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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900E + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Top 13% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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CPU

79%

GPU

94%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900E

8,676 Benchmark Score

Top 21% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

32,456 Benchmark Score

Top 6% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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90-100

Ultimate

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

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70-89

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50-69

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

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i9-13900E and AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE form a desktop pairing that places in the 71st combined percentile of all builds. The CPU, a 24-core Raptor Lake part, and the GPU, a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 flagship-tier card, are both active production parts. This analysis relies exclusively on the benchmark scores provided, as no measured frame rate data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The following sections interpret the synthetic scores and hardware specifications to project real-world capability.

GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is built on the Navi 31 chip using a 5 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 529 mm² housing 57,700 million transistors. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1287 MHz, a game clock of 1880 MHz, and a boost clock of 2245 MHz. Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective. This memory subsystem is a defining feature, as the capacity and bandwidth are positioned to handle high-resolution textures and compute workloads without immediate capacity constraints.

Compute resources include 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 160 render output units. The GPU features 80 ray accelerators, but no tensor cores are listed, meaning the architecture relies on traditional shader and RT hardware rather than dedicated AI acceleration. Pixel rate is 359.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 718.4 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance reaches 45.98 TFLOPS for FP32 and 91.96 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. These figures indicate a card designed for high-throughput rasterization and heavy compute, with ray tracing as a secondary capability.

Benchmark scores for the GPU show a wide range across APIs. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the card scores 4814 points. Geekbench OpenCL yields 175758 points, while Vulkan scores 99850 points. Passmark results are mixed: G3D scores 27089, GPU Compute scores 15016, and DirectX 11 scores 300, but DirectX 12 scores only 107, which is notably lower. DirectX 9 scores 310, and G2D scores 1180. The percentile placement is 77th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32456. Nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro S10000 at 32388 (0.2% delta), the FirePro S9300 X2 at 32540 (-0.3% delta), the RX 590 GME at 32601 (-0.4% delta), and the Radeon Pro 570X at 32176 (0.9% delta). The data places this GPU in a narrow band around the 32,000-32,600 average score range, meaning performance is tightly clustered with these older workstation and mid-range parts. The 77th percentile is solidly above the median, but the rival deltas show that a few percentage points separate it from very different-class cards. For rendering, the FP32 and FP16 throughput, combined with 576 GB/s bandwidth, suggests strong performance in GPU-accelerated renders, though the DirectX 12 Passmark score of 107 is a cautionary outlier that may reflect driver or test methodology quirks rather than raw capability.

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p or 1440p, the RX 7900 GRE’s 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 GB memory provide ample headroom, but the lack of measured FPS means estimates come from the 77th GPU percentile and the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4834 and multi-core score of 34244 ensure the i9-13900E will not be a limiting factor in frame pacing, making high refresh rate targets plausible.

Streaming while gaming benefits from the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 8337 and Cinebench R20 multi-core of 14382. The GPU’s 91.96 TFLOPS FP16 can accelerate encode-adjacent compute tasks, though no dedicated encoder specs are listed. The 65 W TDP of the CPU leaves thermal headroom, while the GPU’s 260 W TDP requires a robust power supply.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve relies on both CPU and GPU. The CPU’s multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 34244 handles timeline scrubbing and export encoding, while the GPU’s OpenCL score of 175758 suggests strong acceleration for effects and color grading. The 16 GB VRAM is a distinct advantage for 4K timelines and complex nodes.

3D rendering in Blender or Maya leverages the GPU’s 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and the CPU’s 24 cores. Cinebench R15 multi-core of 3451 and R20 of 14382 indicate the CPU can handle viewport physics, while the GPU’s Passmark GPU Compute of 15016 shows compute throughput for final frame renders. The combination is balanced for hybrid CPU/GPU rendering pipelines.

Software development, including compilation and virtual machines, relies on the CPU’s 32 threads. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 34244 and Geekbench multi-core of 8337 suggest fast build times. The GPU’s 16 GB memory supports multiple displays and GPU-accelerated debugging tools without pressure.

Student and office work is over-served by this hardware. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R15 score of 487 and Geekbench single-core of 1646 handle spreadsheets and browsers with ease, while the GPU’s 77th percentile is far beyond office graphics needs. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps power draw modest for daily tasks, though the GPU’s 260 W TDP remains for when it is needed.

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

The Intel Core i9-13900E is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. It is manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². Base clock is 1800 MHz, boosting to 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory supported. The CPU uses Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is SRMG2, released on 2023-01-03.

Benchmark scores reveal a peculiar profile. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 3451, single-core 487. R20 multi-core is 14382, single-core 2030. R23 multi-core is 34244, single-core 4834. Geekbench multi-core is 8337, single-core 1646. The average benchmark score is 8676, placing the CPU at the 65th percentile among all CPUs. Nearest rivals are surprising: the Intel Core i7-8565U (avg score 8665, delta 0.1%), the Core i5-8365U (8708, delta -0.4%), the AMD EPYC 7601 (8619, delta 0.7%), and the Core i7-10510U (8580, delta 1.1%). These are all low-power laptop or server parts, not desktop i9 competitors. This suggests the i9-13900E’s average benchmark score, which weighs across all tests, is dragged down by the relatively low Geekbench scores (8337 multi, 1646 single) compared to its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244. The percentile of 65 means it sits above the median but well below top performers, which is odd for a 24-core part. The 5.20 GHz boost clock and 36 MB L3 cache are strong for single-threaded bursts, as evidenced by the R23 single-core of 4834. For multi-threaded workloads like video encoding or compilation, the R23 multi-core of 34244 indicates a capable server-like throughput, but the Geekbench multi-core of 8337 is lower than expected, possibly because Geekbench tests shorter bursts that do not sustain the boost or because the E-cores throttle. Real workloads that sustain long multi-threaded runs, like rendering, will see the higher Cinebench numbers. Short, latency-sensitive tasks will rely on the 5.20 GHz boost and may benefit from the single-core scores. The 65 W TDP is remarkably low for a 24-core part, suggesting significant power limits that could cap sustained all-core performance, but the benchmark scores indicate the design still delivers strong multi-core results.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

This build targets users who need a desktop with high multi-threaded CPU throughput and substantial GPU memory. Gamers at 1440p or 4K resolution would benefit from the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 77th percentile placement, but the lack of measured FPS means they must rely on the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814 as a proxy for DX12 gaming performance. Content creators working with 4K video or large 3D scenes will find the CPU’s R23 multi-core of 34244 and the GPU’s OpenCL of 175758 useful, with the 576 GB/s bandwidth handling large texture loads.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s 32 threads and R20 multi-core of 14382, especially when running multiple virtual machines. The 65 W TDP keeps cooling requirements modest, allowing for smaller form factor builds despite the GPU’s 276 mm length. Students and small business workstations are over-provisioned but will never feel constrained; the CPU’s single-core R15 of 487 and the GPU’s Passmark G2D of 1180 handle office tasks with significant headroom.

Industries like architecture or engineering, which use GPU-accelerated rendering, will see the 45.98 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 GB memory as a sweet spot for mid-sized models. The CPU’s ECC support is a notable feature for workstation reliability. However, the 65th CPU percentile is a caveat—this is not the fastest CPU on the market, and those needing absolute top-tier single-thread performance may look elsewhere. The build is best for users who need a balance of many cores and high VRAM without chasing the extreme edge of benchmark charts.

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

The balance between the CPU and GPU is asymmetric. The CPU sits at the 65th percentile (avg score 8676), while the GPU is at the 77th percentile (avg score 32456). In gaming, the GPU is typically the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s percentile is lower, suggesting it could bottleneck at lower resolutions or high FPS targets. The CPU’s single-core Geekbench score of 1646 and R23 single-core of 4834 are moderate, meaning frame generation in CPU-bound scenarios may be constrained. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4814 provides a DX12 baseline, and if FPS scales with that score, the CPU’s 65th percentile might cap frame rates below what the GPU can deliver in lighter scenes.

For multi-threaded workloads, the CPU’s R23 multi-core of 34244 is strong, but the Geekbench multi-core of 8337 is low, indicating a bottleneck in short, bursty multi-threaded tasks. The GPU’s compute scores (OpenCL 175758, Vulkan 99850) are high, so in compute-heavy renders, the GPU may outpace the CPU’s ability to feed it geometry, especially given the CPU’s 65th percentile. The deltaPct to rivals like the i7-8565U (0.1%) shows the CPU is just barely faster than a low-power laptop chip in average score, which is a red flag for sustained all-core workloads where the 65 W TDP may throttle.

FPS scaling cannot be measured directly, but the percentile gap of 12 points (65 vs 77) suggests the CPU is the weak link in gaming scenarios. The GPU’s 16 GB memory and high bandwidth will not be fully utilized if the CPU cannot issue draw calls fast enough. Conversely, in GPU-bound tasks like ray tracing, the 80 RT cores may be the limit, but the CPU’s low single-core score (R15 487) could exacerbate stutter. The build’s balance is acceptable for GPU-heavy workloads but questionable for high-refresh CPU-bound gaming.

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 contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, and the `measuredFpsUltraByGame` object is empty. Therefore, all gaming performance figures are estimates based on the provided benchmark scores, not direct measurements. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4814 and the CPU’s R23 single-core of 4834 are the primary indicators for frame rates.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the CPU’s 65th percentile may limit high-refresh monitors, as the single-core performance (Geekbench 1646) is not top-tier. Estimated FPS in esports titles could be high, but in CPU-heavy open-world games, the i9-13900E’s boost clock of 5.20 GHz helps, though the low base clock of 1800 MHz may cause dips. At 1440p, the GPU’s 77th percentile and 16 GB VRAM become more relevant, and the 576 GB/s bandwidth supports high texture quality. Estimated FPS would be lower than 1080p but still playable for most titles. At 4K, the GPU’s FP32 of 45.98 TFLOPS is the limiting factor, and the 3DMark score suggests mid-range 4K performance, not flagship tier.

The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 300 and DirectX 12 score of 107 are difficult to interpret; if these reflect real API overhead, older DX11 titles might run better than DX12 ones, which is counterintuitive. Vulkan score of 99850 is strong, suggesting good performance in Vulkan-based games. Without measured data, these estimates are speculative. The GPU’s 80 RT cores indicate ray tracing is possible but not a focus, so RT-heavy games will see significant frame drops. The CPU’s 24 cores do little for gaming beyond background tasks; the single-core scores are what matter, and they are average. Overall, this pairing estimates as a solid 1440p gamer with 4K capability in less demanding titles, but the lack of measured FPS means users should expect variability.

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

The CPU’s exact benchmark scores are: Cinebench R15 multi-core 3451 and single-core 487; R20 multi-core 14382 and single-core 2030; R23 multi-core 34244 and single-core 4834; Geekbench multi-core 8337 and single-core 1646. The average benchmark score is 8676, with a percentile of 65. The GPU’s scores are: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 4814; Geekbench OpenCL 175758 and Vulkan 99850; Passmark DirectX 10 139, DirectX 11 300, DirectX 12 107, DirectX 9 310, G2D 1180, G3D 27089, and GPU Compute 15016. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 32456, with a percentile of 77.

The combined percentile is 71. The CPU’s nearest rivals are all low-power parts (i7-8565U, i5-8365U, EPYC 7601, i7-10510U) with deltaPct under 1.1%, meaning the i9-13900E’s average score is nearly identical to those chips, which is a poor showing for a 24-core desktop part. The GPU’s nearest rivals are older AMD workstation cards (FirePro S10000, S9300 X2, RX 590 GME, Pro 570X) also within a 0.9% delta. This indicates both components perform near the level of much older or lower-class hardware on average. The Cinebench R23 multi-core of 34244 is strong, but the Geekbench multi-core of 8337 drags the average down. Similarly, the GPU’s G3D score of 27089 is solid, but the DirectX 12 score of 107 is anomalously low.

The combined picture is a build that has high peak performance in specific tests (Cinebench R23, Vulkan) but suffers in others (Geekbench, DirectX 12). The 71st combined percentile reflects a system that is above average but not exceptional. The CPU’s 65th percentile is a significant weakness; for a flagship i9, this suggests power or thermal limits are capping sustained performance. The GPU’s 77th percentile is more respectable. Together, they form a pairing where the CPU is the weaker link in average benchmark terms, but both are surrounded by rivals from different eras, indicating that the scores are not directly comparable to modern top-tier parts.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900E has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz and a base clock of 1800 MHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7900 GRE have and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The RX 7900 GRE sits at the 77th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 32456.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i9-13900E supports ECC memory, along with both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and GPU respectively?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, while the GPU has a TDP of 260 W, with a suggested PSU of 600 W.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 performance in TFLOPS?

A: The GPU delivers 45.98 TFLOPS for FP32 and 91.96 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What socket does the CPU use?

A: The i9-13900E uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

The platform is built on Intel Socket 1700, which supports the 13th Gen Core series. Memory support is dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, with ECC capability, giving builders flexibility to use existing DDR4 or move to newer DDR5. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, meaning the CPU’s PCIe bandwidth is not fully utilized by the current GPU. The GPU’s TDP is 260 W, and the suggested PSU is 600 W, leaving headroom for a more power-hungry GPU if the PSU is upgraded accordingly. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, which is low, so the power supply headroom is dominated by the GPU.

A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with higher benchmark scores, as the CPU’s 65th percentile could still feed a faster card. The GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is large, but if the 77th percentile is the limit, upgrading to a higher-tier GPU (e.g., one with a higher avg score than 32456) would improve gaming and compute. The CPU’s locked multiplier means overclocking is not an option, but the 5.20 GHz boost is already high. The PCIe 5.0 support from the CPU is unused, so a future GPU with PCIe 5.0 would not be bottlenecked by the interface. The 600 W suggested PSU provides room for a GPU with a TDP up to around 340 W, but no specific numbers beyond the 260 W TDP are available. The dual-slot GPU with 2x 8-pin power connectors is standard, and the 276 mm length should fit most cases. The platform is mature, so a next upgrade would likely be a GPU swap rather than a CPU change, given the Socket 1700 is tied to this generation.

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

This is a desktop class build, as specified by the `buildClass` field. It pairs the Intel Core i9-13900E with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. The combined percentile is 71, placing this system in the upper-middle tier of all builds. The CPU’s 65th percentile and the GPU’s 77th percentile create a system that is more GPU-heavy in relative performance. The CPU is a 24-core Raptor Lake part with a 5.20 GHz boost but a low 65 W TDP, which explains its average benchmark score of 8676 that rivals low-power laptop chips. The GPU is a 16 GB RDNA 3.0 card with 45.98 TFLOPS FP32, sitting at the 77th percentile with an average score of 32456.

The pairing is not a top-tier enthusiast build, given the 71st combined percentile, but it is well above the median. It offers strong multi-threaded CPU performance (Cinebench R23 34244) and substantial GPU memory and compute (OpenCL 175758). The lack of measured FPS data means gaming performance is an estimate, but the synthetic scores suggest a capable 1440p machine. The CPU’s low TDP makes it efficient for desktop tasks, while the GPU’s 260 W TDP demands a 600 W PSU. This build is a balanced workstation/gaming hybrid, with the GPU as the stronger component. The nearest rivals for both parts are older or lower-class hardware, which is a reminder that raw scores do not always reflect modern optimizations. Overall, this is a solid mid-to-upper-tier desktop build, suitable for users who need many cores and high VRAM without chasing the very top of the benchmark charts.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900E + AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE

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Market Position

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Performance Insights

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Performance Tiers Explained

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GPU Analysis — VRAM, bandwidth, clocks, RT/tensor hardware, what the benchmark scores mean for rendering

Usage Scenarios — grounded in the scores: high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, software development, student and office work. One short paragraph per scenario, citing the numbers that support the verdict

CPU Analysis — cores, clocks, architecture, what the benchmark scores mean for real workloads

Who Should Build It — target users and industries tied strictly to the measured performance

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

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)

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Upgrade Path and Platform — socket, memory support, PCIe, PSU headroom from suggestedPsu/tdp, what a sensible next upgrade looks like

Build Overview — what this CPU+GPU pairing is, its class (desktop/laptop from buildClass), and overall tier from the percentiles

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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