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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i5-13600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a desktop configuration that combines a 14-core Raptor Lake processor with a flagship Blackwell 2.0 graphics card. The CPU, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die, operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, drawing a 125 W TDP. The GPU, based on the GB202 chip with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This pairing sits at the 89th percentile overall, indicating a high-tier system, though the CPU and GPU occupy different performance strata relative to their respective markets.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K provides 14 physical cores and 20 threads, arranged in a hybrid architecture that leverages the Raptor Lake-S design. The cache hierarchy is substantial: each core has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, while the shared L3 pool amounts to 24 MB. This layout allows the processor to handle both lightly-threaded tasks with high single-core responsiveness and heavily-threaded workloads by distributing load across the available cores. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC support available, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales predictably with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 1,085 in single-thread, 2,168 in 2-thread, 4,283 in 4-thread, 7,074 in 8-thread, 9,368 in 16-thread, and 10,157 in max-thread runs. This progression from 1,085 to 10,157 represents a 9.4x improvement from single-thread to maximum thread utilization, suggesting efficient scaling across the 20 threads. Cinebench results reinforce this: R15 multi-core scores 3,642 versus 287.5 single-core, R20 multi-core scores 13,373 versus 1,887 single-core, and R23 multi-core scores 24,221 versus 2,000.5 single-core.

The Geekbench scores of 2,297 single-core and 15,575 multi-core place the CPU in a strong position for general productivity. PassMark results reveal specific strengths: integer math at 122,481, floating point math at 90,538, and extended instructions at 28,805. Data compression scores 476,394, while encryption hits 27,075. These numbers suggest the CPU is particularly capable in integer-heavy workloads, which dominate many real-world applications like compilers, spreadsheets, and database operations. The single-thread PassMark score of 4,124 indicates strong per-core performance, which matters for legacy software that cannot utilize multiple cores.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs places it above the majority of processors, but its nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 averages 37,762 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37,804 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core 5 211E averages 37,829 (0.4% ahead). The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H trails slightly at 37,522 (0.4% behind). With an average benchmark score of 37,685, the i5-13600K sits essentially at parity with these competitors, differing by less than half a percent in either direction. This means for typical multi-threaded workloads, users would perceive no meaningful difference between this chip and its nearest alternatives.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37,685 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU achieves an average score of 77,712, ranking at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 89, reflecting the stronger GPU contribution. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, scores 37,762, a minuscule 0.2% margin that falls within typical run-to-run variance. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% behind the RTX 5090 D), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% ahead), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (2.1% ahead), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (2.4% ahead). These deltas indicate that the RTX 5090 D is competitive with but not decisively ahead of its closest peers in aggregate benchmark scores.

Delving into specific GPU tests, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 represents the primary modern gaming workload result. Geekbench OpenCL scores 310,674 and Vulkan scores 376,915, both indicating massive compute throughput. PassMark results show a G3D score of 44,065, a G2D score of 1,487, and a GPU compute score of 28,396. The DirectX tests show 231 for DX10, 371 for DX11, 219 for DX12, and 434 for DX9. The high DX9 score relative to DX12 is notable, as it suggests the GPU excels in legacy API paths that many older games still use.

The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,221 combined with the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput indicates a system where the GPU dominates raw compute. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 10,157 is less than one-tenth the GPU's Steel Nomad score when normalized, but this comparison is misleading because the CPU test measures physics and logic while the GPU test measures rendering. The combined picture shows a CPU that can feed a high-end GPU without being the limiting factor in most scenarios, given its 86th percentile standing, while the GPU at the 92nd percentile represents the top tier of graphics performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance compared to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 1,085 in 3DMark single-thread and 10,157 in max-thread, representing a 9.4x scaling factor. In Cinebench R23, single-core scores 2,000.5 and multi-core scores 24,221, an 12.1x ratio.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival in aggregate GPU score?

A: The RTX 5090 D averages 77,712, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT averages 78,940, putting the RX 6850M XT 1.6% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT trails at 76,904, which is 1.1% behind the RTX 5090 D.

Q: What memory types does the i5-13600K support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, according to the specifications.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How many RT and tensor cores does the GPU have?

A: The GPU contains 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, with 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and average score?

A: The CPU sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37,685. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, scores 37,762, a 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the system's combined percentile?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 89, placing it in the top tier of desktop configurations.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so the following discussion is estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay data. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and its 92nd percentile ranking indicate very high rasterization throughput. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and large assets. The CPU's 86th percentile and strong single-thread scores — 1,085 in 3DMark, 2,000.5 in Cinebench R23, and 4,124 in PassMark — suggest it can maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU's single-thread performance is likely sufficient to push frame rates to the high refresh range, though the GPU at this resolution may be underutilized given its massive compute resources. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, which can leverage its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate to maintain high fidelity. At 4K, the GPU's 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 32 GB framebuffer become the dominant factors, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution scales. The GPU's 170 RT cores suggest strong ray tracing performance, though specific FPS estimates cannot be provided without measured data.

The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and the DirectX 12 score of 219 (which is a normalized index rather than a direct FPS measure) indicate the GPU is positioned for modern API workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 versus OpenCL's 310,674 suggests the GPU performs better under Vulkan, which many modern titles use. The estimated frame rates would place this system in the high-end segment for both competitive and cinematic gaming, but the lack of measured data means exact figures are speculative.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,085 and PassMark single-thread of 4,124 indicate it can drive high frame rates in CPU-bound titles. The GPU's 92nd percentile ensures it can render at high settings, though at 1080p the CPU may become the limiting factor in less demanding scenes.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and 24 MB L3 cache provide substantial headroom for encoding and overlays. The PassMark data compression score of 476,394 suggests efficient handling of stream encoding workloads, while the GPU's tensor cores could accelerate AI-based encoding features.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-threaded performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 24,221 and Geekbench multi-core at 15,575, supports timeline scrubbing and export tasks. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth can hold large video buffers and accelerate effects rendering.

3D rendering: The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) deliver massive compute for render engines that support GPU acceleration. The CPU's 24,221 Cinebench R23 multi-core score handles CPU-based rendering passes, though the GPU will dominate in hybrid workflows.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 122,481 and extended instructions of 28,805 suggest strong performance for compilation and code analysis. The 20 threads allow parallel builds, while the 86th percentile ensures responsiveness in IDEs.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread scores of 2,297 Geekbench and 4,124 PassMark handle everyday productivity tasks with ease. The GPU is overkill for such workloads, but the system's 89th combined percentile means it will never struggle with basic applications.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets gamers who play at 1440p or 4K resolutions, where the GPU's 92nd percentile and 32 GB VRAM provide future-proofing for high-fidelity textures. The CPU's 86th percentile ensures that even at these resolutions, the processor does not bottleneck the graphics card in most titles. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS compute and the CPU's 24,221 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, which together accelerate both GPU-accelerated and CPU-bound tasks.

Software developers compiling large codebases will find the CPU's 20 threads and 122,481 PassMark integer math score useful for parallel builds, while the GPU's compute capabilities can accelerate machine learning workloads through its 680 tensor cores. Students and small business workstations are less ideal candidates given the high performance tier, but the system's combined 89th percentile means it handles any productivity software without issue. The CPU's ECC memory support makes it suitable for workstation environments where data integrity is critical, though the GPU's consumer focus limits professional certification.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU at the 86th percentile and GPU at the 92nd percentile create a slight imbalance favoring the GPU. In CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution gaming or physics-heavy simulations, the i5-13600K's 3DMark max-thread score of 10,157 and single-thread score of 1,085 set an upper bound on performance. The GPU's massive compute resources — 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth — will remain underutilized if the CPU cannot feed instructions quickly enough.

In GPU-bound workloads, which include most modern games at high resolutions and rendering tasks, the RTX 5090 D becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 24,221 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is sufficient to prepare frames, but the GPU's 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate determine the final output. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 versus the CPU's average of 37,685 shows the GPU contributes more aggregate performance, meaning the system scales better with GPU-intensive tasks. The 3DMark 16-thread CPU score of 9,368 suggests that games using 8-16 threads will see the CPU perform near its peak, but beyond that, the GPU dominates.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, with a combined percentile of 89. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 125 W TDP, released on 2022-09-26, and the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with a 575 W TDP, released on 2025-01-29. The pairing represents a high-tier system where the GPU is the stronger component by percentile, but the CPU provides sufficient support for most workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37,685 and 86th percentile place it in the upper-mid range of processors, while the GPU's 77,712 average and 92nd percentile put it in the top decile of graphics cards. The combined 89th percentile reflects a system that is among the top 11% of all desktop configurations. The launch MSRP of the CPU was $319 and the GPU was 2,299 USD, establishing this as a premium-tier build with a significant investment in graphics.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, enabling high-bandwidth connections to the GPU and NVMe storage. ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use. The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 575 W TDP necessitate a power supply with substantial headroom; the suggested PSU is 950 W. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot form factor measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. The system's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose based on platform availability and budget, though the CPU's 24 MB L3 cache benefits from faster memory in bandwidth-sensitive tasks.

A sensible next upgrade would involve moving to a higher-core-count CPU on the same socket, given that the LGA 1700 platform supports multiple generations. However, the i5-13600K's 86th percentile suggests it is not the primary bottleneck. The GPU's 92nd percentile leaves limited room for improvement on the graphics side, so future upgrades would likely target memory capacity or storage bandwidth rather than core compute components.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, achieving 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The clock speeds are 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU contains 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores, providing 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) compute.

Benchmark results show the GPU excels in modern workloads. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 indicates strong rasterization performance, while Geekbench Vulkan at 376,915 and OpenCL at 310,674 demonstrate robust compute capabilities. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and GPU compute score of 28,396 reinforce this picture. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking places it above nearly all competing graphics cards, though its nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% ahead) and the Tesla P100 at 79,396 (2.1% ahead) — show that the gap to the top is narrow in aggregate scores.

For rendering, the GPU's 170 RT cores accelerate ray-traced workloads, while the 680 tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features like DLSS and denoising. The 32 GB VRAM can hold massive scenes and textures, and the 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures rapid data movement. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s indicate the GPU can sustain high fill rates at demanding resolutions. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all current graphics standards. The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry component that requires robust cooling and power delivery.

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