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# Intel Core i7-13790F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

This desktop pairing combines a 16-core Intel Raptor Lake processor with NVIDIA's flagship Ada Lovelace GPU, placing the overall system in the 91st percentile of all recorded build combinations. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a configuration where the processor slightly outpaces the graphics card in relative standing. This build targets high-refresh gaming and professional content creation, though the data contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination — all performance discussions below are estimated from the individual benchmark scores of each component.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The RTX 4090's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 and PassMark G3D score of 38,194 indicate exceptional raw rasterization throughput. Combined with the CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,998 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,212, this pairing can drive frame rates well beyond 144 Hz at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. The GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensure that even the most demanding modern game engines have sufficient resources for maximum detail settings.

Streaming: The RTX 4090's 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for encoding and real-time effects. The CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 31,703 and extended instructions score of 34,828 show strong throughput for encryption and compression workloads — the data compression score of 567,473 is particularly relevant for stream encoding overhead. The 24 threads give ample headroom for simultaneous game rendering, stream encoding, and background applications without contention.

Video editing: Multi-core performance is substantial, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 35,404 and Cinebench R20 multi-core at 14,869. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 255,416 and Vulkan score of 271,631 indicate strong acceleration for effects processing and timeline rendering. The 24 GB GDDR6X VRAM can hold large video buffers and multiple high-resolution clips in memory simultaneously, while the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth accelerates scrubbing and preview rendering.

3D rendering: The RTX 4090's PassMark GPU compute score of 26,613 reflects robust compute throughput for ray-traced and rasterized rendering workloads. The CPU's PassMark floating point math score of 110,512 and integer math score of 151,416 complement GPU rendering by handling scene preparation, physics simulation, and geometry processing. The 16 cores and 24 threads of the i7-13790F provide strong CPU-side rendering for engines that rely primarily on processor-based ray tracing.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737 and find prime numbers score of 207 indicate solid performance for parallel compilation tasks and test execution. The 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory latency during large codebase builds. The random string sorting score of 58,607 demonstrates efficient handling of data structure operations common in application development.

Student and office work: While this configuration is overkill for typical productivity tasks, the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,212 ensures snappy response in document editing, spreadsheet calculations, and web browsing. The data shows the CPU consumes only 65 W TDP, making it efficient for sustained office workloads, though the GPU's 450 W TDP means the full system draws significantly more under load. The 24 GB VRAM and 32 GB of combined thread resources provide extreme headroom for multitasking across dozens of applications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 63,080, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, scores 63,173 (0.1% higher), while the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62,839 (0.4% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63,331 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62,738 (0.5% lower). This places the i7-13790F in a tightly contested performance band where the differences among rivals are within 0.5%.

The GPU averages 60,347 across its benchmark suite, ranking in the 88th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals show minimal separation: the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60,326 (0.0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657 (2.9% lower). The GPU's benchmark profile is dominated by the PassMark G3D score of 38,194, which is exceptionally high, and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 271,631.

The combined system percentile of 91 places this build in the top decile of all recorded configurations. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking is slightly higher than the GPU's 88th percentile, indicating that the processor has a marginal edge in relative standing within their respective categories. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 35,404 and single-core score of 4,998 show a balanced CPU profile, while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 9,223 and PassMark DirectX 12 score of 150 demonstrate strong DX12 performance with the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 326 showing even higher legacy API throughput.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a well-balanced pairing where the CPU's 93rd percentile and GPU's 88th percentile create a slight CPU-favored balance. In gaming workloads, the GPU's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth are likely to be the primary determinant of frame rates at high resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 4,212 ensures it can feed frames without becoming the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU's PassMark physics score of 3,017 suggests adequate physics processing capability for game engines.

The 24 GB VRAM capacity means the GPU will rarely encounter memory limitations, even with high-resolution textures and ray tracing enabled. The CPU's 33 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide sufficient bandwidth for feeding the GPU's data demands. The GPU's pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate the graphics card can process visual data faster than the CPU can generate draw calls in most scenarios.

In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering, the balance shifts. The GPU's 512 tensor cores deliver 82.58 TFLOPS FP16 performance, which accelerates AI-accelerated rendering features, but CPU-bound rendering tasks will rely on the processor's 24 threads and 16 cores. The PassMark multi-thread score of 44,737 suggests the CPU can handle moderately parallel rendering workloads, though it will be the bottleneck in scenes with heavy geometry processing. The power draw differential — CPU at 65 W versus GPU at 450 W — indicates the GPU dominates system power consumption and will be the primary source of heat in sustained workloads.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 4K resolution with maximum settings will find the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth sufficient for current and near-future titles, while the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking ensures it won't hold back frame rates. Those playing at 1440p with high refresh rate monitors will see the GPU become the primary performance driver, with the CPU's single-core strength maintaining high minimum frame rates. Esports titles at 1080p will be CPU-bound, where the i7-13790F's PassMark single-thread score of 4,212 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,998 deliver excellent responsiveness.

Content creators working with 4K or 8K video editing, complex After Effects compositions, or multi-layer Photoshop documents will benefit from the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and the CPU's 16 cores. The PassMark data compression score of 567,473 aids in fast project file saving and loading, while the floating point math score of 110,512 accelerates color grading and effects processing. 3D artists using GPU-based renderers like Octane or Redshift will find the 512 tensor cores and 128 RT cores well-suited for ray-traced workloads.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's multi-thread score of 44,737 and the 33 MB L3 cache for reducing compilation times. The 65 W TDP makes the processor efficient for sustained build workloads without excessive cooling requirements. Students in computer science or engineering programs will have more than enough computational headroom for coursework, though the GPU's power draw and physical size (304 mm length, triple-slot width) require a spacious case and robust power supply — the suggested PSU is 850 W.

Small business workstations handling video production, architectural visualization, or scientific computing will find this pairing capable of handling professional workloads without compromise. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth accelerates large dataset transfers, while the CPU's balanced multi-thread and single-thread performance handles both parallel and latency-sensitive tasks. The combination of 24 GB VRAM and 24 CPU threads provides exceptional multitasking capability for running multiple professional applications simultaneously.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4090 is built on the AD102 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, containing 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die — a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,235 MHz and a boost clock of 2,520 MHz, with memory running at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 24 GB GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and large compute datasets.

The GPU features 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The 128 RT cores provide dedicated ray tracing hardware, while the 512 tensor cores deliver 82.58 TFLOPS FP16 performance and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s indicate exceptional fill rates for high-resolution rendering.

Benchmark results show the GPU achieving a PassMark G3D score of 38,194, which is the dominant contributor to its 60,347 average. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,223 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 271,631 shows excellent Vulkan API utilization. The PassMark GPU compute score of 26,613 reflects solid compute throughput for non-graphics workloads, though the DirectX 10 score of 224 and DirectX 9 score of 397 indicate the architecture prioritizes modern APIs.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking places it below the top tier of graphics cards, with its nearest rival being the Intel Arc Pro A60 at a 0.0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M outperforms it by 2.5%, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9%. These are professional workstation cards, suggesting the RTX 4090's benchmark scores are competitive with prosumer workstation offerings despite its gaming-focused design. The 450 W TDP and 850 W suggested PSU indicate substantial power requirements, and the 1x 16-pin power connector necessitates a modern power supply.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700 with the Raptor Lake-S architecture, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The 65 W TDP provides significant thermal headroom for potential future upgrades within the same socket generation, though the multiplier is locked, limiting overclocking potential. The platform supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for the GPU — though the RTX 4090 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, so there is no bottleneck from the interface.

The GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor. This means the RTX 4090 represents the peak of the Ada Lovelace generation, and future upgrades would require moving to the newer architecture. The 850 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for the 450 W GPU and 65 W CPU, with room for additional drives and peripherals. The triple-slot design and 304 mm length require a full-tower or large mid-tower case with sufficient clearance.

A sensible next upgrade path would be adding more memory — the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so users on DDR4 platforms can transition to DDR5 for improved bandwidth, while those already on DDR5 can increase capacity. The PCIe Gen 5 support means future GPUs using the newer interface will be compatible with the platform. The 65 W CPU TDP allows for potential upgrades to higher-core-count Raptor Lake processors without changing the power delivery or cooling infrastructure, though the locked multiplier limits tuning options.

The GPU's end-of-life status means buyers should consider whether the 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth will remain sufficient for their workloads over the intended lifespan of the build. The 512 tensor cores provide AI acceleration that will remain relevant for upcoming DLSS iterations and AI-assisted applications, but the architecture will eventually be superseded. The platform's DDR4/DDR5 flexibility provides a cost-effective memory upgrade path, and the 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure storage and expansion devices have ample bandwidth.

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 with a die size of 257 mm². It operates at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that is notably efficient for the performance level. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though ECC memory is not supported.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3 cache. This substantial cache allocation reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data, which is reflected in the PassMark data compression score of 567,473 and random string sorting score of 58,607. The processor lacks integrated graphics (the "F" suffix), requiring a discrete GPU — which is provided here by the RTX 4090.

Benchmark performance places the CPU in the 93rd percentile, with an average score of 63,080. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,404 and single-core score of 4,998 demonstrate strong performance in both parallel and latency-sensitive workloads. The Cinebench R20 scores of 14,869 multi-core and 2,099 single-core, along with R15 scores of 3,568 multi-core and 503 single-core, confirm consistent scaling across benchmark versions.

The PassMark suite shows balanced performance: multi-thread at 44,737, single-thread at 4,212, floating point math at 110,512, integer math at 151,416, and extended instructions at 34,828. The find prime numbers score of 207 and physics score of 3,017 are more modest, indicating the processor is better suited for general computational workloads than specialized number-crunching. The data encryption score of 31,703 shows adequate security-related processing capability.

The nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.1% higher average score) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (0.4% higher), placing the i7-13790F in a competitive position against newer processor generations. The launch MSRP is $441, though the processor's production status is active, suggesting continued availability. The locked multiplier prevents overclocking, but the 5.20 GHz boost clock already provides high single-thread performance without manual tuning.

Build Overview

This desktop configuration pairs the Intel Core i7-13790F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, representing a high-end desktop build that achieves a combined percentile of 91. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and GPU's 88th percentile ranking create a system that excels in both processor-intensive and graphics-intensive workloads, with the processor holding a slight relative advantage. The build class is desktop, confirming this is a full-size system rather than a laptop or compact form factor.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads provide substantial parallel processing capability, while the GPU's 16,384 shading units and 24 GB VRAM deliver exceptional graphics performance. The 65 W CPU TDP is remarkably low for the performance level, while the GPU's 450 W TDP dominates the system power budget. The suggested 850 W PSU provides adequate headroom for the combined 515 W component power draw plus system overhead.

The overall tier from the 91st combined percentile places this build in the top 10% of all recorded configurations. The GPU's end-of-life status and the CPU's active production status indicate the processor has a longer remaining lifespan, while the GPU will eventually need replacement to access future architectures. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility for builders, and the PCIe Gen 5 CPU lanes ensure forward compatibility with next-generation storage and expansion cards.

This pairing is strongest in scenarios that leverage both components simultaneously — gaming with high-resolution textures, video editing with GPU acceleration, and 3D rendering with hybrid CPU/GPU workflows. The CPU's 33 MB L3 cache and the GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth complement each other well, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck in most workloads. The build represents a top-tier desktop configuration suited for enthusiasts and professionals requiring maximum performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance tier of this CPU+GPU combination?

A: The combined system ranks in the 91st percentile of all recorded build combinations, with the CPU in the 93rd percentile and the GPU in the 88th percentile of their respective categories.

Q: How does the Core i7-13790F compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 63,080 is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63,173), 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63,331), 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62,839), and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62,738).

Q: What memory types does the i7-13790F support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption of each component?

A: The CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 450 W TDP. The suggested power supply for the system is 850 W.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 still in production?

A: No, the GPU is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series listed as its successor. The CPU remains in active production.

Q: What are the GPU's ray tracing and AI capabilities?

A: The RTX 4090 features 128 RT cores for ray tracing and 512 tensor cores delivering 82.58 TFLOPS FP16 and FP32 performance for AI-accelerated workloads.

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