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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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96 Score

Top 4% Ranking

96 / 100

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Top 4% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

95%

GPU

96%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score

Top 5% Market Ranking

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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

54,209 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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Market Position

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Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-13900 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a desktop build with a combined percentile of 89, placing it among the top tier of systems. The CPU holds a 92nd-percentile standing among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile among graphics cards. The database contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU–GPU combination, so all frame-rate discussion is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than from direct gameplay measurements.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 2.00 GHz and reaches a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a thermal design power of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 36 MB L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and ECC memory is supported. The CPU integrates UHD Graphics 770 and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The multiplier is locked, and the launch MSRP is $549.

Benchmark results show a dominant multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 37931, while the single-core score is 5355. The Geekbench multi-core result is 21164 with a single-core score of 2604. PassMark multithread tests produce 45680, with single-thread at 4309. These numbers translate to a 92nd percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60676. The nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T, is only 0.2% behind in average score, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and Ryzen 9 7945HX trail by 1% each, and the Intel Core i9-14900F is 1.1% behind. This places the i9-13900 as a reference point for high-end desktop processing.

The single-core performance of 5355 in Cinebench R23 is notable for responsiveness and lightly threaded workloads. The multi-core score of 37931 suggests that tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation will scale effectively across the 24 cores and 32 threads. The 65 W TDP indicates that the CPU can sustain these workloads without excessive power draw, making it suitable for systems where cooling is a consideration.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming relies on both CPU and GPU speed. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 and the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 2604 in Geekbench indicate that the pair can drive high frame rates at common gaming resolutions. Without measured FPS, the exact numbers are unknown, but the percentiles point to a capable gaming setup.

Streaming benefits from the CPU’s many cores. The PassMark multithread score of 45680 shows that the i9-13900 can handle game streaming and encoding simultaneously without becoming a bottleneck. The 32 threads provide headroom for background tasks while gaming.

Video editing workloads are accelerated by both CPU and GPU. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931 supports fast timeline rendering and export. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM can hold large preview buffers and render complex effects, with a Vulkan score of 260075 indicating strong GPU compute.

3D rendering is a strong suit. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 37931 is a solid indicator for CPU-based rendering, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 219065 and its FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS make it suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering engines. The combination covers both paths.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s high throughput. The PassMark integer math score of 176107 and the multithread score of 45680 suggest that code compilation and parallel build tasks will complete quickly. The single-core score of 4309 also ensures that editor and tooling responsiveness is high.

Student and office workloads, while not demanding, will feel responsive. The CPU’s single-thread score of 5355 in Cinebench R23 and the PassMark data encryption score of 35242 show that even light multitasking and encryption tasks are handled without delay. The system’s overall 89th percentile confirms it is a capable machine for general productivity.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks are consistent across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 3820 and single-core is 539. R20 produces 15931 multi-core and 2249 single-core. R23 gives 37931 and 5355, respectively. Geekbench reports 21164 multi-core and 2604 single-core. PassMark multithread is 45680, single-thread 4309, and the average benchmark score is 60676. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T, has an average score of 60572, a delta of 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX and Ryzen 9 7945HX each have scores of 60104 and 60099, trailing by 1% each, and the Intel Core i9-14900F scores 60008, 1.1% behind.

The GPU benchmarks show a strong but slightly lower rank. In 3DMark Steel Nomad, the GPU scores 6600. Geekbench OpenCL is 219065 and Vulkan is 260075. PassMark G3D is 34245, and the GPU compute score is 19822. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 54209, with a percentile of 86. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores 54247, a delta of -0.1% (meaning the RTX 4080 is essentially tied). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 2.7% behind, and the Radeon 8060S 2.8% behind.

The combined picture is a CPU that is 92nd percentile and a GPU that is 86th percentile. The CPU is clearly the stronger component in relative terms, while the GPU remains a high-end part but slightly less dominant than the CPU.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K with high refresh rates will find this build appropriate. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and the CPU’s high single-thread score of 2604 in Geekbench support high frame rates at these resolutions. The lack of measured FPS data means these are estimates, but the percentiles are strong.

Content creators, particularly those working in video editing and 3D rendering, will benefit from the CPU’s multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 37931 and the GPU’s compute power. The 16 GB VRAM can hold large texture sets and the CPU can handle complex timelines. The GPU’s Vulkan score of 260075 suggests strong performance in API-based rendering pipelines.

Software developers who compile large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s multithread score of 45680 and integer math score of 176107. The 32 threads allow parallel compilation, and the high single-thread score of 4309 ensures that the IDE remains responsive.

Students and small-business workstations are also well-served. The CPU’s single-thread score of 5355 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU’s G2D score of 1270 indicate that everyday tasks like web browsing and spreadsheets will be smooth. The build’s 89th combined percentile ensures longevity for future software.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and uses the AD103 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The base clock is 2295 MHz and the boost clock is 2550 MHz, while the memory clock is 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). The GPU contains 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. There are 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI tasks. The FP32 performance is 52.22 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is 320 W, and the recommended power supply is 700 W.

Benchmark scores confirm its tier. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6600 is a strong DX12 result. Geekbench OpenCL of 219065 and Vulkan of 260075 indicate good compute performance across API families. PassMark G3D of 34245 and GPU compute of 19822 further support its position. The 86th percentile means it is among the top GPUs, though slightly behind the RTX 4080 by 0.1% and ahead of the Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1%.

For rendering, the 16 GB VRAM is generous for 4K textures and large scenes. The tensor cores and RT cores provide the hardware for DLSS and ray-traced effects, which are useful in modern game engines and rendering software. The bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s ensures that memory-heavy workloads are not starved.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s base and boost clock speed?

A: The base clock is 2.00 GHz and the boost clock is 5.60 GHz.

Q: Does the CPU support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory size and type?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

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

A: The combined percentile is 89.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is in the 92nd percentile.

Q: Is the CPU multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked.

Q: What is the GPU’s recommended power supply?

A: The suggested power supply is 700 W.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU’s 92nd percentile is 6 points higher than the GPU’s 86th percentile. This means the CPU is relatively stronger. In gaming, the GPU is typically the limiting factor at high resolutions such as 4K, while the CPU is more critical at lower resolutions like 1080p. Without measured FPS, we can infer from the scores that the GPU will be the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU will be the limiting factor in high-refresh 1080p gaming. The CPU’s high single-thread score of 2604 in Geekbench and the GPU’s 3DMark score of 6600 suggest a balanced system, but the percentile gap indicates the CPU is more capable relative to its peers.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes provides high bandwidth for current storage and expansion cards. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is low, leaving thermal headroom in the system. The GPU has a TDP of 320 W, and the suggested PSU of 700 W gives a headroom for additional components. The GPU is end-of-life, with its successor being the GeForce 50 series, so a future upgrade would be to that generation. The CPU is still active, and an upgrade within the same socket could be considered. The platform supports dual-channel memory and ECC, which is useful for workstations.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: desktop) with a combined percentile of 89. The CPU is a 24-core Intel Core i9-13900, and the GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with 16 GB VRAM. The CPU is in the 92nd percentile, and the GPU is in the 86th percentile. The system is designed for high-end workloads, including gaming, content creation, and professional computing. The lack of measured FPS data is a limitation, but the benchmark scores indicate a top-tier pairing that will handle demanding tasks with ease. The CPU’s strong multi-core performance and the GPU’s high compute power make this a versatile build for the next few years.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Mid-Range

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Legacy

CPU Analysis

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Benchmark Performance

Who Should Build It

GPU Analysis

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Upgrade Path and Platform

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

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