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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600K + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation

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Top 17% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
91%
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GPU
74%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600K

37,685 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation

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60-85
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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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50-69

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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i5-13600K paired with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation is a desktop configuration that combines a high-performance 14-core CPU with a professional-grade mobile GPU. This pairing yields a combined performance percentile of 68, placing it above the majority of systems. The CPU is a clear strength, sitting at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile against all GPUs. This creates an unusual dynamic where the processor is significantly more capable than the graphics card, making the system well-suited for CPU-intensive workloads but less ideal for pure graphics performance.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop build is 68, indicating it performs better than 68% of all tracked system combinations.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600K has an average benchmark score of 37685, which is within 0.4% of its closest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762), the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804), the Intel Core 5 211E (37829), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation has a memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s, utilizing 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600K features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's rendering capability in terms of ray tracing?

A: The GPU is equipped with 76 RT cores, and its architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing features.

Q: Is there measured FPS data available for this specific configuration?

A: No, there is no measured FPS data for this exact combination of CPU and GPU. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

Q: What is the process node for the GPU and CPU?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation is built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-13600K uses Intel's 10 nm process.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation is the graphics component here, and its specifications reveal a professional-oriented part with substantial memory resources. It is built on the AD103 chip using the Ada Lovelace architecture and a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. The GPU offers 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s, which is a solid figure for handling large textures and datasets in rendering workloads. The memory runs at an effective speed of 18 Gbps.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units. It also includes 76 RT cores for ray tracing and 304 tensor cores for AI-accelerated tasks. The clock speeds are conservative, with a base of 930 MHz and a boost of 1680 MHz, reflecting its embedded and power-constrained design. This results in a FP32 performance of 32.69 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 32.69 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. Pixel and texture rates are 188.2 GPixel/s and 510.7 GTexel/s, respectively.

The GPU's benchmark percentile is 50, meaning it performs at the median level of all tracked GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 0, with no nearest rivals listed in the data. This makes it difficult to contextualize its performance against competitors. The GPU supports a comprehensive API set, including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics standards. Its power envelope of 120 W and IGP slot width indicate it is designed for embedded or mobile applications, not a standard desktop add-in card.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this system presents a challenge. The GPU's benchmark percentile of 50 suggests it can handle 1080p gaming reasonably well, but the lack of measured FPS data means exact performance is unknown. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 2000.5 in Cinebench R23 and 1085 in 3DMark single-thread indicates it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU may become the limiting factor at higher resolutions or with demanding settings.

Streaming and content creation workloads benefit heavily from the CPU. The i5-13600K's multi-threaded scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15575, provide ample headroom for encoding and simultaneous tasks. The GPU's tensor cores and 16 GB of VRAM also assist with AI-enhanced effects and video processing, though its mid-tier percentile suggests it is not a top-tier encoding powerhouse.

Video editing is a mixed scenario. The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Passmark multi-thread score of 37680, will handle timeline scrubbing and export rendering efficiently. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is beneficial for large projects and GPU-accelerated effects, but its 50th percentile ranking means it may not match the performance of higher-end desktop GPUs. The combination is workable but not optimal for heavy 4K or 8K editing workflows.

3D rendering is where the CPU shines. With 14 cores and 20 threads, the i5-13600K delivers strong performance in CPU-based rendering engines, as shown by its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3642. The GPU, with its 76 RT cores and 32.69 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, can accelerate ray-traced renders, but its lower percentile suggests it will not dominate GPU-based rendering tasks. This is a capable system for moderate rendering workloads.

Software development is a clear strength. The CPU's high single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4124) ensures fast compilation times for single-threaded tasks, while the multi-threaded scores handle parallel builds. The GPU is less critical here but provides adequate graphics for development environments and testing. The system's 16 GB of VRAM is also useful for running virtual machines or local AI models.

Student and office work is more than adequately served. The CPU's performance is far beyond what typical productivity applications require, and the GPU, despite its mid-tier percentile, is more than capable of driving multiple displays and handling spreadsheet, document, and web workloads. The 16 GB of VRAM is excessive for these tasks but ensures future-proofing for more demanding applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a significant imbalance between this CPU and GPU. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 50th percentile against all GPUs. This means the CPU is the dominant component, and in GPU-bound workloads, it will be underutilized. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37685 is comparable to rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762), showing it is a top-tier processor.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU is almost certainly the bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread performance is high enough to avoid limiting frame rates, but the GPU's mid-tier percentile suggests it will cap performance at lower FPS levels. The lack of measured FPS data prevents precise quantification, but the percentile difference strongly implies the GPU is the constraining factor.

In CPU-intensive workloads like 3D rendering, video encoding, or software compilation, the CPU is the workhorse, and the GPU's role is secondary. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221, indicate it can sustain heavy workloads without being a bottleneck. The GPU may still assist in certain tasks, but its lower percentile means it will not accelerate CPU-bound processes.

The FPS scaling from the CPU's perspective is strong, given its high single-thread and multi-thread scores. However, the GPU's performance ceiling will limit the overall gaming experience. This is a system where the CPU is future-proof, but the GPU may need an upgrade to match the CPU's capabilities in graphics-intensive applications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a robust set of benchmark scores. In 3DMark tests, it scores 9368 with 16 threads, 2168 with 2 threads, 4283 with 4 threads, 7074 with 8 threads, and 10157 with max threads, showing strong scaling across thread counts. The single-thread score is 1085. In Cinebench, the R15 multi-core score is 3642, and single-core is 287.5; R20 multi-core is 13373, and single-core is 1887; R23 multi-core is 24221, and single-core is 2000.5. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 15575 and a single-core score of 2297.

Passmark results further detail CPU capabilities: data compression scores 476394, data encryption 27075, extended instructions 28805, find prime numbers 155, floating point math 90538, integer math 122481, multithread 37680, physics 2258, random string sorting 51073, and single-thread 4124. The CPU's average benchmark score is 37685, placing it at the 86th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of its score, indicating a tight competitive field.

The GPU has no benchmark scores listed, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50. This lack of data makes direct comparison impossible. The combined percentile for the system is 68, reflecting the CPU's strong performance pulling the average up despite the GPU's median ranking. This is a CPU-led system where the processor dominates the performance profile.

Who Should Build It

This system is ideal for users who prioritize CPU performance over GPU performance. Gamers playing at 1080p with moderate settings will find the CPU more than capable, though the GPU may limit maximum FPS in demanding titles. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4124 in Passmark indicates it can handle fast-paced esports titles well, but the GPU's median percentile will cap frame rates.

Content creators who work with CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding, 3D modeling, or software compilation will benefit greatly. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration provides substantial parallel processing power, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is a bonus for large projects, but it is not the primary selling point.

Software developers are an ideal audience. The CPU's strong single-thread performance accelerates compilation and code analysis, while the multi-threaded scores handle build servers and parallel testing. The GPU is sufficient for development environments and basic graphics work. This is a developer-focused workstation.

Students and small business workstations will find this system overkill for most tasks, but it provides excellent headroom for future applications. The CPU's performance is far beyond standard office workloads, and the GPU, while mid-tier, is more than enough for productivity software. The 16 GB of VRAM ensures compatibility with any display configuration.

Gaming Performance

There is no measured FPS data for this specific combination, as the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps entries. Therefore, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the individual component benchmark scores. The CPU's high single-thread performance suggests it can drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 50th percentile ranking indicates it will be the limiting factor.

At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the GPU's FP32 performance of 32.69 TFLOPS and 16 GB of VRAM should handle most modern games at playable frame rates, though likely not at the highest refresh rates. The GPU's 576.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for high-resolution textures, but its 1680 MHz boost clock may limit performance in GPU-bound scenarios.

At 1440p, the GPU's performance will likely drop further, with frame rates becoming more dependent on the GPU's capabilities. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 2000.5 in Cinebench R23 ensures it will not bottleneck the GPU, but the GPU's median percentile suggests it will struggle to maintain high FPS at this resolution with ultra settings.

At 4K resolution, the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is beneficial, but its overall compute power is likely insufficient for high refresh rates. The 50th percentile ranking indicates it is an average performer, and 4K ultra gaming will likely result in lower frame rates. The CPU's performance is not the issue; the GPU is the clear constraint.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build classified under the "desktop" buildClass, combining the Intel Core i5-13600K with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation. The CPU is a desktop-class processor from the Core 13th Gen series, while the GPU is an embedded Ada Lovelace part, creating a hybrid system that pairs a mainstream desktop CPU with a professional mobile GPU.

The overall tier of this system is reflected in its combined percentile of 68, placing it above 68% of all tracked configurations. This is a solidly mid-to-upper-tier system, though the GPU's 50th percentile pulls the overall ranking down from what the CPU alone would achieve. The CPU's 86th percentile is the standout feature, making this a CPU-centric build.

The GPU's embedded nature is notable, as it is designed for mobile or compact systems, yet it is paired with a desktop CPU. This unusual combination means the system is not a typical gaming or workstation build, but rather a niche configuration that prioritizes CPU performance. The lack of measured FPS data and the GPU's median percentile should temper expectations for graphics-intensive tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The CPU includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 and has ECC memory support. It was released on 2022-09-26 with a launch MSRP of $319.

Benchmark results show this is a high-performing CPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24221 indicates strong multi-threaded performance, placing it at the 86th percentile against all CPUs. The single-core score of 2000.5 is also impressive, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1085 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4124. The CPU's average benchmark score of 37685 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H (37522), with a maximum delta of only 0.4%.

In real-world workloads, this CPU excels in multi-threaded tasks like video rendering, 3D modeling, and software compilation. The Passmark integer math score of 122481 and floating point math score of 90538 show strong arithmetic capabilities, while the data compression score of 476394 indicates excellent performance in data-heavy tasks. The CPU's multi-thread score of 37680 in Passmark underscores its ability to handle parallel workloads. This is a CPU that will not be a bottleneck in any workload, and its performance is a clear strength of this build.