Performance Summary
The Core i5-13500TE + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 94% and GPU utilization between 58% and 100%. Core i5-13500TE reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 73% to 50%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-100%), while the Core i5-13500TE stays at 47% (30-64%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 73% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 55% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 50% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (42-67%) and GPU 89% (79-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-13500TE remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i5-13500TE: 86% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 98% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.