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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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91 Score

Top 9% Ranking

91 / 100

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Apex Performer

Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

91%

GPU

90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

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85-100

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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

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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

This pairing combines Intel’s 13th-generation desktop CPU with NVIDIA’s top-tier Blackwell GPU in a desktop-class build. The combined configuration ranks at the 73rd percentile overall, with the CPU sitting at the 86th percentile and the GPU at the 59th percentile. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all frame-rate discussion in this analysis is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than observed gameplay data.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a desktop GPU built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip itself is massive, containing 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, which yields a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The card comes with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s. The base clock is 2017 MHz, the boost clock is 2407 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units. Ray tracing is handled by 170 dedicated RT cores, while 680 tensor cores accelerate AI and machine learning workloads. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching that at a 1:1 ratio.

Power delivery is substantial: the card has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested power supply of 950 W. It is a dual-slot card, measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the GPU scored 16,504, placing it at the 59th percentile against all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 (score 16,508, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16,415, +0.5%), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16,408, +0.6%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361, +0.9%). These deltas are negligible, meaning the RTX 5090 D V2's 3DMark score places it in a statistical tie with those cards, despite having a vastly larger memory bus, more VRAM, and higher compute throughput. The data shows that in this specific DX12 workload, the massive compute resources do not translate to a top-tier score, possibly due to driver, test, or pairing constraints. For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are ideal for large textures, and the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 is substantial, but the 59th percentile score suggests the card may not be dominating the benchmark in the way its specifications would suggest.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i5-13600K holds an average CPU benchmark score of 37,685, ranking it in the 86th percentile against all CPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 holds an average GPU benchmark score of 16,504, ranking it in the 59th percentile against all GPUs. The combined percentile for this pairing is 73rd. Looking at specific CPU tests, the i5-13600K achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,221 and a single-core score of 2,000.5. In Geekbench, it scores 15,575 multi-core and 2,297 single-core. PassMark multithread is 37,680 and single-thread is 4,124. These scores show a CPU that is firmly above the median. The GPU, however, has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, which is below the top tier. The combined picture is a system where the CPU is the standout performer relative to its class, while the GPU, despite its enormous memory and compute specifications, lands in a mid-tier percentile in the benchmark data. The 27-point gap between the CPU's 86th and GPU's 59th percentile is a clear indicator of the performance hierarchy within this build.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared, while the L1 and L2 caches are 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it has ECC memory support. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and it uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770. The TDP is 125 W, and the multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking. In benchmarks, the CPU scores 1,085 in 3DMark single-thread and 9,368 in 3DMark 16-thread tests. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 13,373 and single-core is 1,887. Geekbench single-core is 2,297 and multi-core is 15,575. PassMark tests show 476,394 for data compression, 27,075 for data encryption, 28,805 for extended instructions, 90,538 for floating point math, 122,481 for integer math, and 51,073 for random string sorting. The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (avg score 37,762, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (avg 37,804, delta -0.3%), Intel Core 5 211E (avg 37,829, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (avg 37,522, delta +0.4%). These deltas are tiny, meaning the i5-13600K is statistically tied with these modern AI-era chips in average score, but it uses a 10nm process and an older architecture. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration is strong for parallel tasks, while the 5.10 GHz boost clock gives it excellent single-thread responsiveness for everyday software.

FAQ

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 combination, so all FPS figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's clock speed?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark score and percentile?

A: The GPU scored 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile against all GPUs.

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 73rd, meaning it outperforms 73% of all builds in the database.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and integrated graphics?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 125 W and includes integrated UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $319 and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $2,299 USD.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU holds an 86th percentile, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile. This 27-point gap is the clearest evidence of where the performance ceiling lies. In CPU-heavy workloads, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core (24,221) and PassMark multithread (37,680), the CPU is clearly the dominant component. Its 86th percentile ranking puts it in the top 14% of all CPUs tested. The GPU, with its 3DMark score of 16,504, sits at the 59th percentile, which is a mid-tier result. Since there is no measured FPS scaling data for this exact pairing, the bottleneck must be inferred from these percentiles. The CPU's high single-thread score (1,085 in 3DMark single-thread, 2,297 in Geekbench single-core) suggests it can feed the GPU efficiently in gaming scenarios. However, the GPU's lower percentile indicates that in GPU-bound workloads, the RTX 5090 D V2 might limit the system's ability to achieve the highest frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU is the stronger half of the pairing, and the combined 73rd percentile is pulled down by the GPU's 59th percentile ranking.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 2,000.5 in Cinebench R23 and 1,085 in 3DMark single-thread are excellent for driving high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS compute handle textures and effects, but its 59th percentile score might cap the maximum refresh rate achievable in the most demanding titles.
Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, with a PassMark multithread score of 37,680, provide ample headroom for encoding and running the game simultaneously. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM helps with high-bitrate streams and overlays.
Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,221 handles timeline rendering and exports, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth accelerate effects and 4K+ scrubbing. The CPU's 86th percentile is a strong base for professional editing.
3D rendering: The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 170 RT cores are designed for this workload, but its 59th percentile 3DMark score suggests it is not a top-tier rasterizer in that test. The CPU's 86th percentile and 20 threads speed up scene building and physics simulation.
Software development: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads, plus its 5.10 GHz boost, make compilation fast. The single-thread score of 4,124 in PassMark ensures a responsive IDE. The GPU is not critical here, but it can be used for shader compilation or AI training.
Student and office work: The CPU's 86th percentile makes it vastly more powerful than needed for spreadsheets and browsers. The GPU is far beyond office requirements, but the CPU's 4.0GHz boost clock keeps everything snappy.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so the following is an estimate based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (2,000.5 in Cinebench R23, 1,085 in 3DMark single-thread) is a solid foundation for high-refresh gaming. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth can accommodate high-resolution textures and high settings. However, the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504, which places it at the 59th percentile, suggests it will not be the top-tier frame-rate king at 4K, despite its massive specifications. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 86th percentile should allow the GPU to reach high frame rates, as the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU's 59th percentile score suggests it may be the bottleneck, and frame rates could drop below what the CPU is capable of pushing. Without measured FPS rows, these are estimated expectations, not observed results.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs the Intel Core i5-13600K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor that holds an 86th percentile ranking, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 card with 24 GB of GDDR7 and a 59th percentile ranking. The combined percentile is 73rd, which means this system outperforms 73% of all builds in the database. The CPU is a high-performance part, while the GPU, despite its extreme specifications, has a benchmark score that places it in the mid-range percentile. The build is a desktop-class configuration, and the overall tier is above average, but the GPU's score prevents it from being a top-tier system overall.

Who Should Build It

This build is for users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads. Gamers aiming for high refresh rates at 1080p or 1440p will benefit from the CPU's 86th percentile single-thread performance and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM for texture-heavy titles. Content creators and video editors will find the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads (37,680 PassMark multithread) excellent for rendering timelines, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM handles large projects. Software developers will appreciate the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 4,124 PassMark single-thread score for fast compilation. Students and office users will find the CPU's 86th percentile makes for a responsive system, and the GPU is overkill for standard tasks but available for occasional rendering or AI. Small business workstations can leverage the CPU's high multi-thread score for data processing and spreadsheets, with the GPU standing by for any heavy visualization. The pairing is best suited for users who want a powerful CPU and a GPU with massive VRAM and compute, but who are aware that the GPU's benchmark score is not in the top tier.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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