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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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Intel Core i5-13600KF

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# Intel Core i5-13600KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 — Benchmark Database Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 14-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with NVIDIA's flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, placing the system at the 87th percentile overall among all tracked hardware combinations. The CPU holds an 86th percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating a high-tier desktop configuration with measurable strengths in both compute and rendering workloads.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 76,300 million transistors into a 609 mm² die. The memory subsystem is substantial: 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus yields 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). This memory capacity and bandwidth directly support high-resolution texture streaming and large scene data in rendering applications, where the GPU can hold entire work sets without spilling to system memory.

The GPU's compute architecture includes 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. Clock speeds are high, with a base of 2235 MHz and boost up to 2520 MHz. The pixel rate reaches 443.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,290.2 GTexel/s. These figures translate to strong rasterization throughput for traditional rendering pipelines.

Ray tracing and AI acceleration are handled by dedicated hardware: 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores. The FP32 throughput is 82.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 82.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-accelerated features, while the RT cores offload ray-traced lighting calculations from the shader units. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the GPU scores 9223, reflecting its DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) capability. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 255,416 and 271,631 respectively, showing strong cross-API compute performance.

The Passmark G3D score of 38,194 places the GPU at the 88th percentile among all graphics cards. The average benchmark score across all GPU tests is 60,347. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (deltaPct 0.3), and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (deltaPct -2.5). These comparisons indicate the RTX 4090 sits in a performance class where professional-grade workstation GPUs are the closest neighbors, though the architectural differences are significant — the RTX 4090 brings dedicated RT and tensor hardware that those rivals do not match in kind.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU's average benchmark score is 38,103, placing it at the 86th percentile among all processors. The GPU's average benchmark score is 60,347, at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The combined system percentile is 87, meaning this pairing outperforms 87% of all tracked desktop configurations.

In 3DMark multi-threaded tests, the CPU scores 9,404 at 16 threads, 7,074 at 8 threads, 4,282 at 4 threads, and 2,166 at 2 threads. The single-thread score is 1,084. The max-threads score is 10,216. This scaling pattern shows strong thread utilization, with the 16-thread score reaching 92% of the max-threads result, indicating that the processor's hybrid core arrangement distributes work effectively.

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-core strength: R23 multi-core scores 31,727, with single-core at 4,479. R20 multi-core is 13,325, and single-core is 1,881. R15 multi-core is 3,198, single-core 451. Geekbench multi-core scores 17,933, single-core 2,487. The Passmark multi-thread score is 37,488, with single-thread at 4,118.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 38,194 is the headline graphics number. Passmark GPU Compute adds 26,613, showing compute workloads extract about 70% of the graphics score. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 is the modern DirectX 12 benchmark result. Geekbench OpenCL (255,416) and Vulkan (271,631) scores bracket the compute performance across different API families.

The combined picture shows a system where both components operate near the top of their respective percentile ranges. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 88th percentile are closely matched, suggesting the pairing is balanced at the high end of the performance spectrum. The 87th combined percentile reflects that the system as a whole performs slightly above what the component percentiles would individually suggest, indicating efficient cooperation.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The CPU and GPU percentiles are close — 86 for the processor, 88 for the graphics card — but the gap matters in specific workloads. In CPU-bound tasks like data compression, the Passmark score of 475,505 shows the processor's strength in serialized throughput. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,166 versus the 16-thread score of 9,404 shows a 4.3x scaling factor when thread count increases 8x, indicating diminishing returns beyond 16 threads.

For gaming at high resolutions, the GPU's 88th percentile and its 24 GB VRAM capacity suggest that graphics load dominates. The CPU's single-thread score of 1,084 in 3DMark and 4,479 in Cinebench R23 single-core are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the balance shifts as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s become the limiting factors, while at 1080p the CPU's per-core performance may cap frame rates.

The Passmark physics score of 2,226 and floating-point math score of 90,424 indicate the CPU handles physics calculations well, which matters in game simulation. The integer math score of 122,169 shows strong general-purpose compute. The data encryption score of 26,957 and extended instructions score of 28,865 suggest the CPU has headroom for security and SIMD-heavy workloads without bottlenecking the GPU.

In rendering scenarios, the balance depends on the renderer. CPU-based rendering relies on the processor's multi-core scores: Cinebench R23 multi-core of 31,727 and Geekbench multi-core of 17,933 drive performance. GPU-based rendering leverages the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 and its 128 RT cores. The system can handle both types, but the GPU will dominate in real-time ray tracing while the CPU leads in offline CPU rendering.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Gamers targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 4K resolution will find this pairing appropriate. The GPU's 88th percentile and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth support high-resolution texture detail, while the CPU's 86th percentile single-thread performance handles game logic and physics. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide headroom for background tasks like streaming overlays without compromising frame pacing.

Content creators working in video editing and 3D rendering benefit from both components. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,727 accelerates CPU-based video encoding and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 handle GPU-accelerated effects and ray-traced previews. The Passmark data compression score of 475,505 supports fast file archiving and project packaging.

Software developers compiling large codebases will use the CPU's multi-threaded performance. The 3DMark max-threads score of 10,216 and Passmark multi-thread score of 37,488 indicate parallel compilation throughput. The GPU's compute capabilities (Passmark GPU Compute 26,613) support GPU-accelerated testing and simulation workloads.

Students in computer science or engineering programs can run simulation and data analysis tools. The CPU's ECC memory support is notable for long-running computations where data integrity matters. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support enables graphics programming coursework and real-time rendering projects.

Small business workstations handling CAD, scientific visualization, or data processing will use the CPU's integer math score of 122,169 for database operations and the GPU's 128 RT cores for product visualization. The 24 GB VRAM accommodates large models and datasets without swapping.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is built around Intel Socket 1700, which supports the Raptor Lake architecture. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, giving builders flexibility in memory choice. ECC memory is supported, which is uncommon for consumer desktop processors and valuable for workstation use.

PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the Gen 5 slot. This leaves bandwidth headroom for future devices that may use Gen 5 signaling. The CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 450 W TDP combine to require a power supply rated at 850 W, per the suggested PSU specification. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector.

A sensible upgrade path would be to increase memory capacity or speed, since the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The CPU's multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking to extract more single-thread performance. The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor, but the current card's 24 GB VRAM and 88th percentile performance remain relevant. The CPU's production status is active, so replacements are available.

The motherboard socket limits CPU upgrades to the LGA 1700 family. The nearest CPU rivals in the database — Intel Core i5-14490F, Core Ultra 5 245T, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX — all have average scores within 0.4% of the i5-13600KF, indicating that a CPU upgrade within this platform would yield marginal gains. The GPU upgrade path is clearer: replacing the RTX 4090 with its successor would be the most impactful change, though the current card's performance is already at the 88th percentile.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,084 and the GPU's 88th percentile ranking combine to drive high frame rates at competitive settings. The GPU's 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate fills frames quickly, while the CPU's 20 threads handle game simulation and input processing. The 24 GB VRAM eliminates texture streaming bottlenecks at high resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 26,957 supports hardware-accelerated stream encoding overhead. The 14 cores and 20 threads allow simultaneous gaming and encoding without sacrificing frame rates, as the multi-thread score of 37,488 in Passmark indicates parallel workload capacity. The GPU's tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,727 accelerates timeline rendering and export encoding. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416 handle GPU-accelerated effects, color grading, and real-time previews. The 24 GB VRAM supports 4K and 8K timelines with multiple effect layers.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering uses the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13,325 and R15 multi-core of 3,198 for final-frame renders. GPU-based rendering leverages the 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores for ray-traced scenes, with the FP16 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS accelerating denoising and AI upscaling. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth moves scene data efficiently.

Software development: The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 17,933 and Passmark integer math score of 122,169 speed up compilation and test execution. The Passmark extended instructions score of 28,865 supports SIMD-heavy code paths. The GPU's Vulkan score of 271,631 enables graphics debugging and compute shader development.

Student and office work: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,118 handles everyday productivity applications with responsiveness. The 2-thread 3DMark score of 2,166 supports light multitasking. The GPU's DirectX 12 support is sufficient for educational graphics software, while the CPU's ECC memory option provides reliability for long-running academic computations.

FAQ

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

A: The system ranks at the 87th percentile overall among all tracked desktop configurations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600KF has 14 cores and 20 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-13600KF supports ECC memory, which is unusual for consumer desktop processors.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU rating is 850 W, based on the GPU's 450 W TDP and the CPU's 125 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU's process node and transistor count?

A: The RTX 4090 is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-13600KF's average benchmark score of 38,103 is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-14490F, Core Ultra 5 245T, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i5-13600HX.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory on the LGA 1700 socket. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace architecture card with 24 GB GDDR6X memory, 128 RT cores, and 512 tensor cores.

The combined system percentile of 87 places this build in the upper tier of all tracked configurations. The CPU's 86th percentile and GPU's 88th percentile are closely aligned, indicating a balanced high-performance pairing. The system excels in multi-threaded CPU workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,727, and in GPU-accelerated rendering, as shown by the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 38,194 and the CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 17,933 confirm strong performance across different benchmark families.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i5-13600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC memory support enabled. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The TDP is 125 W, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The launch MSRP is $294.

Single-thread performance is strong: the 3DMark single-thread score of 1,084 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 4,479 indicate responsive application behavior. The Geekbench single-core score of 2,487 confirms this. These numbers translate to snappy UI interactions and fast single-threaded application performance.

Multi-threaded performance scales well: the 3DMark max-threads score of 10,216 and 16-thread score of 9,404 show the hybrid core arrangement handles parallel workloads efficiently. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 31,727 and R20 multi-core of 13,325 indicate strong CPU rendering capability. The Geekbench multi-core score of 17,933 and Passmark multi-thread score of 37,488 corroborate this. Passmark integer math (122,169) and floating-point math (90,424) scores show balanced ALU and FPU performance. Data compression (475,505) and encryption (26,957) scores indicate strong throughput for archiving and security workloads. The find prime numbers score of 152 and random string sorting of 50,851 are lower, reflecting that the CPU's strength lies in parallel integer tasks rather than single-threaded latency-sensitive operations.

The CPU's 86th percentile among all processors means it outperforms most CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals — the i5-14490F, Core Ultra 5 245T, Ryzen 7 250, and i5-13600HX — all score within 0.4%, indicating this is a tightly contested performance tier. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide a balance of multi-core throughput and single-thread speed that suits mixed workloads.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the database. The `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty, and `dataIsMeasured` is false. Consequently, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking and 24 GB VRAM suggest it can handle ultra settings at high resolutions without memory constraints. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate provide the throughput needed for high-resolution rendering. The CPU's 86th percentile single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 1,084) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at typical gaming resolutions.

At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's rasterization throughput would likely produce high frame rates, though the exact figures depend on the game engine and optimization. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate and texture rate become the primary drivers, with the CPU's multi-thread score of 10,216 (3DMark max-threads) handling background tasks. The Passmark physics score of 2,226 indicates the CPU can handle game physics simulations without compromising frame pacing.

Since these are estimates, users should expect variance based on specific game titles, driver versions, and system configuration. The benchmark scores suggest a system capable of high-refresh gaming at 1440p and smooth 4K gameplay, but the absence of measured FPS data means these expectations are based on component-level performance rather than integrated system testing.

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

FAQ

Build Overview

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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