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CPU
95%
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GPU
99%
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Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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178,050 Benchmark Score
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0-30
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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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70-89

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# Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D: A High-End Desktop Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 13th-generation flagship desktop processor with NVIDIA's most powerful consumer GPU variant, placing the system at the 95th percentile overall among all builds tracked in the database. The CPU holds the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 98th percentile among all graphics cards, making this one of the most capable desktop configurations available. It is important to note that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data. All FPS discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores of each component.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-S processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present, and the chip carries a 65 W TDP. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking is not officially supported; the launch MSRP was $549.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 37931 in multi-core and 5355 in single-core. The single-core score places it among the fastest desktop processors available, which translates to snappy response in lightly-threaded applications such as web browsing, office productivity, and many games. The multi-core score of 37931 indicates strong rendering and compilation capabilities, though the nearest rivals show just how competitive this segment is.

Looking at rival comparisons, the i9-13900's average benchmark score of 60676 is only 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (60572), 1% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60104) and AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60099), and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900F (60008). This means the i9-13900 edges out these alternatives by a narrow margin, but the differences are within a couple of percent — real-world performance will be nearly indistinguishable between these parts in most tasks.

PassMark results provide further insight into specific workload characteristics. The processor achieves a multi-thread score of 45680, with integer math at 176107, floating-point math at 120492, data compression at 577285, and data encryption at 35242. Extended instructions (SIMD) score 32760, random string sorting hits 64396, and single-thread performance is 4309. The physics score of 2484 and find-prime-numbers score of 186 round out the suite. These numbers indicate balanced performance across integer-heavy, floating-point-heavy, and encryption workloads, making this CPU versatile for scientific computing, financial modeling, and content creation alike.

Geekbench scores of 21164 multi-core and 2604 single-core corroborate the Cinebench results, showing strong scaling from 1 to 32 threads. The 5.60 GHz boost clock is a key contributor to the excellent single-threaded showing, which remains critical for gaming and legacy applications that cannot utilize many cores.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, using Intel's Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process.

Q: How does the i9-13900 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T?

A: The i9-13900 has an average benchmark score of 60676, which is 0.2% higher than the Xeon Gold 6338T's 60572 — a negligible difference in practical terms.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4090 D features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth with 21 Gbps effective memory speed.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked, so the i9-13900 does not support official overclocking. Its boost clock of 5.60 GHz is set by the factory.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4090 D is at the 98th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 178050.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The i9-13900 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and also supports ECC memory.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 D compare to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell?

A: The RTX 4090 D scores 178050 on average, which is 2.2% lower than the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's 182109.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system sits at the 95th percentile overall among all tracked desktop builds, placing it in the top 5% of configurations. The CPU's average benchmark score is 60676, positioning it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 178050, positioning it at the 98th percentile among all GPUs. This combination of a top-decile CPU and a near-top GPU makes for an exceptionally well-rounded high-end desktop.

CPU-specific benchmarks show a processor that leads its immediate rivals by slim margins. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3823 and single-core score of 539 demonstrate strong performance in an older benchmark that remains relevant for comparison with legacy systems. Cinebench R20 results are 15931 multi-core and 2249 single-core, while R23 shows 37931 multi-core and 5355 single-core — the progression across R15, R20, and R23 shows consistent scaling with newer workloads.

PassMark data compression at 577285 and encryption at 35242 indicate that the CPU handles data-intensive tasks with ease. The floating-point math score of 120492 and integer math score of 176107 show that arithmetic-heavy workloads benefit from the 24-core design. Extended instructions score 32760, which benefits scientific and engineering software using SIMD optimizations.

GPU benchmarks are equally impressive. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4090 D scores 8587. Geekbench OpenCL scores 278621, and Geekbench Vulkan scores 246941. The OpenCL score being higher than Vulkan suggests the GPU performs well in compute workloads regardless of API, which is relevant for rendering and machine learning tasks.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (182109, 2.2% higher), NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (183725, 3.1% higher), NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (184664, 3.6% higher), and NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (187147, 4.9% higher). The RTX 4090 D trails these workstation and datacenter cards by small margins, but it is a consumer card with a correspondingly different feature set and driver support.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a well-balanced system where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The CPU at the 92nd percentile and GPU at the 98th percentile means the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, but the CPU is not far behind. In gaming workloads, the GPU will typically be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's excellent single-thread score of 5355 in Cinebench R23 ensures it can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions.

For multi-threaded workloads, the CPU's 37931 Cinebench R23 multi-core score shows it can handle heavily parallel tasks, but the GPU's compute capabilities are substantially higher — the RTX 4090 D's FP32 throughput of 73.54 TFLOPS dwarfs any CPU. This means in 3D rendering with GPU acceleration, the GPU will be the primary performer, while CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation or compilation will rely on the 24-core processor.

FPS scaling, estimated from benchmark scores, would show that at 1080p with a high-refresh monitor, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more critical, and the i9-13900's 5.60 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM become the dominant factors, and the RTX 4090 D's 98th percentile ranking suggests it can handle even the most demanding titles at maximum settings. Since no measured FPS data exists for this combination, these are estimates derived from component-level scores.

The 65 W TDP of the CPU alongside the 425 W TDP of the GPU means the system draws significant power under load, and the suggested PSU of 800 W provides adequate headroom. This is not a power-efficient build, but it is a high-performance one.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, with a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². The GPU has 14592 shading units, 456 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. Ray tracing is handled by 114 RT cores, and AI acceleration by 456 tensor cores.

Clock speeds are set at 2280 MHz base and 2520 MHz boost. Memory consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, running at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, yielding 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s. FP32 compute reaches 73.54 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The GPU's 98th percentile ranking places it above nearly all other graphics cards. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 8587. Geekbench OpenCL shows 278621, and Vulkan 246941. The higher OpenCL score suggests strong compute performance in general-purpose workloads, which is relevant for GPU rendering, machine learning inference, and scientific computing.

The nearest rivals are all workstation or datacenter cards: RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell (2.2% higher), A100 SXM4 80 GB (3.1% higher), RTX 5000 Ada Generation (3.6% higher), and A100 SXM4 40 GB (4.9% higher). The RTX 4090 D trails these by small margins, meaning it performs at a similar level to enterprise cards while being marketed as a consumer product. The 24 GB VRAM capacity matches the A100 40 GB and exceeds the RTX 5000 Ada's capacity, making it suitable for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

The GPU is triple-slot wide, measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and is rated end-of-life, having been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need top-tier performance in both CPU and GPU workloads. Gamers playing at 4K resolution with maximum settings will benefit from the GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 24 GB VRAM, which handles large texture packs and future game releases without memory constraints. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 5355 in Cinebench R23 ensures that even at lower resolutions, frame rates remain high.

Content creators working with 4K or 8K video will find the combination of the CPU's 37931 multi-core score and GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS compute performance suitable for both CPU-based and GPU-accelerated rendering pipelines. The 24 GB VRAM allows for large compositing projects and complex 3D scenes without out-of-memory errors.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 24-core processor, with PassMark integer math at 176107 and data compression at 577285 indicating fast build times and efficient archive handling. Students in engineering or computer science programs who need to run simulations, compile code, and occasionally game will find this system overkill for most coursework but future-proof for advanced projects.

Small business workstations handling data analysis, financial modeling, or CAD work will appreciate the ECC memory support on the CPU, which adds reliability for critical computations. The GPU's compute capabilities also accelerate CUDA-based applications common in engineering and scientific fields.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 5355 and boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide the per-thread performance needed for high-frame-rate gaming. The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensure that at 1440p or 4K, the graphics card remains the primary driver of frame rates, estimated to be well above 60 FPS in most titles at maximum settings based on the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 8587.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads of the CPU allow for simultaneous gaming and encoding without significant performance degradation. The PassMark multi-thread score of 45680 indicates ample headroom for x264 encoding while the GPU handles rendering, and the 24 GB VRAM prevents memory bottlenecks when running capture software alongside games.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931 accelerates timeline scrubbing and export in CPU-based editors. The GPU's 278621 OpenCL score accelerates effects, color grading, and GPU-accelerated exports in software like DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro, with 24 GB VRAM handling 4K and 8K timelines smoothly.

3D rendering: In GPU-accelerated renderers, the RTX 4090 D's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 114 RT cores deliver rendering speeds that place it at the 98th percentile among all GPUs. For CPU-based rendering, the 37931 Cinebench R23 multi-core score ensures the i9-13900 handles final-frame renders efficiently, though the GPU will complete most ray-traced scenes substantially faster.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark data compression score of 577285 and integer math of 176107 indicate fast compilation and package management. The 36 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed code paths, and the 32 threads allow parallel builds across multiple modules.

Student and office work: For typical office applications, spreadsheets, and web browsing, this system is massively overprovisioned. The single-core score of 4309 in PassMark ensures instant response, while the 65 W CPU TDP keeps idle power reasonable. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is disabled for power savings.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5 based on their needs. The socket supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the RTX 4090 D's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and future GPU upgrades.

The platform is at the end of its generation, as the i9-13900 was released on 2023-01-03 and represents the Raptor Lake architecture. A sensible next upgrade would involve moving to a newer platform, but within the current socket, users could potentially upgrade to a higher-bin 13th-generation or 14th-generation processor. The GPU's end-of-life status means it has been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series, so a future GPU upgrade would be the most impactful change.

The power delivery requirement is significant: the CPU is rated at 65 W TDP, while the GPU is rated at 425 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 800 W. This leaves headroom for additional drives, fans, and RGB lighting. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector, so the PSU must support this connector or the user must use an adapter. The triple-slot GPU design requires a case with sufficient clearance, as it measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width.

Memory support includes ECC, which is uncommon in consumer platforms and valuable for error-sensitive workloads. The dual-channel memory bus means that using two or four DIMMs provides optimal bandwidth, with DDR5 offering higher speeds than DDR4. The CPU's 36 MB L3 cache helps mitigate memory latency, but for maximum performance, high-speed DDR5 is recommended.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13900 (24 cores, 32 threads, Raptor Lake architecture) with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D (Ada Lovelace, 24 GB GDDR6X). The system occupies the 95th combined percentile among all tracked builds, with the CPU at the 92nd percentile and GPU at the 98th percentile. This places it in the upper echelon of high-end desktop configurations, suitable for demanding gaming, content creation, and compute workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 60676 places it narrowly ahead of rivals like the Xeon Gold 6338T and Ryzen 9 7945HX, while the GPU's 178050 average score trails only workstation cards like the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and A100 variants. The balance between components is good, with the GPU being the stronger performer relative to its peers, but the CPU providing sufficient headroom for all but the most extreme multi-threaded tasks. This is a capable air-cooled build for users who demand maximum performance in both productivity and entertainment applications.