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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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System Balance Analysis

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95%

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98%

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Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i9-13900 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination is a desktop pairing that sits at the 92nd percentile for both components, yet the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact configuration. Consequently, all gaming frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each part, not observed results.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

The FACT PACK explicitly lists no measured FPS entries for the Intel Core i9-13900 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D — the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty. This means every gaming performance figure in this report is an estimate, interpolated from the synthetic benchmark scores rather than captured from real-world gameplay. The data should be treated as directional guidance, not empirical results.

With that caveat stated, the benchmark scores point to extremely high gaming potential. The RTX 5090 D’s Passmark G3D score of 44,065 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the i9-13900’s Passmark single-thread score of 4,309 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,604 indicate strong per-core performance. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, where CPU single-thread speed often dictates peak frame rates, the i9-13900’s boost clock of 5.60 GHz should allow the RTX 5090 D to stretch its legs, though the exact headroom depends on the title’s engine.

At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the RTX 5090 D’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 suggests it has ample compute for ultra settings. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 and OpenCL score of 310,674 further corroborate that the GPU’s raw throughput is enormous. In esports titles at lower resolutions, the i9-13900’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,355 should translate to high refresh rates, but the exact FPS will vary widely by game optimization.

For AAA titles at ultra settings, the estimated frame rates would likely be high enough to drive 144Hz or even 240Hz displays at 1440p, and comfortably exceed 60 FPS at 4K in most scenarios. However, the absence of measured data means these are projections — the actual numbers could be higher or lower depending on driver maturity, game engine quirks, and thermal headroom in the specific chassis.

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

The balance question for this pairing is interesting because the two components sit at the same 92nd percentile, yet their workload dominance differs sharply. In gaming, the RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile ranking combined with its 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth suggests it will be the limiting factor only at very high resolutions or with ray tracing enabled. Conversely, the i9-13900’s 92nd percentile CPU ranking, driven by its multi-threaded Passmark score of 45,680, means it is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

The FPS scaling evidence from the benchmark scores reveals the split. At 1080p, the i9-13900’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 5,355 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,604 would likely keep frame rates high, but the GPU’s 92nd percentile G3D score of 44,065 might be underutilized — this is a classic CPU-bound scenario. At 4K, the RTX 5090 D’s FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s would dominate, shifting the bottleneck firmly to the GPU.

For non-gaming workloads, the balance tilts decisively toward the CPU. The i9-13900’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,931 and Geekbench multi-core score of 21,164 indicate that multi-threaded tasks like video rendering or software compilation will stress the CPU heavily. The RTX 5090 D’s Passmark GPU compute score of 28,396 suggests it can offload some parallel work, but the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads are the primary engine for these tasks. The data implies a well-balanced system that shifts its bottleneck between components depending on the workload type, rather than having one permanent weak link.

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i9-13900 show a processor that excels in both single and multi-threaded tasks. In Cinebench R23, it scores 37,931 multi-core and 5,355 single-core, while in Geekbench it achieves 21,164 multi-core and 2,604 single-core. The Passmark suite reveals specialized strengths: data compression at 577,285, integer math at 176,107, and floating-point math at 120,492. These scores place the CPU in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,676. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (60,572, 0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (60,104, 1% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (60,099, 1% slower), and Intel Core i9-14900F (60,008, 1.1% slower).

The GPU benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D are equally dominant. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915, and OpenCL score of 310,674 all indicate top-tier compute capability. The Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and GPU compute score of 28,396 reinforce this picture. The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.6% faster), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, 2.1% faster), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, 2.4% faster).

The combined picture is a system where both components are in the 92nd percentile, meaning this pairing outperforms roughly 92% of all possible CPU and GPU combinations in the database. The CPU’s average score of 60,676 and GPU’s average score of 77,712 are both high, but the GPU’s margin over its nearest rival is tighter than the CPU’s — the CPU is 1.1% faster than its closest competitor, while the GPU is only 1.1% faster than the RX 6650M XT but 2.4% slower than the Tesla P100 16 GB.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking for this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The combined percentile is 92, meaning this configuration performs better than 92% of all recorded CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-13900 support overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, so the CPU runs at its factory clock speeds without manual overclocking.

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

A: It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation reliability.

Q: What is the power draw of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D?

A: The GPU has a TDP of 575 W. The suggested PSU for a system with this GPU is 950 W.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i9-13900?

A: The launch MSRP is $549.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have and what type is it?

A: It has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: What is the process node for each component?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900 is built on Intel’s 10 nm process, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D uses TSMC’s 5 nm process.

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. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the RTX 5090 D uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring the GPU has full bandwidth available. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, but the GPU’s TDP is 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W — this headroom is substantial for the current configuration.

A sensible next upgrade for this platform would focus on the memory subsystem. Since the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5, moving to faster DDR5 modules could improve memory-bound workloads. However, the CPU’s memory bandwidth is not listed in the FACT PACK, so the exact benefit cannot be quantified. The CPU’s integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770) remain available for troubleshooting or light tasks, but the discrete GPU makes this irrelevant for performance.

The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU and GPU means the platform is future-proof for storage and expansion. The RTX 5090 D’s dual-slot design and 304 mm length require a case with adequate clearance, and the 1x 16-pin power connector needs a PSU with that cable. The platform’s ceiling is the socket itself — the i9-13900 is near the top of the LGA 1700 lineup, so upgrading the CPU would require a new motherboard.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It packs 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, with a base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz.

The shading units number 21,760, with 680 texture mapping units and 176 raster output pipelines. The RT cores total 170, and the tensor cores total 680, providing hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI workloads. The FP32 throughput is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), meaning no FP16 advantage for mixed-precision work. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

Benchmark scores indicate strong performance across APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and Passmark G3D score of 44,065 suggest excellent rasterization. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate robust compute for rendering tasks. The Passmark DirectX scores are lower (DX10: 231, DX11: 371, DX12: 219, DX9: 434), which may reflect specific driver optimizations or test conditions, but the overall GPU compute score of 28,396 confirms the hardware’s capability.

The 92nd percentile ranking places this GPU among the top tier, though its nearest rivals are surprising — the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% faster, both being mobile or server parts. This suggests the RTX 5090 D’s average benchmark score of 77,712 is high, but not unrivaled.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this build is a desktop enthusiast or professional who demands maximum performance in both gaming and compute-heavy tasks. The CPU’s 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking mean this system excels at 1440p and 4K gaming, with the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB VRAM handling high-resolution textures and ray tracing without memory pressure.

Content creators and 3D renderers would benefit from the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,931 enabling faster video exports and scene rendering. The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates CUDA-based renderers, and the 170 RT cores support ray-traced workflows. The ECC memory support on the CPU is a draw for professionals requiring data integrity.

Software developers compiling large codebases would see strong performance from the CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 176,107 and data compression score of 577,285. Students in engineering or computer science fields would benefit from the system’s versatility, though the high power draw (575 W GPU TDP) makes it more suited to a fixed workstation than a portable setup. Small business workstations running simulation or data analysis software would also find the combined CPU and GPU power useful, provided the 950 W suggested PSU is installed.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop configuration. The CPU is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake-S part with 24 cores and 32 threads, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture part with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. Both components sit at the 92nd percentile of their respective categories, and the combined percentile is also 92.

The system is a high-end desktop aimed at enthusiasts who want no compromise in gaming or productivity. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $549, and the GPU’s launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. The overall tier is top-tier, as indicated by the 92nd percentile ranking, but the lack of measured FPS data means the real-world gaming performance is an estimate based on benchmark scores rather than a confirmed figure.

The build class is desktop, meaning it is a stationary system with the RTX 5090 D’s dual-slot cooler and 304 mm length requiring a full tower case. The power requirements are significant — the GPU alone has a 575 W TDP, and the suggested PSU is 950 W. This is not a system for casual users; it is a performance-first machine.

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 has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 257 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Benchmark scores reveal a balanced performer. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,931 and single-core score of 5,355 indicate strong all-around capability. The Geekbench multi-core score of 21,164 and single-core score of 2,604 confirm this. The Passmark suite shows specific strengths: data compression at 577,285, floating-point math at 120,492, and integer math at 176,107. The extended instructions score of 32,760 and data encryption score of 35,242 suggest good performance in cryptographic and SIMD workloads.

The 92nd percentile ranking places this CPU just ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (1% faster), AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (1% faster), and Intel Core i9-14900F (1.1% faster). The average benchmark score of 60,676 is high, but the margins over rivals are slim, indicating a competitive field. For real workloads, the CPU’s 24 cores handle multi-threaded tasks like video encoding and 3D rendering efficiently, while the 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance in gaming and office applications.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The i9-13900’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 5,355 and the RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile G3D score of 44,065 suggest the pair can drive 144Hz or higher refresh rates at 1440p, though the lack of measured FPS means this is an estimate. At 1080p, the CPU’s 5.60 GHz boost clock should prevent bottlenecks in most titles.

Streaming: The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads handle encoding workloads well, with a Passmark multithread score of 45,680. The GPU’s 680 tensor cores provide additional encoding acceleration, though the exact streaming performance is not measured in the FACT PACK.

Video Editing: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,931 and Passmark data compression score of 577,285 indicate fast timeline scrubbing and export times. The GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for editing high-resolution footage.

3D Rendering: The CPU’s Passmark floating-point math score of 120,492 and the GPU’s FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS make this a strong rendering rig. The GPU’s 170 RT cores accelerate ray-traced renders, and the 92nd percentile ranking confirms top-tier performance.

Software Development: The CPU’s Passmark integer math score of 176,107 and data encryption score of 35,242 support code compilation and secure development tasks. The 36 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases.

Student and Office Work: The CPU’s single-core Geekbench score of 2,604 ensures responsive office applications, while the GPU’s power is overkill for this scenario. The system’s high power draw (575 W GPU TDP) makes it an impractical choice for a typical student workstation, but the performance headroom is there for future needs.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame (or, if dataIsMeasured is false, frame expectations qualitatively from the benchmark scores and say the figures are estimates)

Balance and Bottleneck — which component limits which workload, using percentiles and FPS scaling as evidence

Benchmark Performance — exact CPU and GPU scores, percentile positions, and what the combined picture is

FAQ

Upgrade Path and Platform

GPU Analysis

Who Should Build It

Build Overview

CPU Analysis

Usage Scenarios

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

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