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

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System Balance Analysis

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91%

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99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600T

35,305 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

178,050 Benchmark Score

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FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Core i5-13600T's position compared to other CPUs?

A: The i5-13600T sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35,305 places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12700K, which scores 35,287 with a 0% delta, and just 0.2% behind the Core i7-12700KF and 0.3% behind the Core i7-13700T.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 D compare to the top GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 4090 D holds the 98th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 178,050. It trails the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell by 2.2%, the A100 SXM4 80 GB by 3.1%, and the RTX 5000 Ada Generation by 3.6%, making it competitive with enterprise-class accelerators.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the i5-13600T?

A: The CPU features 14 cores and 20 threads based on Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm².

Q: What memory and PCIe capabilities does the i5-13600T support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the power draw and PSU recommendation for the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 425 W and requires an 800 W suggested PSU. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot design, measuring 304 mm in length.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU comes with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 D still in production?

A: No, the production status is marked as end-of-life. Its predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. The launch MSRP is 1,599 USD.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture of this CPU+GPU pairing is one of extreme asymmetry. The RTX 4090 D achieves a 98th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the i5-13600T sits at the 85th percentile. The GPU's average benchmark score of 178,050 dwarfs the CPU's 35,305, indicating that the graphics card is operating in a performance tier far above the processor.

Looking at the CPU's benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,571 and single-core score of 3,327 reveal a balanced but not exceptional performer. The Geekbench multicore score of 10,851 and single-core of 2,385 reinforce this assessment. In Passmark tests, the multithread score of 27,098 and single-thread score of 3,728 show consistent mid-to-upper-tier results. The data compression score of 337,893 and floating-point math score of 70,152 indicate strong computational throughput for everyday workloads.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 places it in rarefied air, alongside workstation cards like the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and A100 SXM4 variants. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 278,621 and Vulkan score of 246,941 further demonstrate its compute prowess. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals — all negative, ranging from -2.2% to -4.9% — show the 4090 D is within striking distance of the absolute fastest accelerators available.

The combined percentile of 92 for this build reflects the GPU's dominance pulling up the overall tier. However, the CPU's 85th percentile creates a notable gap. Benchmark results indicate that in CPU-bound scenarios, the i5-13600T will be the limiting factor, while in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 4090 D will operate at full capacity without any processor constraint.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile GPU performance will push frame rates to extreme levels, but the i5-13600T's 85th percentile CPU ranking may cap maximum FPS in esports titles. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,327 suggests adequate headroom for most games, but the disparity between the two components' percentiles could create measurable bottlenecks at lower resolutions.

Streaming: The GPU's 456 tensor cores and 114 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 19,320 and extended instructions score of 20,651 indicate sufficient processing capacity for encoding overhead, though the 35 W TDP of the i5-13600T suggests thermal constraints that could affect sustained streaming sessions.

Video editing: The combination of the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth with the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,571 makes this a formidable editing rig. Timeline scrubbing and effects rendering will be GPU-accelerated, while export tasks will leverage the CPU's 14 cores. The Passmark integer math score of 96,299 and floating-point score of 70,152 support complex codec operations.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090 D's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1,149.1 GTexel/s texture rate make it a rendering monster. The CPU's Cinebench R20 multicore score of 9,899 and R15 score of 2,375 show it can feed the GPU without becoming a major bottleneck in most rendering workloads, though the 85th percentile CPU ranking means CPU-only renders will lag behind top-tier processors.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 27,098 and single-thread score of 3,728 provide solid compilation performance. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads handle parallel builds efficiently. The GPU's compute capabilities accelerate machine learning tasks, with the 456 tensor cores offering significant matrix operation throughput.

Student and office work: This pairing is massively overprovisioned for typical productivity tasks. The CPU's Geekbench single-core score of 2,385 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,728 deliver snappy responsiveness for document editing and web browsing. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though the dedicated GPU will handle any graphical workload effortlessly.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a fundamental imbalance in this build. The GPU's 98th percentile versus the CPU's 85th percentile creates a 13-point gap that will manifest in specific workloads. In GPU-bound scenarios — 4K gaming, 3D rendering, video encoding — the RTX 4090 D operates at full capacity, and the i5-13600T's lower performance ceiling becomes irrelevant. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 output ensure it will consume all data the CPU can supply.

However, in CPU-bound scenarios — 1080p competitive gaming, physics simulations, single-threaded applications — the i5-13600T becomes the limiting factor. The Passmark physics score of 1,287 and find prime numbers score of 82 highlight modest single-thread performance compared to the GPU's massive parallel throughput. The FPS scaling evidence suggests that at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed the CPU's processing capacity, the GPU will idle waiting for draw calls.

The CPU's 35 W TDP is particularly telling. This is a low-power variant designed for thermal efficiency, not maximum performance. While the boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps single-threaded tasks, the sustained multicore performance in rendering workloads will be constrained by power delivery. The GPU, by contrast, draws 425 W and requires an 800 W PSU, indicating its performance is not thermally limited in the same way.

For balanced workloads that stress both components equally — such as game streaming while rendering — the bottleneck analysis becomes complex. The GPU handles graphics and encoding, while the CPU manages game logic and stream overhead. Benchmark results indicate the GPU can process frames far faster than the CPU can generate them, making the processor the definitive bottleneck in any scenario where frame generation rate matters.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. The transistor density of 125.3M per mm² represents current-generation manufacturing. The GPU's base clock runs at 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The 14,592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide massive rasterization throughput. The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s enable extreme fill rates for 4K and beyond.

Ray tracing and tensor hardware are substantial: 114 RT cores handle ray-traced effects, while 456 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The FP32 performance of 73.54 TFLOPS with 1:1 FP16 ratio indicates the GPU can handle both graphics and compute tasks with equal proficiency. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 places it just 2.2% behind the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, a workstation-class card.

The benchmark scores for OpenCL (278,621) and Vulkan (246,941) demonstrate strong API flexibility. For rendering workloads, the GPU's compute capabilities rival dedicated accelerators — the A100 SXM4 80 GB scores 183,725, only 3.1% higher. This suggests the 4090 D can serve as a professional rendering solution despite its consumer positioning.

The triple-slot design with a 304 mm length and 61 mm width indicates substantial cooling requirements. The 425 W TDP necessitates robust power delivery, and the single 16-pin connector with 800 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom. The display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting multi-monitor configurations.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 4K resolution: The RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile GPU performance is ideally suited for 4K gaming where GPU-bound scenarios dominate. The i5-13600T's 85th percentile CPU ranking is sufficient at this resolution, as the GPU's massive fill rate and bandwidth handle the rendering load. The 24 GB VRAM ensures future-proofing for next-generation textures.

Gamers at 1440p high-refresh: This scenario exposes the CPU bottleneck. The GPU can produce frame rates exceeding 200 FPS in many titles, but the i5-13600T's Passmark single-thread score of 3,728 may limit maximum FPS. Users prioritizing 240Hz+ monitors should consider a stronger CPU.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists benefit from the GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS compute performance and 24 GB VRAM. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,571 handles export and encoding tasks adequately. The combination supports 8K video editing and complex multi-layer compositions.

Software developers: The 14 cores and 20 threads of the i5-13600T provide strong compilation throughput, while the GPU's tensor cores accelerate machine learning model training. The 24 GB VRAM allows large batch sizes in deep learning frameworks. The ECC memory support of the CPU adds reliability for long-running processes.

Students and small business workstations: This build is dramatically overkill for document processing and spreadsheet work, but the 85th percentile CPU performance ensures smooth multitasking. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output, though the dedicated GPU handles all graphical work. The active production status of the CPU and end-of-life GPU status may affect long-term availability.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores, and the figures should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

The RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile GPU ranking indicates exceptional rasterization performance. In GPU-bound scenarios at 4K resolution, frame rates will be limited by the GPU's pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,149.1 GTexel/s. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,587 suggests the GPU can handle demanding modern titles at maximum settings.

At 1440p, the i5-13600T's CPU performance becomes more relevant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,327 and Passmark single-thread score of 3,728 indicate the CPU can feed the GPU in most titles, but esports games with very high frame rate ceilings may see CPU limitations. The Passmark physics score of 1,287 suggests moderate physics processing capability.

At 1080p, CPU bottlenecks are more likely. The GPU's massive throughput cannot be fully utilized if the CPU cannot generate draw calls fast enough. The 35 W TDP of the i5-13600T may cause thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions, potentially reducing sustained performance. The GPU's 425 W TDP and triple-slot cooler ensure it maintains boost clocks under load.

Ray-traced gaming benefits from the 114 RT cores. The GPU's RT hardware acceleration can handle demanding ray-traced effects without significant frame rate penalties. The 456 tensor cores enable DLSS upscaling, which can boost frame rates in supported titles. The 24 GB VRAM provides ample capacity for high-resolution texture packs and ray-traced geometry.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i5-13600T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a 35 W TDP, designed for efficiency. The GPU is an end-of-life Ada Lovelace flagship with a 425 W TDP and 24 GB GDDR6X memory. The combined percentile of 92 places this build in the upper echelon of all configurations.

The pairing is unusual: a low-power efficiency-focused CPU with the second-fastest consumer GPU available. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 98th percentile ranking create a 13-point gap. This suggests the build is optimized for GPU-bound workloads — 4K gaming, rendering, AI compute — rather than balanced general-purpose performance.

The CPU's release date of January 2023 and the GPU's December 2023 release date indicate a contemporary pairing for that era. The CPU remains in active production, while the GPU is end-of-life, which may affect upgrade decisions. The overall tier is high-end, driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600T features 14 cores and 20 threads based on Raptor Lake architecture. The base clock of 1.80 GHz is notably low, reflecting the 35 W TDP design, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides substantial single-thread performance when needed. The 10 nm process node with 215 mm² die size represents Intel's mature manufacturing.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports efficient data access for multithreaded workloads. The dual-channel memory controller supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with ECC memory as an option — unusual for a consumer chip and valuable for workstation reliability.

Benchmark results show a processor that performs well above its power envelope. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,571 and single-core score of 3,327 demonstrate solid performance across the board. The Geekbench multicore score of 10,851 and single-core of 2,385 align with expectations for a mid-range 13th-gen chip. The Passmark suite reveals strengths in integer math (96,299), floating-point math (70,152), and data compression (337,893), with weaker results in physics (1,287) and prime number finding (82).

The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700K, scores 35,287 with a 0% delta, meaning the i5-13600T essentially matches a previous-generation i7 flagship. The i7-13700T scores 35,403 with a -0.3% delta, indicating the i5-13600T is within 0.3% of its higher-tier sibling. This positioning makes the CPU competitive despite its low TDP, though sustained multicore workloads may expose thermal and power limitations.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i5-13600T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes provides high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage. The 35 W TDP means the CPU has substantial thermal headroom for cooling upgrades, though the multiplier is locked, preventing overclocking.

The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward-compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots. The 425 W TDP and 800 W suggested PSU provide adequate power headroom for the current configuration. The triple-slot GPU requires a case with sufficient length (304 mm) and width (61 mm) clearance.

A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-performance CPU on the same socket, such as a Core i7 or i9 variant from the 13th or 14th generation. The -0.3% delta to the i7-13700T shows only marginal gains, so a more substantial jump would be needed to close the gap with the GPU's performance tier. The end-of-life status of the GPU means future upgrades would involve a newer generation, likely the GeForce 50 series.

Memory upgrades from DDR4 to DDR5 could provide bandwidth improvements, though the CPU's dual-channel controller limits the benefit. The 24 MB L3 cache is fixed, so CPU cache cannot be expanded. The platform supports ECC memory, which could be leveraged for workstation reliability in professional environments. The 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes can be bifurcated for multiple devices, though the GPU occupies one slot.

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