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CPU
79%
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GPU
97%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900E

8,676 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A770

68,809 Benchmark Score
Top 3% Market Ranking
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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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90-100

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

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70-89

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

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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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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i9-13900E and Intel Arc A770 pairing represents a high-core-count desktop CPU matched with a top-tier enthusiast GPU from Intel's Arc lineup. This configuration targets users who need substantial multi-threaded processing power for productivity and creative workloads, combined with robust graphics performance for modern gaming and rendering tasks. The data indicates a system that sits in the 78th percentile overall, suggesting a strong balance of CPU and GPU capabilities for a desktop build.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile for this desktop configuration is 78, indicating that it outperforms the majority of systems in the database, placing it in a high-performance tier.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-13900E compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i9-13900E has an average benchmark score of 8676, which places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8565U (8665) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7601 (8619), but 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-8365U (8708).

Q: What is the GPU's pixel rate and texture rate for the Intel Arc A770?

A: The Intel Arc A770 achieves a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s, based on its 128 ROPs and 256 TMUs running at the specified clocks.

Q: What memory capacity and bandwidth does the Intel Arc A770 offer?

A: The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP of the CPU and the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900E has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Arc A770 has a TDP of 225 W. The suggested PSU wattage for the system is 550 W.

Q: What are the single-core and multi-core scores for the CPU in Cinebench R23?

A: The processor scores 4834 points in Cinebench R23 single-core and 34244 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core tests.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Arc A770?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Arc A770 is 329 USD.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A770 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture and utilizes the DG2-512 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. This GPU features 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, providing a substantial foundation for parallel processing. With 32 dedicated ray tracing cores, the card is equipped for hardware-accelerated ray tracing workloads. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, which, when combined with the architecture, produces a FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1).

Memory bandwidth is a critical factor for high-resolution textures and compute tasks. The card is fitted with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory running at an effective speed of 16 Gbps across a 256-bit bus, resulting in a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. This substantial memory pool and bandwidth support data-intensive applications like 4K texture rendering and large dataset processing in compute shaders. The pixel rate stands at 307.2 GPixel/s, while the texture rate is 614.4 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill-rate capabilities for rasterization-heavy scenes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc A770 achieves a score of 2969 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a modern DirectX 12 test. Its performance in compute APIs is notable, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 109175 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 94284. The GPU holds a percentile rank of 90 against all GPUs, placing it in the top decile. Its average benchmark score of 68809 is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (68562) and 1.5% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 (69870), but 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 90HX (69000). This data suggests the Arc A770 performs competitively with high-end workstation and mining cards from the previous generation, offering strong compute and rendering capabilities.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this system is well-suited. The Arc A770's 90th percentile GPU rank and robust pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s suggest it can handle demanding titles at high settings, while the i9-13900E's strong single-core score of 4834 in Cinebench R23 ensures the CPU can keep up with game logic and physics, minimizing bottlenecks.

Streaming and content creation are strengths of this build. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244, which is excellent for encoding video and running streaming software simultaneously. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth (512.0 GB/s) provide ample headroom for capturing and processing high-resolution footage without stuttering.

Video editing workflows benefit significantly from the combination of a powerful CPU and GPU. The multi-core performance of the i9-13900E accelerates timeline rendering and export encoding, as evidenced by its Geekbench multi-core score of 8337. The Arc A770's Vulkan score of 94284 indicates strong compute capability for effects processing and GPU-accelerated previews in editing suites.

3D rendering tasks will see substantial acceleration from both components. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and high thread count (32 threads) handle geometric calculations and scene preparation efficiently. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS and dedicated ray tracing cores (32) make it capable for real-time viewport rendering and final frame renders in applications that support DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Software development is a practical use case for this hardware. The processor's high multi-core score of 34244 in Cinebench R23 allows for fast parallel compilation of large codebases, reducing build times. The GPU's OpenCL score of 109175 supports GPU-accelerated testing and machine learning model evaluation, while the 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for running local virtual machines with graphical interfaces.

For student and office work, this configuration is powerful, though perhaps more than necessary. The CPU's single-core performance (4834 in Cinebench R23) ensures snappy response in office applications and web browsers. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback, but the discrete Arc A770 ensures that any graphical tasks, such as data visualization or CAD work, are handled smoothly.

Who Should Build It

This build is aimed at desktop users who demand high performance across a range of tasks. Enthusiast gamers targeting high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p will find the GPU's 90th percentile rank and 16 GB VRAM sufficient for modern AAA titles with high texture packs. The CPU's 65 W TDP is surprisingly efficient for a 24-core part, making it a strong choice for users who want high thread counts without extreme power consumption.

Content creators, particularly video editors and 3D artists, represent a primary audience. The CPU's multi-core score of 34244 in Cinebench R23 accelerates rendering and encoding, while the GPU's 16 GB memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth handle large textures and complex scenes. The presence of 32 ray tracing cores makes this a viable platform for architectural visualization and product design.

Software developers working on multi-threaded applications will benefit from the 24 cores and 32 threads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 8337 indicates strong parallel processing capability, which is crucial for compiling large projects and running multiple virtual machines. The system's support for ECC memory (as noted in CPU specs) is an additional draw for developers requiring data integrity.

Small business workstations that require reliable performance for CAD, financial modeling, or data analysis will find this pairing suitable. The CPU's high single-core performance (2030 in Cinebench R20) ensures fluid interaction with complex spreadsheets and databases, while the GPU's compute capabilities (19.66 TFLOPS FP32) can accelerate simulations and rendering tasks. The production status of the GPU is listed as end-of-life, which is a factor for businesses planning long-term deployments.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i9-13900E and the Intel Arc A770 is generally well-matched, but certain workloads expose different bottlenecks. The CPU's percentile rank of 65 is significantly lower than the GPU's 90, suggesting that in gaming scenarios, the processor may be the limiting factor, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity.

In CPU-intensive tasks like video encoding or 3D scene preparation, the i9-13900E's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom. The multi-core scores (14382 in Cinebench R20, 34244 in R23) are strong, but the CPU's performance relative to other processors (65th percentile) indicates that there are significantly faster chips available, though not necessarily needed for this class of GPU.

For GPU-bound workloads such as high-resolution texture rendering or ray tracing, the Arc A770 is likely the constraint. Its 90th percentile rank is high, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2969 suggests that it is not at the very top of the GPU hierarchy. The 225 W TDP of the GPU is more than three times the CPU's 65 W TDP, indicating that the graphics card draws the majority of power and will generate more heat, requiring adequate cooling.

The FPS scaling in games will largely be dictated by the GPU's performance, as the CPU's single-core score of 4834 in Cinebench R23 is sufficient to avoid major frame pacing issues at standard refresh rates. However, in esports titles at 1080p with low settings, the CPU's 65th percentile rank might become more prominent, as the GPU has enough power to render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic. The memory configuration, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5, allows for flexibility, but the dual-channel bus may limit memory bandwidth in some compute tasks, potentially creating a secondary bottleneck.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate figures below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The Intel Arc A770's 90th percentile GPU rank and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2969 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the primary API for modern games.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU's pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s suggest it can deliver high frame rates in most titles. The 16 GB VRAM ensures that even games with heavy texture streaming will not run out of memory, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth supports quick asset loading. The CPU's single-core performance (4834 in Cinebench R23) is adequate for maintaining high FPS in most scenarios.

Moving to 1440p ultra, the GPU's raw compute power becomes the primary factor. With an FP32 throughput of 19.66 TFLOPS, the Arc A770 is expected to handle this resolution well, though frame rates will drop compared to 1080p due to the increased pixel count. The 32 ray tracing cores will enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, but at a performance cost, so users may need to enable upscaling technologies to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 4K ultra, the GPU will be significantly stressed, and frame rates are expected to be lower. The 16 GB VRAM is a distinct advantage here, as many games can exceed 8 GB at this resolution, and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth helps mitigate the higher memory pressure. However, the GPU's 90th percentile rank, while high, does not place it among the very fastest cards, so achieving 60 FPS at 4K in demanding titles may require adjusting settings.

The CPU's multi-core performance (34244 in Cinebench R23) is not typically a limiting factor in gaming, as most games rely more on single-core speed. The i9-13900E's 4834 single-core score is robust, ensuring that the CPU can feed the GPU with frames without bottlenecking in most titles. Overall, the estimated gaming performance suggests a capable system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K gaming being possible but requiring compromises.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks show a strong multi-threaded performer. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3451 multi-core and 487 single-core. In R20, the scores are 14382 multi-core and 2030 single-core. The R23 results are 34244 multi-core and 4834 single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 8337 multi-core and 1646 single-core. The average benchmark score is 8676, placing it in the 65th percentile against all CPUs. This percentile is modest for a Core i9, suggesting that while it is a fast chip, its 65 W TDP limit may cap its sustained performance compared to higher-power variants.

The GPU benchmarks are more impressive relative to the competition. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2969. In Geekbench, it achieves 109175 in OpenCL and 94284 in Vulkan. The average benchmark score is 68809, which places it in the 90th percentile against all GPUs. This is a high ranking, indicating that the Arc A770 is a top-tier performer in its generation, despite having a slightly lower average score than the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 (69986) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 8200 (69870), as shown by the deltaPct values of -1.7% and -1.5%, respectively.

The combined picture is a system where the GPU is the standout component. The CPU's 65th percentile rank is below the GPU's 90th, meaning the overall combined percentile of 78 is dragged down by the processor. This indicates that for tasks heavily reliant on the GPU, the system performs exceptionally well, but for CPU-bound tasks, it is less remarkable. The data suggests that the i9-13900E is a high-core-count chip that trades some raw performance for efficiency, while the Arc A770 is a performance-oriented GPU that excels in compute and rasterization.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900E with the Intel Arc A770 in a desktop configuration. The CPU is part of the Core 13th Gen series, codenamed Raptor Lake-S, and features 24 cores and 32 threads. The GPU is from the Alchemist (Arc 7) generation, based on the Xe-HPG architecture. The combination targets a high-performance desktop segment, as indicated by the combined percentile of 78.

The overall tier of this system is solidly mid-to-high end. The GPU's 90th percentile rank places it in the top bracket of graphics cards, making this build particularly strong for graphics-intensive applications. The CPU's 65th percentile is lower, but it still offers substantial multi-threading capability with 24 cores, which is beneficial for productivity tasks. The desktop class ensures this is a stationary system, likely intended for gaming, content creation, or professional workstation use.

The power requirements are notable, with the CPU drawing 65 W and the GPU drawing 225 W, totaling 290 W for the core components. The suggested PSU is 550 W, which provides adequate headroom for the rest of the system. The GPU is dual-slot and requires a 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connector, necessitating a power supply with these connectors available.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900E is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. It features a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and supports ECC memory, making it suitable for error-sensitive workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244 is high, leveraging the 24 cores effectively. However, the single-core score of 4834 is also respectable, indicating good per-core performance for a chip with a 65 W TDP. The Geekbench scores (8337 multi-core, 1646 single-core) are lower than the Cinebench results relative to other CPUs, suggesting that the processor may throttle under certain sustained loads due to its power envelope.

In real workloads, the 24 cores and 32 threads make this CPU ideal for parallel processing tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The 36 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, improving performance in data-intensive applications. The 65 W TDP is notably low for a 24-core chip, which makes it an efficient choice for workstations where power consumption is a concern, though it may limit boost clocks under all-core loads compared to higher-TDP parts. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output and can handle light graphical tasks, but the discrete GPU is the primary graphics solution.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is compatible with a range of 12th and 13th generation Core processors. The platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing users to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5, though the memory bus is dual-channel. The CPU provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, offering high bandwidth for the latest graphics cards and NVMe SSDs, while the GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 is a key flexibility point. Users can build a system with DDR4 to reduce costs or with DDR5 for better performance, depending on their needs and budget. The ECC memory support is a valuable feature for workstation users who require data integrity, though it requires compatible motherboards and ECC memory modules.

The power delivery system needs to accommodate the CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 225 W TDP. The suggested PSU rating is 550 W, which provides enough power for the core components plus drives and fans. For future upgrades, the platform supports more powerful processors, but the 65 W TDP of the current CPU leaves headroom in the power budget. The GPU's power connectors (1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin) are standard, and a higher-wattage PSU would allow for a more powerful GPU upgrade in the future.

A sensible next upgrade would be to increase the amount of system memory, as the CPU supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5, and more memory would benefit multi-tasking and large dataset workloads. The GPU, being end-of-life, is the most likely candidate for a future replacement. The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 550 W PSU suggestion provide a foundation for installing a newer, potentially more power-hungry graphics card, provided the PSU is upgraded accordingly. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU side ensures that future high-bandwidth peripherals will be accommodated without a motherboard change.