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Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score
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68,809 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900 + Intel Arc A770: A High-End Desktop Pairing with a 91st-Percentile Combined Score

This build pairs Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake flagship, the Core i9-13900, with Intel's Arc A770 discrete GPU, creating a desktop platform that sits at the 91st percentile across all CPU and GPU combinations. The CPU alone reaches the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU holds the 90th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a remarkably balanced top-tier pairing. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores rather than direct testing data.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which anchors this build to the 13th Gen Raptor Lake architecture. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility in choosing between older, more established memory modules or newer higher-bandwidth options. For those planning a sensible next upgrade, the socket's compatibility with the broader LGA 1700 ecosystem means a future CPU swap to another 13th Gen part is possible, though the 13900 already sits at the top of its generation. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, enabling the fastest available storage and expansion cards without bottlenecking modern peripherals. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 serves as a fallback display output or a troubleshooting aid if the discrete GPU is removed.

The power delivery requirements for this pairing are substantial but manageable. The CPU's TDP is rated at 65 watts, while the Arc A770's TDP is 225 watts, and the suggested PSU for the GPU alone is 550 watts. A system combining both components should account for the CPU's power draw alongside the GPU's 225-watt requirement, plus the overhead for the rest of the system's components. The GPU uses dual-slot cooling and requires 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors, meaning any power supply chosen must have those connectors available. The production status for the CPU is listed as "Active," so replacement units remain available, but the GPU's production status is "End-of-life," making upgrades more time-sensitive for those who want to keep this exact configuration running long-term.

Memory support for ECC is present on the CPU, which is an unusual feature for a consumer desktop part and could appeal to users running error-sensitive workloads. The platform's dual-channel memory bus means two memory modules maximize bandwidth, though the exact bandwidth figure is not specified in the data. For a sensible next upgrade path, users could consider moving to a newer Intel platform when socket compatibility changes, but within the current Socket 1700 ecosystem, the 13900 is already near the ceiling of what is achievable. The GPU's successor is listed as Battlemage, indicating Intel's next-generation graphics architecture will eventually replace Alchemist, but no performance data for that successor exists in the FACT PACK.

FAQ

Q: Does the Core i9-13900 support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the CPU's memory support includes ECC memory capability, which is rare for a desktop-class processor and beneficial for data integrity in workstation scenarios.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The Arc A770 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T?

A: The Core i9-13900 has an average benchmark score of 60676, which is 0.2% higher than the Xeon Gold 6338T's 60572, making the performance difference essentially negligible.

Q: What is the GPU's position relative to the NVIDIA Quadro P6000?

A: The Arc A770's average benchmark score of 68809 is 1.7% lower than the Quadro P6000's 69986, placing the two cards in the same performance tier.

Q: What PCIe generation and lane count does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, while the GPU itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is not unlocked, meaning the 13900 operates at its factory clock specifications with limited manual overclocking headroom.

Q: What display outputs does the Arc A770 provide?

A: The GPU includes 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, supporting modern high-refresh monitors and multi-display setups.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark data paints a picture of a system that excels in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound tasks. The Core i9-13900 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 37931 and a single-core score of 5355, demonstrating exceptional multi-threaded throughput alongside strong single-thread performance. In Geekbench, the CPU scores 21164 multicore and 2604 single-core, reinforcing its position as a top-tier desktop processor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 60676 places it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T at 60572 (0.2% behind), followed by the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX at 60104 (1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX at 60099 (1% behind). The Intel Core i9-14900F trails by 1.1% with an average score of 60008.

The Arc A770 GPU delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109175, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 94284. Its average benchmark score of 68809 places it at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, with the nearest rival being the NVIDIA CMP 90HX at 69000 (0.3% ahead). The AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 sits 0.4% behind at 68562, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 trails by 1.5% at 69870, and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 is 1.7% ahead at 69986. The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 91, indicating that the system performs in the top 9% of all possible combinations. Since no measured FPS data exists for this exact pairing, the gaming performance must be inferred from these synthetic benchmarks, which suggest roughly comparable performance to the listed rival cards in GPU-bound scenarios.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need high-end desktop performance across both productivity and gaming workloads. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with its 92nd-percentile ranking, make it ideal for content creators running video editing suites, 3D rendering applications, and software compilation tasks that scale across many threads. The GPU's 90th-percentile ranking and 16 GB of VRAM suit 1440p and 4K gaming scenarios, though without measured FPS data, the exact resolution performance must be estimated from the 3DMark scores. Gamers seeking high-refresh-rate experiences at lower resolutions will find the single-core strength of 5355 in Cinebench R23 sufficient for maintaining high frame rates in CPU-bound titles.

Developers working with large codebases will benefit from the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 176107 and data compression score of 577285, which indicate rapid compilation and data processing. The floating-point math score of 120492 supports scientific computing and financial modeling. University students in engineering or computer science programs can leverage the CPU's multithreaded performance for simulation software, while the GPU's Vulkan score of 94284 suggests strong API-level performance for graphics programming coursework. Small business workstations running virtualization, database management, or CAD software will find the ECC memory support and 65-watt CPU TDP appealing for reliability and manageable cooling requirements. The system's combined 91st-percentile ranking makes it a versatile choice for any workload that demands both strong CPU throughput and capable GPU acceleration.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark scores indicate a well-balanced system with no single component dominating to the point of creating a severe bottleneck. The CPU's 92nd percentile and the GPU's 90th percentile are close enough that neither component will consistently hold back the other in most workloads. For CPU-intensive tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation, the 13900's multicore score of 37931 in Cinebench R23 ensures the processor can feed data to the GPU faster than the Arc A770 can consume it. Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming or GPU rendering, the Arc A770's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2969 aligns with its 90th-percentile position, allowing it to push frame rates while the CPU waits for GPU output.

In gaming workloads, the CPU's single-core performance of 5355 in Cinebench R23 and Geekbench single-core score of 2604 will handle game logic and physics calculations without limiting the GPU's output. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM provides ample buffer for high-resolution textures, but the lack of measured FPS data means the exact scaling between CPU and GPU utilization cannot be quantified. The PassMark physics score of 2484 suggests strong physics simulation performance, which is relevant for gaming and scientific workloads alike. The data encryption score of 35242 and extended instructions score of 32760 indicate the CPU can handle cryptographic workloads and SIMD-heavy tasks without becoming a constraint. The system's balance is further evidenced by the near-identical deltaPct values among the GPU's nearest rivals, all within 1.7% of the Arc A770, confirming the GPU holds its own against comparable alternatives.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770, built on the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-512 chip, is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, delivering a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance reaches 19.66 TFLOPS, while FP16 achieves 39.32 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, enabling rapid compute operations for AI and scientific workloads. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth — a figure that positions the card well for 4K texture-heavy gaming and machine learning inference tasks.

The GPU's clock speeds are set at a 2100 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 32 ray tracing cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing capabilities, and the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with modern game APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969 places the card at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 109175 and Vulkan score of 94284 indicate strong compute performance across different APIs. For rendering workloads, the Vulkan score suggests excellent compatibility with Vulkan-based renderers, and the OpenCL score supports applications using OpenCL acceleration. The GPU's TDP of 225 watts and suggested PSU of 550 watts make it a power-hungry but manageable component for a desktop system. The Arc A770's production status is "End-of-life," so buyers should consider the availability of replacement units when planning long-term system maintenance.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The CPU's base clock runs at 2000 MHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, providing substantial frequency headroom for single-threaded workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, ensuring high-speed data access for frequently used instructions. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with ECC memory capability for error-sensitive applications. The 65-watt TDP is surprisingly modest for a flagship desktop chip, making cooling requirements more manageable than typical high-core-count processors.

Benchmark results demonstrate the CPU's broad strength across diverse workload types. The Cinebench R15 scores of 3823 multicore and 539 single-core, R20 scores of 15931 multicore and 2249 single-core, and R23 scores of 37931 multicore and 5355 single-core all show consistent scaling from single to multi-threaded performance. Geekbench scores of 21164 multicore and 2604 single-core corroborate these findings. The PassMark suite reveals specialized strengths: data compression at 577285, data encryption at 35242, extended instructions at 32760, floating-point math at 120492, integer math at 176107, and multithread at 45680. The find prime numbers score of 186 is notably lower, but this is a synthetic test that does not reflect typical productivity workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 60676 ranks it at the 92nd percentile, with the nearest rival Xeon Gold 6338T within 0.2%, indicating the 13900 effectively matches a server-class Xeon in overall performance.

Build Overview

This build combines the Intel Core i9-13900 desktop CPU with the Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU, creating a desktop-class system that targets high-end consumer and prosumer workloads. The CPU's 92nd-percentile ranking and the GPU's 90th-percentile ranking combine for a system-level 91st-percentile score, placing this configuration in the upper echelon of all possible CPU+GPU pairings. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of its average score, while the GPU's nearest rivals are within 1.7%, confirming that both components perform at the top of their respective categories. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $549, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 329 USD, but these figures represent initial pricing and do not reflect current market conditions.

The system's tier is defined by its percentile positions: top 8% of CPUs, top 10% of GPUs, and top 9% of combined configurations. This places the build firmly in the enthusiast tier, capable of handling the most demanding desktop applications available. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide workstation-class throughput, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth enable high-resolution gaming and compute workloads. The pairing is notable for being an all-Intel configuration, with both CPU and GPU from the same manufacturer, which may offer software integration advantages in Intel-optimized applications. The production status of the CPU is "Active," ensuring ongoing availability, while the GPU is "End-of-life," indicating this specific configuration may become harder to replicate as the GPU's successor, Battlemage, is introduced.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 5355 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2969 suggest the system can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU's 16 GB VRAM handling large texture sets without memory pressure. The lack of measured FPS data means exact refresh rates cannot be confirmed, but the percentile positions indicate performance comparable to the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 and AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads and PassMark multithread score of 45680 provide ample headroom for simultaneous game encoding and streaming software, while the GPU's Vulkan score of 94284 supports efficient graphics API usage. The data compression score of 577285 indicates fast encoding throughput for stream output.

Video Editing: The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 37931 accelerates timeline rendering and export processes, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 109175 supports GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. The CPU's 36 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency during multi-track edits.

3D Rendering: The CPU's floating-point math score of 120492 and the GPU's FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS combine for strong CPU and GPU rendering performance, with the CPU's 24 cores handling ray tracing calculations and the GPU's 32 RT cores accelerating hardware ray tracing.

Software Development: The CPU's integer math score of 176107 and data compression score of 577285 speed up code compilation and version control operations, while the extended instructions score of 32760 supports SIMD-optimized code. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long build sessions.

Student and Office Work: The CPU's single-thread score of 4309 in PassMark ensures responsive everyday applications, while the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a display output if the discrete GPU is not needed. The 65-watt CPU TDP keeps power consumption reasonable for dorm room or office environments, though the GPU's 225-watt TDP and 550-watt PSU requirement mean the full system still needs robust power delivery.