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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
79%
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GPU
93%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900E

8,676 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

27,565 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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60-85
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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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# Intel Core i9-13900E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — Benchmark Analysis

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake processor with NVIDIA's GA102-based Ampere flagship. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct game testing. The data provides CPU scores from Cinebench and Geekbench, GPU scores from 3DMark and PassMark, and percentile rankings against all other components. The build sits at the 69th percentile overall, indicating a capable but not top-tier configuration.

Gaming Performance

Because no measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination, all gaming expectations are derived from the individual benchmark scores. The RTX 3090's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 and PassMark G3D score of 26645 place it at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. That percentile suggests strong 1440p and 4K capability, though the exact frame counts cannot be stated from the FACT PACK.

The CPU side shows Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4834, which indicates solid per-thread performance for game logic and physics. The multi-core score of 34244 suggests the processor will not bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load dominates. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant, and the 4834 single-core score positions this build for high-refresh gaming at that resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth become the primary drivers of frame rates.

The PassMark DirectX scores — 268 for DX9, 182 for DX10, 220 for DX11, and 110 for DX12 — show varying API efficiencies, with older DirectX versions performing relatively better in this metric. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 53927 and OpenCL score of 172758 indicate strong compute performance that translates to modern game engines using Vulkan or compute-based rendering. The RTX 3090's 82 RT cores and 328 tensor cores suggest ray-traced workloads will perform well, though specific RT frame rates are not in the FACT PACK.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 65, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 73. This 8-point gap indicates the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its peers. In practical terms, at 1080p with lower graphical settings, the CPU could become the limiting factor in some titles, especially those sensitive to single-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4834 is respectable but not class-leading.

At higher resolutions, the balance shifts toward the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The RTX 3090's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth mean it can handle large texture loads and high-resolution rendering without memory constraints. The CPU's 65th percentile and the GPU's 73rd percentile suggest that in GPU-bound scenarios, the pairing is well-matched, with the GPU doing slightly more of the heavy lifting.

The CPU's 65W TDP versus the GPU's 350W TDP shows a substantial power imbalance, with the GPU demanding significantly more power. This suggests the GPU will be the dominant factor in system power draw and thermal output. The suggested PSU of 750W accommodates this configuration. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads at a 65W TDP indicate efficient multi-threaded performance, but the boost clock of 5.20 GHz on a 65W part means sustained all-core loads may see thermal throttling without adequate cooling.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244, which is a strong result for a 24-core processor. The single-core score of 4834 in the same test shows competitive per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 14382 and single-core is 2030. The R15 results show 3451 multi-core and 487 single-core. Geekbench scores are 8337 multi-core and 1646 single-core. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 8676, placing it at the 65th percentile.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 represents modern DirectX 12 performance. PassMark G3D score of 26645 and GPU Compute score of 15356 show both rasterization and compute capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 and Vulkan score of 53927 indicate strong cross-API performance. The GPU's average benchmark score is 27565, placing it at the 73rd percentile.

The combined percentile of 69 reflects that the CPU is slightly below the GPU in relative standing. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8565U (avg score 8665, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-8365U (avg score 8708, 0.4% ahead), AMD EPYC 7601 (avg score 8619, 0.7% behind), and Intel Core i7-10510U (avg score 8580, 1.1% behind). The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4070 Mobile (avg score 27435, 0.5% ahead), RX 6700 XT (avg score 27425, 0.5% ahead), Radeon Pro Vega 20 (avg score 27839, 1% behind), and RX 7800M (avg score 27883, 1.1% behind). These tight margins indicate both components sit in competitive performance bands where small architectural differences determine ranking.

Who Should Build It

This desktop configuration suits users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance alongside high-end GPU capability. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads make it appropriate for content creators working with video encoding or 3D rendering, where the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244 demonstrates substantial parallel processing capability. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM supports large 3D scenes, high-resolution texture work, and machine learning inference tasks that require significant memory capacity.

Gamers targeting 1440p or 4K resolution will find the GPU's 73rd percentile performance sufficient for demanding titles, though the exact frame rates are not measured in this data. The CPU's single-core score of 4834 in Cinebench R23 ensures game logic and physics threads are handled competently. Students in engineering or computer science fields benefit from the CPU's multi-threading for compiling code and running simulations, while the GPU's compute scores (15356 in PassMark GPU Compute, 172758 in Geekbench OpenCL) support CUDA-accelerated coursework.

Small business workstations running virtualization or database workloads will use the 32 threads effectively. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations. The GPU's 24 GB memory allows large dataset processing without swapping, which is valuable for data analysis and scientific computing. The 65W CPU TDP keeps idle and light-load power consumption modest, though the 350W GPU TDP means the system draws significant power under full load.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900E is a Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with 24 cores and 32 threads. The base clock of 1800 MHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz show a wide frequency range. The 10nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm², houses the 24 cores. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3 cache.

The memory controller supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 770, which offers basic display output without a discrete GPU. The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a 65W TDP.

The benchmark results show a processor that excels in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244 is roughly 7x the single-core score of 4834, demonstrating strong scaling across the 24 cores. The R20 results show 14382 multi-core versus 2030 single-core, a ratio of about 7.1x. The R15 results show 3451 multi-core versus 487 single-core, a ratio of about 7.1x. This consistent scaling indicates the core architecture handles parallel workloads efficiently. The Geekbench multi-core score of 8337 versus single-core of 1646 shows a 5.1x ratio, reflecting that Geekbench's workload mix is less parallel than Cinebench.

The 65th percentile ranking places this CPU slightly below average among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are all mobile or server processors with similar average scores, indicating the 13900E's average benchmark score of 8676 is competitive with a wide range of systems. The multi-core performance is clearly the strength, with the single-core performance being adequate but not exceptional.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-core score of 4834 in Cinebench R23 supports high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The GPU's 73rd percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5118 indicate strong rasterization performance. At 1080p with competitive settings, this build can sustain high refresh rates in most titles, though exact FPS figures are not available in the FACT PACK.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244 means software encoding (x264 or x265) will not significantly impact game performance. The GPU's NVENC hardware is not detailed in the FACT PACK, but the tensor cores (328) can assist with AI-based encoding enhancements.

Video editing: The CPU's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 34244) handles timeline rendering and export efficiently. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth accelerate effects, color grading, and preview rendering. The OpenCL score of 172758 indicates strong compute for GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering: The CPU's 32 threads provide substantial CPU rendering performance, with Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 34244. The GPU's 35.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 82 RT cores support GPU-accelerated rendering in Blender Cycles or similar software. The 24 GB VRAM allows large scenes to fit entirely in GPU memory.

Software development: The 24 cores accelerate compilation of large codebases. The 65W TDP keeps power draw reasonable during long build sessions. The CPU's ECC memory support adds stability for long-running test suites. The GPU's compute capabilities (PassMark GPU Compute 15356) support local machine learning model training and inference.

Student and office work: The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output, though the discrete GPU will be used for any graphics tasks. The 24 cores handle multitasking across many applications. The 65W CPU TDP keeps electricity costs moderate for daily use. The GPU's 24 GB memory is overkill for office tasks but provides future-proofing for any compute needs.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 uses the GA102 chip on Samsung's 8nm process. The die measures 628 mm² and contains 28,300 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 45.1M per mm². The GPU has 10496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The 82 RT cores handle ray tracing workloads, while 328 tensor cores accelerate AI and DLSS operations.

The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, providing 936.2 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1219 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate. The base clock is 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz. The pixel rate is 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate is 556.0 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 35.58 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 35.58 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The benchmark scores show a GPU that performs well across different APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5118 indicates modern DirectX 12 performance. The PassMark G3D score of 26645 places it at the 73rd percentile. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 15356 shows compute performance that is roughly 58% of the G3D score, indicating strong general-purpose compute. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 172758 is significantly higher than the Vulkan score of 53927, suggesting OpenCL workloads are particularly well-optimized.

The GPU's nearest rivals include mobile and desktop parts with very similar average scores. The RTX 4070 Mobile (27435) and RX 6700 XT (27425) are both within 0.5% of the RTX 3090's average score of 27565. This tight clustering indicates the 3090 is competitive with these parts despite being from an older generation. The GPU's 350W TDP and triple-slot form factor require substantial cooling and power delivery. The 1x 12-pin power connector and suggested PSU of 750W define the power requirements. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900E with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. The CPU is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the GPU is an Ampere-architecture part from the GeForce 30-series. The combined percentile of 69 places this build in the upper-middle tier of all configurations in the database.

The CPU's 65th percentile and GPU's 73rd percentile create a system where the GPU is the stronger component relative to its peers. This means the build is slightly GPU-forward in its performance profile. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide strong multi-threaded performance, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 936.2 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution and compute-heavy workloads. The 65W CPU TDP versus 350W GPU TDP shows the GPU dominates system power requirements. The build class is desktop, indicating a stationary system with the capacity for the GPU's triple-slot cooler and 336 mm length.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 69, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU's average score is 8676. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-8565U (8665, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-8365U (8708, 0.4% ahead), AMD EPYC 7601 (8619, 0.7% behind), and Intel Core i7-10510U (8580, 1.1% behind).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 936.2 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 1219 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900E supports ECC memory. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the suggested power supply for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU is 750 W. The GPU has a 350W TDP and uses a 1x 12-pin power connector.

Q: What are the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores?

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

Q: How does the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score compare to its average benchmark score?

A: The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5118, while the average benchmark score is 27565. The Steel Nomad test represents a specific modern DX12 workload, while the average includes all benchmark results.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports 13th-generation Raptor Lake processors. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory available. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion cards. The GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is backward compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots.

The 65W CPU TDP leaves headroom for cooling solutions, meaning a capable air cooler or modest liquid cooler can handle the processor. The GPU's 350W TDP requires robust cooling and the suggested 750W PSU provides adequate power delivery. The system's power headroom suggests a PSU upgrade would only be necessary if adding additional high-power components.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer-generation GPU, as the RTX 3090 is end-of-life with the GeForce 40-series as its successor. The CPU's 65th percentile suggests it remains competitive, but users seeking higher CPU performance could consider a higher-clocked 13th-generation part or a newer platform. The 24 GB GPU memory is substantial, but future software may demand more. The PCIe Gen 5 support on the CPU ensures the platform can handle next-generation storage devices without bottlenecking. The dual-channel memory support means upgrading to higher-capacity DDR5 modules would improve memory bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads.