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Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600T + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Top 5% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

91%

GPU

99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i5-13600T

35,305 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

135,218 Benchmark Score

Top 1% Market Ranking

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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50-69

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

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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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation represents a desktop configuration that sits at the 90th percentile for combined performance. This pairing combines a power-efficient 14-core processor with a professional workstation GPU that excels in both compute and rendering tasks. The data available for this analysis is derived exclusively from synthetic benchmark scores, as no measured frame rate data exists for this specific combination.

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

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, housing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for professional workloads, providing ample capacity for large datasets, high-resolution textures, and complex 3D scenes that would exhaust lesser cards.

The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 2175 MHz, while the memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The shading units number 6144, complemented by 192 texture mapping units and 64 raster output pipelines. The pixel rate reaches 139.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate hits 417.6 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for high-resolution rendering.

For accelerated compute and ray tracing, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. This hardware enables hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-assisted workflows such as DLSS and denoising. The FP32 performance is rated at 26.73 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance also at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning the card can handle both single-precision and half-precision workloads at the same throughput—a feature valuable for AI inference and certain scientific computing tasks.

Benchmark results place this GPU at the 95th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 135218. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 146593, while in Vulkan it reaches 123842. These scores indicate strong general-purpose compute performance. Compared to its nearest rivals, the GPU is essentially tied with the NVIDIA A10M (deltaPct 0), slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (deltaPct -0.1), and marginally behind the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (deltaPct -0.4) and AMD Radeon PRO V620 (deltaPct -0.9). The differences are within a single percentage point, suggesting the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is competitively positioned in its class.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs. Its single-slot design, 245 mm length, and 112 mm height make it suitable for compact workstation builds. The 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate modest power requirements for the performance offered.

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

The combined configuration achieves a 90th percentile ranking, indicating that this pairing outperforms 90% of all recorded desktop builds. This high percentile is driven by the GPU's 95th percentile position and the CPU's 85th percentile position, creating a system that is stronger on the graphics side but still robust in processing power.

The Intel Core i5-13600T delivers an average benchmark score of 35305, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23571 in multi-core and 3327 in single-core tests. Geekbench results show 10851 in multi-core and 2385 in single-core. PassMark tests reveal strengths in integer math (96299) and floating-point math (70152), with data compression scoring 337893 and encryption at 19320.

The GPU's average score of 135218 places it at the 95th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M (135230, deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135396, deltaPct -0.1), AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135774, deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon PRO V620 (136472, deltaPct -0.9). These minimal deltas indicate the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is performance-parity with its direct competitors.

When combined, the CPU and GPU scores paint a picture of a balanced workstation-class system. The CPU provides strong multi-threaded throughput for compilation, encoding, and simulation tasks, while the GPU excels at rendering, compute, and AI workloads. The 5-percentage-point gap between CPU and GPU percentiles suggests the GPU is the stronger component, but the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios.

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

The Intel Core i5-13600T is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 35 W TDP that emphasizes power efficiency. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for reliability in professional environments.

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 substantial cache helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in workloads with moderate data reuse. The CPU communicates over PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, providing high bandwidth for the GPU and other peripherals.

In Cinebench R15, the CPU scores 2375 in multi-core and 335 in single-core. The R20 version shows 9899 multi-core and 1397 single-core. These scores indicate strong single-threaded performance for legacy applications and robust multi-core capabilities for modern parallel workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 27098 and single-thread score of 3728 reinforce this assessment.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700K (avgScore 35287, deltaPct 0), Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, deltaPct -0.2), Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, deltaPct -0.3), and Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, deltaPct -0.3). These deltas are all within 0.3%, meaning the i5-13600T performs essentially identically to these processors in aggregate benchmarks, despite being a lower-tier part in the product stack.

PassMark extended instructions score 20651, indicating good SIMD performance for vectorized workloads. The find prime numbers test scores 82, which is lower, but this represents a single-threaded integer workload that is less representative of real-world applications. The random string sorting score of 36413 suggests solid memory subsystem performance.

For real workloads, the CPU handles multi-threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation efficiently. The 20 threads allow for good parallelism, while the high boost clock provides snappy single-threaded response in interactive applications. The 35 W TDP makes it suitable for compact builds where thermals and power draw are concerns.

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

The performance balance between the Core i5-13600T and RTX 4000 Ada Generation is characterized by a 10-percentage-point gap in their respective percentiles (85th for CPU, 95th for GPU). This indicates the GPU is the stronger component and will be the primary driver of performance in graphics-intensive workloads.

In gaming scenarios, the GPU's 95th percentile position suggests it will be the limiting factor at lower resolutions where CPU overhead dominates. At higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the constraint, and the CPU's 85th percentile position provides sufficient headroom to keep frame rates high. The lack of measured FPS data means these conclusions are drawn from benchmark score relationships rather than direct measurements.

For compute-heavy workloads such as 3D rendering and scientific simulation, the balance shifts toward the CPU. The i5-13600T's 23571 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicates strong performance, but the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 capability means GPU-accelerated rendering will far outpace CPU-only rendering. In hybrid workloads that use both CPU and GPU, the CPU can process data while the GPU renders, creating a pipeline where neither component sits idle.

The CPU's 85th percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile create a system where the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck in graphics-heavy tasks, while the CPU may limit performance in highly parallel CPU-bound workloads. The deltaPct values against nearest rivals show the CPU is competitive with higher-tier parts, meaning it does not present a significant bottleneck compared to the GPU.

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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 95th percentile position and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate capability for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The CPU's 3327 Cinebench R23 single-core score ensures responsive frame times, though the GPU is the primary driver of high frame rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 20 threads and 23571 Cinebench R23 multi-core score provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The GPU's NVENC encoder (implied by Ada Lovelace architecture) can offload streaming encoding entirely, leaving CPU resources for game logic and physics.

Video editing: The GPU's 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth accelerate timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 96299 handles codec operations efficiently, while the 24 MB L3 cache speeds up data access patterns common in video editing.

3D rendering: The GPU's 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced rendering and AI denoising. The FP32 performance of 26.73 TFLOPS rivals CPU-based rendering, and the 20 GB VRAM accommodates large scenes. The CPU's multi-core score of 23571 provides backup for CPU-based renderers.

Software development: The CPU's 20 threads and 85th percentile position handle compilation tasks effectively, with PassMark data compression scoring 337893 indicating fast build times. The GPU is less relevant here but can accelerate shader compilation and GPU compute debugging.

Student and office work: The CPU's 35 W TDP and efficient design make it suitable for extended use, while the GPU's compute capability provides headroom for CAD, simulation, and data visualization coursework. The single-core score of 3327 ensures responsive office applications.

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

This configuration targets users who need professional-grade GPU performance without sacrificing CPU efficiency. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 95th percentile position makes it suitable for professionals in 3D rendering, video production, and AI research, where the 20 GB VRAM and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance are directly applicable.

Content creators working with 4K or 8K video will benefit from the GPU's 360.0 GB/s bandwidth and 20 GB memory, which allows for large timelines and complex effects. The CPU's 20 threads support multi-track editing and background rendering, with the 23571 Cinebench R23 multi-core score indicating solid performance.

Software developers compiling large codebases will find the CPU's 85th percentile position adequate, with PassMark integer math of 96299 and data encryption at 19320 for secure build environments. The GPU can accelerate shader compilation and GPU compute tasks, making this a capable development workstation.

Students in engineering or computer science programs benefit from the CPU's 35 W TDP for quiet operation and the GPU's compute capability for simulation projects. The 20 GB VRAM accommodates machine learning experiments that would exceed consumer GPU memory limits.

Small business workstations for CAD, financial modeling, and data analysis will find the combination of 14 cores and workstation-grade GPU compute suitable. The ECC memory support on the CPU adds reliability for long-running calculations, while the GPU's Vulkan score of 123842 indicates strong compute performance for scientific applications.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

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

A: The combined configuration ranks at the 90th percentile, with the CPU at the 85th percentile and the GPU at the 95th percentile among all recorded components.

Q: How does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation has an average benchmark score of 135218, while the NVIDIA A10M scores 135230, resulting in a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically identical in performance.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 23571 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3327 in single-core, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4000 Ada Generation have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 360.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-13600T has a TDP of 35 W, while the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation has a TDP of 130 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-13600T supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for error-sensitive professional workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 compute performance?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation delivers 26.73 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 performance also rated at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1).

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop-class configuration combining the Intel Core i5-13600T with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The build ranks at the 90th combined percentile, placing it in the upper tier of recorded systems. The CPU contributes an 85th percentile position with an average benchmark score of 35305, while the GPU dominates with a 95th percentile position and an average score of 135218.

The CPU is a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, emphasizing efficiency while maintaining strong performance. The GPU is a workstation-class Ada Lovelace card with 20 GB VRAM and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance, clearly aimed at professional rendering and compute workloads. This pairing creates a system that is well-suited for content creation, 3D rendering, and GPU-accelerated computing, with the CPU providing sufficient processing power without overshadowing the GPU's capabilities.

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

The Intel Core i5-13600T uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, ensuring high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU and NVMe storage.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16 and has a TDP of 130 W, with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The CPU's 35 W TDP means total system power draw is modest, leaving significant headroom in most PSUs. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, which is standard for modern high-performance cards.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase memory capacity, as the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support allows for up to 128 GB or more depending on the motherboard. The CPU's 85th percentile position suggests it may become a bottleneck if paired with a significantly faster GPU, but the current RTX 4000 Ada Generation is well-matched. Upgrading to a higher-core CPU on the same socket, such as an i7 or i9 variant, would provide additional multi-threaded performance for CPU-bound workloads, though the current CPU's deltaPct against the i7-12700K of 0 indicates minimal performance difference in aggregate benchmarks.

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 data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 95th percentile position and 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggest it can deliver high frame rates in modern games at 1440p and 4K resolutions with ultra settings.

The GPU's 20 GB VRAM ensures that even the most demanding textures and high-resolution assets fit within memory, preventing stutter from VRAM overflow. The 360.0 GB/s bandwidth supports high-resolution rendering without memory bottlenecks. The CPU's 3327 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicates strong gaming IPC, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

At 1080p, the CPU's 85th percentile position may become the limiting factor in games that are heavily single-threaded, though the 4.80 GHz boost clock helps mitigate this. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary determinant of performance, and its 95th percentile position suggests it will maintain high frame rates even at ultra settings. The estimated FPS figures should be treated as approximations; actual performance will vary by game, driver, and system configuration.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i5-13600T + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

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

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

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

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

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

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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