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92%
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Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score
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23,172 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: Desktop Benchmark Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 represents a desktop configuration built around a 24-core Raptor Lake processor and an Ampere-generation GPU that has reached end-of-life status. The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU occupies the 68th percentile among all graphics cards, yielding a combined percentile of 80. This pairing brings together a high-core-count processor with a 10 GB GDDR6X graphics solution, and the data shows a system that leans heavily on CPU throughput for multi-threaded productivity while offering solid, though not class-leading, GPU performance. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussions are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, featuring 24 cores and 32 threads. The core configuration combines performance and efficiency cores, with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 5600 MHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is notably modest for a Core i9 part, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory support is present, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 and includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-attached devices.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the Core i9-13900 scores 37931 in multi-core and 5355 in single-core. The multi-core figure is particularly strong, reflecting the 24-core design's ability to handle heavily parallel tasks. The single-core score of 5355 indicates robust per-thread performance, which matters for lightly threaded applications and responsiveness. Geekbench results reinforce this pattern: 21164 multi-core and 2604 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 45680, with floating-point math at 120492 and integer math at 176107, both indicating strong computational throughput for scientific and financial workloads. Data compression scores 577285, while data encryption reaches 35242, suggesting the processor handles compression and encryption tasks with ample headroom.

The average benchmark score for the Core i9-13900 is 60676, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T scores 60572 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX scores 60104 (1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX scores 60099 (1% behind), and the Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60008 (1.1% behind). This means the Core i9-13900 leads its closest competitors by a small but consistent margin, with the gap ranging from 0.2% to 1.1%. The Xeon Gold 6338T is the nearest challenger, and the data shows the Core i9-13900 edges it out by a hair. For real workloads, this translates to a processor that is effectively at parity with these rivals in overall benchmark averages, though the specific strengths in Cinebench R23 multi-core suggest particularly strong performance in rendering and 3D modeling tasks.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. Therefore, all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of the Core i9-13900 and RTX 3080, not direct gameplay measurements. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 provide a basis for estimating gaming capability, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 4309 in Passmark single-thread and 5355 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate minimal CPU-side bottlenecks in most gaming scenarios.

At 1080p resolution with ultra settings, the RTX 3080's raw compute output, measured at 29.77 TFLOPS FP32, should drive high frame rates in most titles. The GPU's pixel rate of 164.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 465.1 GTexel/s suggest strong fill-rate performance, which typically translates to solid 1080p ultra results. However, the 10 GB VRAM capacity could become a limiting factor in newer titles that require more memory at ultra settings, potentially reducing frame rates or requiring texture quality reductions. The CPU's 24 cores and high boost clock of 5.60 GHz should keep frame pacing consistent, and the Passmark single-thread score in the 92nd percentile CPU context suggests the processor is rarely the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1440p, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, but the RTX 3080's performance class should still deliver playable frame rates in most games. The 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth provides ample throughput for high-resolution textures, and the 68 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though enabling ray tracing at 1440p ultra would likely stress the 10 GB VRAM buffer. The estimated frame rates at this resolution would be lower than 1080p but still respectable for competitive and single-player titles. At 4K, the RTX 3080 would begin to show its limitations, with the 10 GB VRAM capacity and 320-bit memory bus becoming more significant constraints. Frame rates at 4K ultra would likely dip below the 60 FPS threshold in demanding titles, and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is positioned in the mid-to-upper range but not at the top tier. The CPU's performance headroom means that at 4K, the GPU would be the primary determinant of frame rates, and the data indicates the RTX 3080 is better suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming than 4K ultra.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark portfolio is comprehensive, with Cinebench R15 multi-core at 3823 and single-core at 539, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 15931 and single-core at 2249, and Cinebench R23 multi-core at 37931 and single-core at 5355. These scores show a consistent pattern of strong multi-threaded performance relative to single-threaded results, with the multi-core to single-core ratio increasing as the workload becomes more parallel. Geekbench multi-core at 21164 and single-core at 2604 follow the same trend. Passmark results include data compression at 577285, data encryption at 35242, extended instructions at 32760, find prime numbers at 186, floating-point math at 120492, integer math at 176107, multithread at 45680, physics at 2484, random string sorting at 64396, and single-thread at 4309. The average benchmark score of 60676 places the CPU in the 92nd percentile.

The GPU's benchmark scores are more varied. 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 4407, Geekbench OpenCL scores 152423, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 33620. Passmark results include DirectX 10 at 170, DirectX 11 at 207, DirectX 12 at 100, DirectX 9 at 258, G2D at 1054, G3D at 25086, and GPU compute at 14397. The average benchmark score for the GPU is 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile. The nearest rivals show a clustered group: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% ahead). This indicates the RTX 3080 is essentially tied with these competitors in average benchmark score, with all deltas below 1%. However, the RTX 3080's strengths lie in specific workloads like DirectX 12 (score 100) and GPU compute (14397), which are more relevant to modern gaming and rendering than the older DirectX 9 and 10 tests where it scores 258 and 170, respectively.

The combined picture shows a CPU that outperforms its nearest rivals by a small margin (0.2% to 1.1%) and a GPU that is statistically indistinguishable from its nearest rivals (deltas of -0.3% to -0.4%). The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 68th percentile indicates a significant gap in relative performance, with the CPU being the stronger component. The combined percentile of 80 reflects this imbalance, suggesting the GPU drags the overall system ranking down relative to what the CPU alone achieves.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a system where the CPU has substantially more relative headroom than the GPU. The CPU's 92nd percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile creates a 24-percentage-point gap, meaning the GPU is the limiting factor in most workloads that utilize both components. In gaming, this manifests as the GPU being the primary determinant of frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become more stressed. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4309 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 5355 suggest that even in CPU-light gaming scenarios, the processor has ample capacity to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck.

In multi-threaded workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and software compilation, the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial compute capacity, and the GPU's role shifts to acceleration tasks like GPU compute, where it scores 14397 in Passmark. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931 indicates the CPU can handle demanding rendering workloads, and the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 adds parallel compute capability. However, the GPU's 68th percentile ranking means that in compute-heavy tasks, the GPU may not keep pace with the CPU's output, potentially creating a situation where the CPU finishes its portion of a workload and waits on the GPU.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports the bottleneck analysis. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance would allow the GPU to operate near its maximum, but the GPU's 68th percentile still caps frame rates below what a higher-tier GPU would achieve. At higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, and the CPU's performance becomes almost irrelevant to frame rates. The 65 W CPU TDP versus the 320 W GPU TDP further illustrates the balance, with the GPU consuming significantly more power and generating more heat, which has implications for system cooling and power delivery.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process node. The chip contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². The GPU features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It includes 68 RT cores for ray tracing and 272 tensor cores for AI-accelerated workloads. The base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and memory runs at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed. The memory configuration is 10 GB of GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 29.77 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (with 1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. These specifications support the benchmark results, with the Passmark G3D score of 25086 indicating strong overall graphics performance and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 showing capable DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 152423 suggests good compute performance for general-purpose GPU tasks, while the Vulkan score of 33620 is lower but still respectable.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is a notable limitation for a GPU in this performance class. At 4K resolution with ultra settings, many modern games exceed 10 GB of VRAM usage, which would cause texture swapping and reduced frame rates. The 320-bit memory bus and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth mitigate this to some extent, but the capacity constraint remains. The RT cores and tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, which can help offset the VRAM pressure by rendering at lower internal resolutions and upscaling, but the 68th percentile ranking suggests the GPU is not at the top of the performance hierarchy. The GPU's end-of-life production status means it is no longer in active manufacturing, though it remains a capable performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, the RTX 3080's 29.77 TFLOPS and the Core i9-13900's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 4309) should deliver frame rates well above 144 FPS in most esports titles and above 60 FPS in AAA games. The 68th percentile GPU ranking and 92nd percentile CPU ranking combine to minimize CPU-side frame pacing issues, but the 10 GB VRAM could limit texture quality in some titles.

For streaming, the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming, with the Passmark multithread score of 45680 indicating the processor can handle simultaneous gaming and encoding workloads. The GPU's NVENC encoder, part of the Ampere architecture, offloads encoding work from the CPU, and the 272 tensor cores can assist with AI-based encoding enhancements.

For video editing, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931 and Geekbench multi-core of 21164 indicate strong performance in timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 14397 Passmark GPU compute score accelerates effects and color grading, and the 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth helps with large video files. However, the 10 GB VRAM may limit work with very high-resolution footage or complex multi-layer timelines.

For 3D rendering, the CPU's 24 cores provide substantial CPU-based rendering throughput, as evidenced by the Cinebench scores. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 supports GPU-based renderers, and the 68 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible renderers. The 68th percentile GPU ranking means render times will be competitive but not top-tier.

For software development, the CPU's Passmark integer math score of 176107 and data compression score of 577285 indicate strong performance in compilation and build tasks. The 32 threads handle parallel builds efficiently, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes.

For student and office work, the system is overqualified, but the CPU's 65 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide an energy-efficient baseline for productivity tasks. The Passmark single-thread score of 4309 ensures responsive application performance, and the 92nd percentile CPU ranking means the processor will handle any academic workload with ease.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU-heavy productivity tasks while still wanting solid gaming performance. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p resolutions will find the RTX 3080 adequate for high-refresh gaming, with the 68th percentile GPU ranking supporting 1440p ultra in most titles and 1080p ultra at high frame rates. Content creators working in video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931, though the GPU's 10 GB VRAM may be a constraint for very large projects.

Software developers and engineers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24-core CPU with 32 threads, as the Passmark integer math score of 176107 and data compression score of 577285 indicate strong build performance. Students and small business users running office applications will find the system vastly more capable than needed, with the CPU's 65 W TDP keeping power consumption reasonable for a desktop system. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed or encounters issues.

The system is less suitable for users targeting 4K gaming at ultra settings, as the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM and 68th percentile ranking would likely produce frame rates below 60 FPS in demanding titles. Users whose primary workload is GPU compute, such as deep learning training, would also find the GPU's 68th percentile ranking limiting compared to higher-tier options.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes for CPU-attached devices, while the RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the GPU operates at PCIe 4.0 speeds even though the CPU supports Gen 5. The platform supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation tasks but not required for gaming.

The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP, leaving significant PSU headroom for additional components or future upgrades. The GPU uses a single 12-pin power connector and is dual-slot width, measuring 285 mm in length, 112 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. This form factor fits most mid-tower and full-tower cases, but the 285 mm length requires adequate case clearance.

A sensible next upgrade would be the GPU, as the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking provides substantial headroom for a more powerful graphics card. The 65 W CPU TDP and 700 W suggested PSU leave room for a higher-tier GPU within the same power budget. However, the GPU is end-of-life, and its successor generation is already established, meaning users looking to upgrade would likely move to a newer GPU generation rather than another Ampere part. The CPU socket is shared with other 13th-generation and 14th-generation processors, so a CPU upgrade within the same socket is possible, though the Core i9-13900 is already near the top of the stack. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means users can choose based on platform cost and performance preferences, with DDR5 offering higher bandwidth but DDR4 being more economical.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 80, reflecting the CPU's 92nd percentile and the GPU's 68th percentile rankings.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 68 RT cores dedicated to ray tracing acceleration, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with the 12_2 feature level.

Q: What memory types does the Intel Core i9-13900 support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it also supports ECC memory.

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

A: The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: How does the Core i9-13900 compare to the Intel Core i9-14900F in benchmark scores?

A: The Core i9-13900 has an average benchmark score of 60676, which is 1.1% higher than the Core i9-14900F's score of 60008.

Q: What is the suggested power supply wattage for this system?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 700 W, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP, leaving headroom for additional components.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 still in production?

A: No, the GPU's production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2020-08-31.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, an Ampere architecture GPU in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The combination achieves a combined percentile of 80, indicating a system that is above average overall but with a significant performance gap between the CPU and GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 60676 leads its nearest rivals by 0.2% to 1.1%, while the GPU's average score of 23172 is within 0.4% of its nearest competitors. This is a desktop-class system built for users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance for productivity tasks, with the GPU providing capable 1080p and 1440p gaming performance. The 10 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, and the 68th percentile GPU ranking means the system is CPU-dominant in terms of relative performance. The overall tier is solidly mid-to-upper range, with the CPU being the standout component and the GPU representing a previous-generation graphics solution that remains capable for most gaming scenarios.