Intel GPUs are underrated

8 parts · $1217.90 estimated · Created Aug 7, 2026

Parts list

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE (Black)155mm tallThermalright$39.90Amazon ↗
ASRock Challenger Arc B580 (Black)12GB VRAM · 249mm longASRock$309.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Kingston NV31TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeKingston$156.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASRock Steel Legend SL-750G (Black)750W · ATXASRock$84.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS Prime AP201 (Black)fits GPU ≤338mm · cooler ≤170mmASUS$89.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Patriot Viper SteelDDR4-3600 · CL18 · 2×16GB (32GB)Patriot Memory$240.99Newegg ↗
GIGABYTE B760M POWERGIGABYTE$110.06Newegg ↗
Intel Core i5-13490F10C/16T · 4.8 GHz boostIntel$184.99Newegg ↗

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DBuild Score 64/100Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

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1440p gaming: Needs attention for 1440p gaming — start with GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic.

How to improve · 6 pts to C

CPU/GPU balancecosting ~14 pts

GPU-limited — measured at the 1080p reference, a stronger GPU would unlock about +97% with this CPU (median 83 fps today). CPU: mid-range, GPU: mid-range.

Expected performancecosting ~11 pts

GPU tier 2/3, 12/8GB VRAM target · based on spec heuristic

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i5-13490F + Arc B580, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
74 avg
56 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
32 avg
24 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
71 avg
44 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
39 avg
29 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
81 avg
55 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
296 avg
206 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

GPU-bound (50%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +124% with this CPU (median 71 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 376W draw / 750W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.