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99%
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Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score
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184,664 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation — Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 14-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA's professional Ada Lovelace workstation GPU, creating a system that sits at the 92nd combined percentile across all CPU+GPU configurations in the database. The CPU holds an 86th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU achieves a 98th percentile position among all graphics cards — a combination that indicates exceptional compute capability on both fronts. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all gaming performance figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and component characteristics.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU pairing, so the following gaming expectations are qualitative estimates based on the benchmark scores of both components. The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and the CPU's 86th percentile ranking suggest that this system should handle modern titles with high graphical fidelity. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation's architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, meaning full compatibility with current and near-future game APIs.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU's strong single-thread performance — evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1085 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2000.5 — should allow the GPU to operate near its full potential in most titles. The i5-13600K's boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides the per-core speed that frame-time consistency demands. The GPU's Geekbench Vulkan score of 194041 and OpenCL score of 175286 indicate substantial raw compute that should translate to high frame rates in well-optimized titles.

For 1440p gaming, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 32 GB of GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for high-resolution textures and modern rendering techniques. The GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance is a strong indicator of rasterization throughput. With 12800 shading units and 176 ROPs, pixel throughput of 448.8 GPixel/s should support high refresh rates at this resolution in most titles, though the exact frame rates depend on specific game optimizations.

At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 98th percentile ranking places it among the top 2% of all GPUs in the database, suggesting it can handle 4K gaming with high settings in most titles. The 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and DLSS-style upscaling, which can significantly boost frame rates in supported games. The 1,020.0 GTexel/s texture rate ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K resolution do not become fill-rate limited. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 9368 and max-thread score of 10157 indicate sufficient multi-threaded capacity to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios, even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a strong multi-threaded profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 24221 multi-core and 2000.5 single-core, indicating balanced performance across both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 15575 and single-core score of 2297 reinforce this picture. In 3DMark tests, the processor scales from 1085 single-thread to 9368 at 16 threads and 10157 at max threads, showing efficient scaling across its 14 cores and 20 threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 37680 and single-thread score of 4124 place it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37685.

The GPU's benchmark results are equally strong. Geekbench OpenCL scores 175286, while Vulkan reaches 194041. These figures place the RTX 5000 Ada Generation at the 98th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 184664. The GPU's nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 1.4% of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and within 3.7% of the GeForce RTX 4090 D, while slightly ahead of the A100 SXM4 80 GB by 0.5% and behind the A100 SXM4 40 GB by 1.3%.

Combined, the CPU and GPU represent a system at the 92nd percentile of all pairings in the database. This combined percentile reflects the fact that both components are well above average, with the GPU being exceptionally high in its class. The CPU's 86th percentile is respectable for a mid-range desktop processor, while the GPU's 98th percentile is near the top of the entire GPU landscape. This creates a configuration where the GPU is the more exceptional component, but the CPU is more than capable of supporting it.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance data indicates that this pairing is GPU-bound in most workloads, which is generally the desirable configuration for gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. The GPU's 98th percentile versus the CPU's 86th percentile creates a 12-point gap that suggests the graphics card has more relative headroom than the processor. In gaming scenarios, this means the RTX 5000 Ada Generation will likely be the limiting factor in most titles, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

However, the CPU's single-thread performance is strong enough that it should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1085 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2000.5 indicate excellent per-core performance, which is critical for gaming where frame rendering often depends on a few primary threads. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz provides the frequency headroom needed for high-FPS scenarios. At lower resolutions like 1080p, where CPU overhead becomes more significant, the i5-13600K's 14 cores and 20 threads should still provide sufficient throughput to keep the GPU fed.

In compute-heavy workloads, the balance is more nuanced. The GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth make it the dominant compute resource for parallel workloads. The CPU's PassMark scores — 122481 integer math, 90538 floating point math, and 28805 extended instructions — show strong scalar performance but cannot match the GPU's massive parallel throughput. For tasks like 3D rendering, video encoding, or scientific computing, the GPU will be the primary bottleneck, but the CPU will not be idle: its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help keep data flowing efficiently.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports the GPU-bound conclusion. Given the CPU's 86th percentile and the GPU's 98th percentile, frame rates should scale more with GPU clock speeds and memory bandwidth than with CPU frequency. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) provide the raw speed for high frame rates, while the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures it can keep up with the GPU's output in most game engine loops.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i5-13600K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with the Raptor Lake-S architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in memory selection. ECC memory support is enabled, which is notable for workstation use cases where data integrity is critical. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), allowing for high-bandwidth connectivity to modern GPUs and NVMe storage.

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU's 250 W TDP and the CPU's 125 W TDP combine for a total system draw that the suggested 600 W PSU is designed to handle. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector and fits in a dual-slot form factor with dimensions of 267 mm in length and 112 mm in height.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on the GPU first, as it is the higher-performing component and the primary driver of graphics workloads. However, given that the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is already at the 98th percentile, GPU upgrades would be incremental. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster storage would complement the existing components without creating a new bottleneck. The CPU's socket 1700 platform supports the full range of 13th-generation Core processors, so a future CPU upgrade to a higher-core-count part would be possible without changing the motherboard, though the current i5-13600K is already well-positioned at the 86th percentile.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, combining performance and efficiency cores in the Raptor Lake architecture. The base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The CPU has a 257 mm² die size and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. It integrates UHD Graphics 770, providing basic display output without a discrete GPU.

The benchmark data shows a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1887 and multi-core score of 13373 demonstrate strong scaling, while the R15 results (287.5 single-core, 3642 multi-core) confirm consistency across benchmark versions. The PassMark data reveals specific strengths: data compression scores 476394, data encryption scores 27075, and random string sorting scores 51073. The floating point math score of 90538 and integer math score of 122481 indicate balanced arithmetic performance, while the extended instructions score of 28805 shows good SIMD capability.

When compared to nearest rivals, the i5-13600K's average benchmark score of 37685 is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, -0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, -0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E (37829, -0.4% delta). It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522, 0.4% delta). This places the i5-13600K in a tightly competitive cluster where performance differences are marginal, suggesting that real-world workload performance will be similar among these processors, with the i5-13600K's advantage lying in its specific core configuration and clock speeds.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU+GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 92, indicating that this system outperforms 92% of all CPU+GPU configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-core performance?

A: The i5-13600K has an average benchmark score of 37685, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804), but 0.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522).

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

A: The RTX 5000 Ada Generation has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600K supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation applications requiring data integrity.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and its nearest competitor?

A: The GPU is at the 98th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB with an average score of 183725, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 184664.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this system?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is 600 W, which accounts for the GPU's 250 W TDP and the CPU's 125 W TDP.

Q: What display outputs does the GPU provide?

A: The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The GPU's 98th percentile and the CPU's 86th percentile suggest this system can drive high refresh rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. The CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 2550 MHz boost clock provide the per-component speed needed for high FPS. The 32 GB of VRAM ensures that texture-heavy games do not run out of memory at high settings.

Streaming: The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample capacity for game encoding while maintaining gameplay performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 37680 indicates strong parallel processing, and the 3DMark max-thread score of 10157 shows the CPU can handle simultaneous game and encoding workloads. The GPU's tensor cores could also accelerate AI-based encoding tasks.

Video editing: The combination of CPU multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 24221) and GPU compute (Geekbench OpenCL 175286) makes this system well-suited for video editing. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM allows for large timeline previews and effects processing, while the CPU handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding. The 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth supports high-resolution video playback.

3D rendering: The GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 12800 shading units make it a powerful renderer for GPU-accelerated engines. The CPU's 24 MB L3 cache and 20 threads support CPU-based rendering as well, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221 indicating solid performance. The 100 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced rendering.

Software development: The CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core 2297, PassMark single-thread 4124) handles compilation tasks efficiently, while the multi-thread scores support parallel builds. The 32 GB VRAM on the GPU allows for large-scale data processing and machine learning workloads. ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running builds and tests.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for basic productivity, but the CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the GPU is not needed. The 14 cores handle multitasking with ease, and the 86th percentile CPU ranking ensures smooth operation in office suites, web browsing, and spreadsheet applications. The GPU's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups for research and data analysis.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i5-13600K processor with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation workstation GPU. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-S part from Intel's Core 13th Gen series, running on the LGA 1700 socket with a 125 W TDP. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture professional card with 32 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 250 W TDP, and a suggested 600 W PSU. The system sits at the 92nd combined percentile, with the CPU at the 86th and the GPU at the 98th percentile individually.

The pairing represents a workstation-class GPU combined with a mid-range high-performance desktop CPU. The GPU's exceptional percentile ranking makes it the standout component, while the CPU provides solid support without being the limiting factor in most workloads. The system is production-active for both components, with the CPU released in September 2022 and the GPU in August 2023. The overall tier is high-end desktop, suitable for professional graphics work, content creation, and serious gaming.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need professional-grade GPU compute with a capable desktop CPU. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 32 GB VRAM, which ensures high settings and smooth frame rates in demanding titles. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will leverage the GPU's 65.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221. Software developers and data scientists will appreciate the ECC memory support and the GPU's 400 tensor cores for machine learning workloads.

Students in computer science or graphics-related fields will find the system capable of handling coursework from game development to data analysis. Small business workstations that require reliable, high-throughput graphics processing — such as architectural visualization, product design, or scientific computing — will benefit from the GPU's professional Ada Lovelace architecture and the CPU's 86th percentile performance. The system is less suited for budget-conscious builds or basic office work, where the GPU would be underutilized, but for users who need top-tier graphics compute in a desktop form factor, this pairing is well-aligned.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation is a workstation-class GPU built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process. The die contains 76,300 million transistors across a 609 mm² area, giving a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1155 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The compute configuration includes 12800 shading units, 400 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 448.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,020.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 65.28 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 65.28 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The GPU has 100 RT cores and 400 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated workloads. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The benchmark results place this GPU at the 98th percentile with an average score of 184664. Geekbench OpenCL scores 175286, while Vulkan reaches 194041. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB at 183725 (0.5% lower), with the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell at 182109 (1.4% lower) and the GeForce RTX 4090 D at 178050 (3.7% lower). The A100 SXM4 40 GB is the only nearby card that scores higher at 187147 (1.3% higher). For rendering workloads, the GPU's combination of massive VRAM, high compute throughput, and dedicated RT/tensor hardware makes it suitable for complex scenes, large datasets, and AI-accelerated rendering pipelines.