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Rate My PC: Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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93%

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Intel Core i7-13790F

63,080 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

26,331 Benchmark Score

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90-100

Ultimate

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70-89

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50-69

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The Intel Core i7-13790F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination presents a desktop build with a distinct performance profile: a high-core-count, high-frequency CPU paired with a modern, entry-level Blackwell GPU. The data indicates this is a processor-dominant pairing, where the CPU’s 93rd percentile standing far outpaces the GPU’s 72nd percentile, making the system exceptionally well-suited for productivity, multitasking, and content creation, while gaming performance is solid but constrained by the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus. Because no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, all gaming frame rates discussed in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not empirical results.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i7-13790F is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, supported by a 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core. This configuration delivers exceptional multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The single-core performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998, ensuring responsive day-to-day operations and strong performance in lightly-threaded applications.

The benchmark results paint a clear picture of a workload-heavy processor. The PassMark multithread score of 44737 and floating-point math score of 110512 indicate substantial capability for parallel processing tasks such as video rendering, scientific simulations, and code compilation. The data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 further reinforce its suitability for database management, file archiving, and financial modeling. However, the processor’s PassMark find prime numbers score of 207 suggests it is not optimized for highly specialized cryptographic workloads, though its PassMark data encryption score of 31703 shows adequate capability for standard encryption tasks. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 16-core part, indicating efficient power management that allows for comfortable cooling solutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-13790F holds its ground firmly. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX by a negligible 0.1% in average benchmark score, with an average score of 63080 versus 63173. Against the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185, it leads by 0.4%, and it is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G edges it out by 0.4%, but these differences are within the margin of error, meaning the i7-13790F effectively matches the top mobile and embedded processors of the current generation in raw compute, despite being a desktop part with a higher boost clock and larger cache.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, featuring 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. It comes with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The chip includes 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, providing modern hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based features.

In terms of raw compute, the RTX 5060 achieves 19.18 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1) operations, with a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s. These figures translate to respectable performance for 1080p and entry-level 1440p rendering. However, the GPU’s benchmark scores reveal a more nuanced picture. Its PassMark G3D score of 20891 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, which is solid but not class-leading. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787 and Vulkan score of 113321 indicate strong compute performance for general-purpose tasks, while the PassMark GPU compute score of 10899 shows moderate capability for GPGPU workloads.

The nearest rivals list shows the RTX 5060 is tightly clustered with several other GPUs. It trails the AMD Radeon 860M by 0.3%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.8%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2%. This suggests the RTX 5060 performs at a level comparable to older flagship cards and modern integrated graphics, which is surprising given its Blackwell architecture. The 8 GB VRAM is a limiting factor for high-resolution textures and large 3D scenes, and the 128-bit memory bus, while fast due to GDDR7, may bottleneck performance in memory-heavy applications.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the Core i7-13790F and RTX 5060 combination. As a result, all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the GPU’s benchmark scores and the CPU’s high percentile ranking. The data indicates that the RTX 5060’s 72nd percentile GPU standing and 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient for 1080p gaming at high to ultra settings in most titles, but the 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth will be the primary constraints for 1440p or 4K gaming with demanding textures.

In esports and competitive titles at 1080p, the CPU’s 93rd percentile single-thread performance and 5.20 GHz boost clock will allow the RTX 5060 to stretch its legs, likely delivering frame rates well above 144 FPS in games like Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. For AAA single-player games at 1080p ultra, the GPU should hold around 60-100 FPS depending on the title, with ray tracing enabled potentially cutting performance by 30-40% due to the 30 RT cores being entry-level in capability. At 1440p, the memory bandwidth and 8 GB capacity will become apparent, and players may need to reduce texture quality or disable ray tracing to maintain smooth frame rates, especially in VRAM-hungry titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Hogwarts Legacy.

Given the CPU’s strength, the bottleneck in gaming scenarios will almost always be the GPU. The i7-13790F’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4998 and PassMark single-thread score of 4212 are more than adequate to feed even a high-end GPU, so the RTX 5060’s 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs will be the limiting factor for pixel throughput. For 4K gaming, the data suggests this combination is not suitable, as the GPU’s 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate and modest memory bandwidth will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in modern titles.

Who Should Build It

This combination is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-heavy workloads over gaming performance. The i7-13790F’s 93rd percentile ranking and 35404 Cinebench R23 multi-core score make it an excellent choice for content creators, software developers, and data analysts who run multi-threaded applications. Video editors using Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve will benefit from the 16 cores and 24 threads, while 3D rendering in Blender or Maya will see significant acceleration. The 65 W TDP also makes this an attractive option for small form factor workstations where thermal management is a concern.

Gamers at 1080p who play esports titles or older AAA games will find the RTX 5060 sufficient, but they should be aware that the 8 GB VRAM is a future-proofing risk. Students and small business workstations that require multitasking, office productivity, and light to moderate creative work will find this build highly capable, as the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 44737 ensures smooth operation with many simultaneous applications. However, users seeking high-refresh 1440p gaming or 4K gaming should consider a more powerful GPU.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: At 1080p, the RTX 5060’s 19.18 TFLOPS and 72nd percentile standing should deliver frame rates exceeding 144 FPS in competitive titles, but the 8 GB VRAM may require settings adjustments in newer games to maintain high frame rates. The CPU’s 5.20 GHz boost clock ensures no frame drops due to processor limitations.

Streaming: The i7-13790F’s 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding, with the CPU’s high multi-thread score of 44737 handling x264 encoding at high presets. The GPU’s 120 tensor cores could also accelerate NVENC-based encoding, though the data does not specify encoding performance.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35404 indicates excellent performance for timeline scrubbing, effects rendering, and export times in 4K video projects. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and light 4K editing, but heavy color grading with many layers may strain memory.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s PassMark floating-point math score of 110512 and 24 threads make it a workhorse for CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 and 30 RT cores offer acceleration for hybrid rendering pipelines. However, the 8 GB VRAM limits scene complexity in GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or V-Ray.

Software Development: The PassMark data compression score of 567473 and integer math score of 151416 make this an ideal platform for compiling large codebases, running virtual machines, and managing containerized workloads. The 65 W TDP allows for quiet operation in office environments.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s 93rd percentile single-thread performance ensures fast application launches and responsive spreadsheet handling, while the 24 threads handle background tasks like antivirus scans and browser tabs without slowdown. The GPU’s PassMark G2D score of 1154 supports smooth desktop compositing and multiple monitor setups.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly shows that the CPU is the dominant component in this pairing, with a 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 72nd percentile. This means the i7-13790F will rarely be the limiting factor in any workload, while the RTX 5060 will cap performance in graphics-intensive tasks. In gaming, the CPU’s high single-thread score of 4212 (PassMark) ensures it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU’s 48 ROPs and 8 GB VRAM will bottleneck frame rates at higher resolutions.

For CPU-bound workloads like rendering or compilation, the GPU is largely irrelevant, and the system will perform at near-peak efficiency. For GPU-bound tasks like 3D rendering or deep learning inference, the RTX 5060’s 72nd percentile standing will be the constraint, with its 8 GB VRAM being the most significant limitation. The combined percentile of 83 reflects this balanced but CPU-skewed profile, making it a system that excels in productivity but is modest in gaming performance relative to its CPU strength.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 63080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its best scores include a Cinebench R23 multi-core of 35404, a Cinebench R20 multi-core of 14869, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core of 3568. Single-core scores are equally strong, with Cinebench R23 at 4998, R20 at 2099, and R15 at 503. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 44737, single-thread of 4212, and extended instructions of 34828.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3628, Geekbench OpenCL is 112787, and Vulkan is 113321. PassMark scores include G3D at 20891, GPU compute at 10899, DirectX 11 at 200, DirectX 12 at 77, and DirectX 9 at 225. The combined percentile for this pair is 83, indicating that the system as a whole outperforms 83% of all desktop configurations, driven primarily by the CPU’s exceptional multi-threaded capabilities.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i7-13790F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory via a dual-channel memory bus. This provides flexibility for builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), allowing for high-speed NVMe SSDs and future graphics cards, though the RTX 5060 itself uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and the GPU’s 145 W TDP suggest a suggested PSU of 300 W is specified for the GPU, but a system-wide PSU with additional headroom would be advisable for overclocking or future upgrades, though no specific wattage is given in the data.

The RTX 5060 is a dual-slot card measuring 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, requiring one 8-pin power connector. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests that replacing the GPU with a higher-tier model would significantly improve gaming performance, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a more powerful card. Alternatively, adding more RAM (if using DDR4) or upgrading to DDR5 would benefit memory-intensive workloads, though the CPU’s memory bus is dual-channel, limiting the benefit of quad-channel configurations.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13790F a good processor for multi-threaded workloads?

A: Yes, the data shows it scores 35404 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 44737 in PassMark multithread, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5060?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Q: Does the RTX 5060 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it includes 30 RT cores, which provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing workloads, though the data does not specify performance levels.

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

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, the GPU has a TDP of 145 W, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 300 W.

Q: Can this system be upgraded to a newer generation CPU?

A: The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is specific to the 12th and 13th generation Core processors, so a motherboard change would be required for newer generations.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the i7-13790F and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX?

A: The i7-13790F has an average benchmark score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265HX’s score of 63173, making the difference negligible.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 5060, and how does its performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The launch MSRP is $299 USD. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the Radeon RX 6750 XT’s score of 26011.

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