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Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
79%
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GPU
94%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900E

8,676 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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AMD Radeon RX 6700

30,433 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
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60-85
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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

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# Intel Core i9-13900E + AMD Radeon RX 6700 — Hardware Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake desktop processor with AMD's RDNA 2 mid-range graphics card, creating a desktop build that targets the 70th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU sits at the 65th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks higher at the 75th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating the graphics subsystem is the stronger half of this pairing relative to its peers. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance discussion below is estimated from the individual benchmark scores and percentile positions.

Gaming Performance — measured FPS by game and resolution from measuredFpsUltraByGame

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` field is empty. Therefore, all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not direct measurements. The data clearly indicates this is an estimate-based analysis, not a lab-verified result.

For 1080p ultra settings, the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 18,931 places it at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, which suggests it can handle most modern titles at high frame rates, though the 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory bus may limit performance in the most demanding scenes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34,244 and single-core score of 4,834 indicate it has ample processing headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution, so the GPU is likely the primary limiter for 1080p ultra gaming.

At 1440p, the GPU's 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become more significant factors. The RX 6700's benchmark scores relative to its nearest rivals — it sits 1.6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and 1.1% ahead of the RX 6800 in average benchmark score — suggest it can deliver playable frame rates at this resolution, though the 10 GB frame buffer may be a constraint in texture-heavy titles. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing by reducing memory latency spikes.

For 4K ultra, the data suggests this pairing will struggle to maintain high refresh rates in most titles. The GPU's pixel rate of 156.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 352.8 GTexel/s indicate it can push pixels, but the 160-bit bus width and 320 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide no bottleneck at this resolution — the GPU is clearly the limiting factor — but the overall experience would likely be moderate frame rates, possibly dipping below 60 FPS in the most demanding scenes.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The platform also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing substantial bandwidth for future storage and expansion cards. The CPU includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which serves as a basic display output fallback if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

Memory support includes ECC capability, which is notable for workstation or small business applications where data integrity matters. The platform's dual-channel memory bus means users must populate two DIMM slots to achieve full memory bandwidth, though the FACT PACK does not specify exact bandwidth figures. The socket supports the broader Raptor Lake family, so users could theoretically upgrade to a higher-tier CPU within the same generation if one existed — though the i9-13900E is already near the top of its stack.

The GPU requires a suggested PSU of 450 W with a single 8-pin power connector, while the CPU has a 65 W TDP. This combination has modest power requirements, leaving considerable headroom for additional drives, fans, or peripherals within a standard 450 W power supply. The GPU's end-of-life production status means future upgrades would require a newer graphics card, likely from the Radeon RX 6000 series successor (Navi III) or competing NVIDIA offerings. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support ensures the motherboard is ready for next-generation GPUs and NVMe storage, though the RX 6700 itself uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900E is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It has a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP that is remarkably low for a 24-core part. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling a substantial pool of fast memory for workloads that benefit from large working sets.

Benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34,244, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14,382, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3,451. Single-core performance is equally impressive, with R23 single-core at 4,834, R20 single-core at 2,030, and R15 single-core at 487. Geekbench scores of 8,337 multi-core and 1,646 single-core round out the picture. These numbers place the CPU at the 65th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8,676.

The nearest rivals tell an interesting story. The i9-13900E is only 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8565U, 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7601, and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10510U, while sitting 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-8365U. This clustering around the 8,600-8,700 average score range suggests that while the i9-13900E has exceptional peak multi-core throughput (as shown by the Cinebench numbers), its average benchmark score is pulled down by the low base clock of 1800 MHz, which affects sustained workloads that don't trigger boost behavior. The 5.20 GHz boost clock provides excellent single-threaded bursts, but the average score reflects a mix of workloads that don't all reach peak boost.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance for productivity tasks alongside capable 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with the R23 multi-core score of 34,244, make it well-suited for content creators working with video encoding, 3D rendering, or software compilation — workloads that scale across many threads. The GPU's 75th percentile ranking means it can handle modern games at high settings, particularly at 1080p where the CPU's single-core boost clock of 5.20 GHz ensures smooth frame delivery.

Small business workstations could benefit from the ECC memory support and the CPU's 65 W TDP, which keeps power and cooling costs low. Students and professionals who need a single machine for both work and play would find the combination capable, though the GPU's 10 GB VRAM may be limiting for advanced AI or machine learning workloads. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic office tasks without the discrete GPU, though the benchmark data does not include iGPU-specific scores.

For developers, the 32 threads and 36 MB L3 cache provide ample parallel processing for build tools, while the single-core performance handles interactive development environments smoothly. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support future-proofs storage and expansion needs, making this a reasonable choice for a workstation that also serves gaming duties.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a clear asymmetry: the GPU ranks at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 65th percentile among all CPUs. This 10-percentage-point gap suggests the GPU is the stronger component, but the relationship is more nuanced when examining the benchmark scores. The CPU's average benchmark score of 8,676 places it within 1.1% of several rival processors, indicating it is competitive but not dominant in its class. The GPU's average score of 30,433 places it within 1.6% of the RTX 3070 Ti and 1.1% of the RX 6800, showing it punches slightly above its perceived mid-range position.

In gaming workloads, the GPU is likely the primary bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's single-core score of 4,834 in R23 is more than sufficient to drive frame rates. The GPU's 320 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus width are the limiting factors for high-resolution textures and heavy post-processing effects. At 4K, the GPU becomes even more clearly the limiting component, with the CPU providing far more throughput than needed.

In productivity workloads, the CPU's performance varies dramatically based on whether the workload sustains boost clocks. The 1800 MHz base clock means that heavily multi-threaded, long-running tasks may not hold the 5.20 GHz boost, potentially reducing throughput. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34,244 demonstrates excellent peak performance, but the average benchmark score of 8,676 suggests real-world mixed workloads may not consistently reach those peaks. The GPU's compute capabilities, with an 8,240 PassMark GPU compute score, can offload some parallel processing tasks, but the CPU remains the main engine for general productivity.

GPU Analysis

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 is built on the Navi 22 chip using TSMC's 7 nm process, with 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die. It features 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 36 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1941 MHz, a game clock of 2174 MHz, and a boost clock of 2450 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across a 160-bit bus for 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 10 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is paired with a dual-slot cooler and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Benchmark results place the RX 6700 at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 30,433. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,014, Geekbench scores of 122,223 (Metal), 97,841 (OpenCL), and 83,974 (Vulkan), and PassMark scores including 18,931 (G3D) and 8,240 (GPU compute) paint a picture of a solid mid-range performer. The GPU sits 1.6% ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti and 1.1% ahead of the RX 6800 in average score, suggesting it competes well above its memory configuration would imply.

The 36 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) titles, with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 API support. The FP32 throughput of 11.29 TFLOPS and FP16 of 22.58 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicate capable compute performance for rendering and light compute workloads. The 156.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 352.8 GTexel/s texture rate are respectable for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The GPU's end-of-life status means it is no longer in production, but its benchmark performance remains competitive with newer mid-range parts.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, the GPU's 75th percentile ranking and the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock suggest the pairing can drive 144 Hz displays in most esports and many AAA titles, though the 320 GB/s bandwidth may cap frame rates in the most demanding scenes.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming, with the R23 multi-core score of 34,244 indicating it can handle simultaneous game and stream workloads without significant frame drops.

Video editing: The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R20 multi-core of 14,382) accelerates export and rendering tasks, while the GPU's 10 GB VRAM and 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 assist with effects and timeline previews, making this a capable 1080p and 1440p editing machine.

3D rendering: The CPU's 24 cores deliver excellent CPU-based rendering performance, and the GPU's 36 ray tracing cores and 22.58 TFLOPS FP16 provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing for compatible renderers, though the 10 GB VRAM may limit scene complexity.

Software development: The 32 threads and 36 MB L3 cache speed up compilation and test execution, while the single-core score of 4,834 in R23 ensures responsive IDE performance, making this a strong developer workstation.

Student and office work: The CPU's 65 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 provide an efficient baseline for everyday tasks, with the discrete GPU reserved for multimedia or occasional gaming, and ECC memory support adds reliability for long document sessions.

FAQ

Q: Does this combination have measured FPS data?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-13900E + AMD Radeon RX 6700 combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-13900E has an average benchmark score of 8,676, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8565U, 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7601, and 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10510U, but 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-8365U.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6700 have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

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

A: The Radeon RX 6700 sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,433.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900E supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types over a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The Radeon RX 6700 has a suggested PSU of 450 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector.

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

A: The combination has a combined percentile of 70, indicating it outperforms 70% of all desktop CPU+GPU pairings in the database.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13900E's benchmark suite shows a processor with exceptional peak performance. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34,244 and R20 multi-core of 14,382 demonstrate strong multi-threaded capability, while single-core scores of 4,834 (R23) and 2,030 (R20) show excellent responsiveness. Geekbench scores of 8,337 multi-core and 1,646 single-core confirm the CPU's balance. The average benchmark score of 8,676 places it at the 65th percentile, with nearest rivals clustered within 1.1% — indicating the i9-13900E is competitive but not dominant in its class.

The AMD Radeon RX 6700's benchmark results are more varied. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,014 shows modern API performance, while Geekbench scores of 122,223 (Metal), 97,841 (OpenCL), and 83,974 (Vulkan) demonstrate strong compute capability. PassMark scores include 18,931 (G3D) and 8,240 (GPU compute), with the average benchmark score of 30,433 placing it at the 75th percentile. The GPU sits 1.6% ahead of the RTX 3070 Ti and 1.1% ahead of the RX 6800, showing it outperforms some higher-tier competitors.

The combined picture shows a 70th percentile desktop build where the GPU outperforms the CPU in relative ranking (75th vs 65th percentile). This asymmetry suggests the GPU is the stronger component, but the CPU's low base clock of 1800 MHz may be a hidden limitation in sustained workloads that don't reach boost. The pairing's overall benchmark profile indicates a system that excels in multi-threaded productivity and can handle modern gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU being the primary constraint in gaming and the CPU's boost behavior being the key variable in productivity.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs Intel's 24-core Core i9-13900E with AMD's Radeon RX 6700, creating a system that targets the 70th combined percentile among all desktop CPU+GPU pairings. The CPU, from the Core 13th Gen series based on Raptor Lake architecture, offers 32 threads with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP, while the GPU, from the Radeon RX 6000 series based on RDNA 2.0, provides 10 GB GDDR6 memory and 11.29 TFLOPS FP32 compute.

The overall tier is solidly mid-to-upper range: the CPU at the 65th percentile and GPU at the 75th percentile combine for a system that handles productivity and gaming well, though neither component is a top-tier performer. The CPU's average benchmark score of 8,676 and the GPU's average of 30,433 place this build above the median in both categories. The desktop class means it can be upgraded over time, with the Socket 1700 platform supporting future storage and expansion via PCIe Gen 5, and the 450 W suggested PSU leaving room for additional components. This is a balanced, capable desktop for users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance and solid 1080p/1440p gaming, with the GPU being the more competitive half of the pairing.