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

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System Balance Analysis

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91%

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90%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600T

35,305 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

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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 i5-13600T paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a desktop build that combines a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake CPU with a 24 GB GDDR7 Blackwell GPU. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $255, while the GPU carries a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD. No measured frame-rate data exists for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows — so all gaming performance discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, and the combined build lands at the 72nd percentile.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU is built for the Intel Socket 1700, which supports Raptor Lake and the 13th-generation Core series. It runs on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The memory controller is dual-channel and accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, with ECC support enabled. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the CPU side, and the GPU is a PCIe 5.0 x16 card, so the bus is fully compatible. The CPU is a locked multiplier part, so overclocking is not available, but its 35 W TDP is remarkably low for a 14-core processor.

The GPU is a different matter: it has a TDP of 575 W and a suggested PSU of 950 W, which means the power supply must be sized for the GPU, not the CPU. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector and is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm by 137 mm by 48 mm. For a user on an existing LGA1700 board, the CPU is a drop-in upgrade if the board already supports DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The GPU requires a modern PSU with the 16-pin connector and enough headroom for 575 W. A sensible next upgrade from this CPU would be a higher-core LGA1700 processor, but the CPU already sits at the 85th percentile, so the gain would be small. The GPU, at the 59th percentile, is the more likely candidate for a future swap, and the PCIe 5.0 slot is ready for that.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's 85th-percentile standing and the GPU's 59th-percentile standing create a clear imbalance. In graphics-heavy workloads, the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,571 and Geekbench multi-core score of 10,851 are strong, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 is only 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell. This means the GPU will hold back frame rates in most games, especially at high resolution and high settings. In CPU-bound workloads, the situation reverses: the CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 27,098 and integer math score of 96,299 are excellent, so the CPU is not a bottleneck for productivity or compilation tasks. The CPU's 35 W TDP versus the GPU's 575 W TDP underscores that the GPU is the dominant power consumer and the likely performance ceiling for this build.

The combined build percentile of 72 is a weighted average that reflects the CPU's high standing and the GPU's mid-tier position. A balanced build would typically have both components near the same percentile; here, the CPU is far stronger. Without measured FPS data, the exact split cannot be quantified, but the percentile gap is strong evidence that the GPU will limit graphics performance while the CPU excels at general and multi-threaded tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i5-13600T is a 14-core, 20-thread processor from the Raptor Lake-S family, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy is 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. It supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC enabled, and includes the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU. The CPU has a locked multiplier, so it is not designed for overclocking. It was released in January 2023 and is currently active in production.

The benchmark results are consistently strong. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 23,571 multi-core and 3,327 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9,899 multi-core and 1,397 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 2,375 multi-core and 335 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10,851 multi-core and 2,385 single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 27,098, a single-thread score of 3,728, integer math of 96,299, floating point math of 70,152, and data compression of 337,893. The average benchmark score is 35,305, placing the CPU in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

Against its nearest rivals, the CPU is essentially tied: the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287 (0% delta), the i7-12700KF scores 35,365 (-0.2%), the i7-13700T scores 35,403 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428 (-0.3%). This means the 35 W i5-13600T delivers performance on par with a higher-tier i7-12700K, which is a strong result for a low-power chip. In real workloads, the CPU handles multi-threaded tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering well, while its single-thread score of 3,728 in PassMark indicates it is also responsive for interactive tasks.

Who Should Build It

This build suits a desktop user who prioritizes CPU performance while still having a large GPU memory pool. The CPU's 85th-percentile standing makes it a good fit for content creators who rely on multi-threaded workloads; the 20 threads and 23,571 Cinebench R23 multi-core score support video editing, batch processing, and software compilation. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are valuable for large textures and rendering scenes, though the GPU's 59th-percentile score suggests it is not a top-tier compute card. Gamers at mainstream resolutions will benefit from the CPU's high single-thread performance, but the GPU will be the bottleneck at high settings. The CPU's support for DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC makes it a fit for small business workstations and reliability-focused builds. Students and office users will appreciate the responsive single-thread performance and the low 35 W TDP, which keeps the CPU cool and quiet in a desktop chassis.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 35,305, placing it in the 85th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, 0% delta), Core i7-12700KF (35,365, -0.2%), Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.3%), and Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, -0.3%). The GPU's average benchmark score is 16,504, from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it in the 59th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 (16,508, 0% delta), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16,415, 0.5%), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16,408, 0.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361, 0.9%). The combined build percentile is 72, meaning it outperforms 72% of all builds. The CPU is a top-15% part, while the GPU is a mid-tier part, and the overall build reflects that CPU-heavy character.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's socket and memory support?

A: The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC enabled.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 575 W and the suggested PSU is 950 W, using a single 16-pin power connector.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the CPU includes UHD Graphics 770, which can be used if the discrete GPU is not installed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-12700K?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 35,305, while the i7-12700K scores 35,287, a 0% delta — essentially identical.

Q: What is the GPU's boost clock and process node?

A: The GPU boosts to 2407 MHz and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all FPS discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

There is no measured FPS data for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows. All gaming performance estimates are therefore based on the benchmark scores. The CPU's single-thread scores (Cinebench R23 single-core 3,327, PassMark single-thread 3,728) suggest strong frame pacing in CPU-bound games, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 16,504 indicates a mid-tier performance level. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-resolution textures and high settings, but the 59th-percentile standing means it will not be a top-tier 4K card. At lower resolutions, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, and the CPU's 85th-percentile standing should help keep frame rates high. These are estimates, not measured results.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing an Intel Core i5-13600T with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, and the combined build is at the 72nd percentile. The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake part with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 part with a 575 W TDP and 24 GB of GDDR7. The pairing is CPU-heavy, meaning the CPU is the stronger component in relative terms. The build is a desktop-class system, and its overall tier is the 72nd percentile.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 uses the GB202 chip, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture and TSMC's 5 nm process. The die is 750 mm² and contains 92,200 million transistors, giving a density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Memory is 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s. The compute units include 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1). The card is dual-slot, uses a single 16-pin connector, and requires a 950 W PSU. It has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU scores 16,504, placing it in the 59th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 (16,508, 0% delta), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16,415, 0.5%), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16,408, 0.6%), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16,361, 0.9%). The GPU is within 1% of all four rivals, so it is a mid-tier performer in this benchmark. For rendering, the 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are strong assets, and the 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and neural workloads. However, the 59th-percentile score suggests it is not a top-tier compute card in the general GPU pool.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 3,327, PassMark 3,728) supports high frame rates in CPU-bound titles, but the GPU's 59th-percentile score and 16,504 3DMark Steel Nomad result will limit frame rates at high resolutions. Expect a solid experience at mainstream settings, but not top-tier 4K performance.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads can handle game logic and encoding simultaneously, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and tensor cores are available for graphics-heavy streaming workloads, though the GPU's mid-tier benchmark score means it is not the strongest encoder.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core 23,571 and 3 MB L3 cache handle timeline operations and export tasks, and the GPU's 24 GB VRAM is enough for large video frames and effects.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 104.8 TFLOPS and 170 RT cores are strong for ray tracing, but the 59th-percentile score indicates it is not the fastest renderer; the CPU's 20 threads will be the primary contributor for CPU-based rendering.

Software development: The CPU's 20 threads and integer math score of 96,299 accelerate parallel compilation, and the 85th-percentile single-thread performance keeps the system responsive for editing and debugging.

Student and office work: The CPU's 85th-percentile standing and 35 W TDP make it a low-power, responsive desktop for everyday productivity, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM is far more than needed for office tasks but available for future workloads.

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

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