 in DX10, and 58 in DX12 — show the card performs best in older APIs. The G2D score of 973 and GPU compute score of 5779 indicate adequate 2D and compute performance for office and light creative workloads.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 37680 and integer math score of 122481, combined with the floating-point math score of 90538, demonstrate strong all-around compute capability. The data compression score of 476394 and encryption score of 27075 round out a processor that excels at both general-purpose and specialized workloads. The overall picture is a system that delivers excellent CPU performance for productivity and content creation, with GPU performance that is adequate for 1080p gaming and light GPU-accelerated tasks, but which will be the primary upgrade target for users seeking higher gaming performance.