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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900E + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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85 / 100
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Power Build

Top 15% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
79%
VS
GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900E

8,676 Benchmark Score
Top 21% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

21,035 Benchmark Score
Top 9% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# FAQ

Q: What CPU and GPU combo does this build use?

A: This desktop build pairs an Intel Core i9-13900E processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-S part, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to other processors?

A: The Core i9-13900E sits at the 65th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 8676 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-8565U (8665, +0.1%), the Intel Core i5-8365U (8708, -0.4%), and the AMD EPYC 7601 (8619, +0.7%). It is 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10510U (8580).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile standing?

A: The RTX 5050 is at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its closest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6%), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, +1.6%), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6%).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, which is notable for workstation and reliability-focused builds.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and bus width?

A: The RTX 5050 has a 128-bit memory bus with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What PCIe interface does each component use?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface. The GPU also supports the latest display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this specific CPU+GPU pairing. All frame rate discussions are therefore estimated from benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements.

# Benchmark Performance

The overall combined percentile for this build is 66, placing it in the upper-middle tier of desktop configurations. The CPU achieves a 65th percentile ranking, while the GPU sits at the 66th percentile, indicating a well-matched pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

Looking at the CPU's raw numbers, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 is the standout figure, demonstrating strong multi-threaded throughput. Single-core performance is also respectable at 4834 in Cinebench R23. In Geekbench, the CPU scores 8337 multicore and 1646 singlecore. The average benchmark score of 8676 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals — the Core i7-8565U and Core i5-8365U are within 0.4% either direction, while the EPYC 7601 and Core i7-10510U are within 1.1%. This suggests the CPU's overall standing is competitive but not class-leading; it trades blows with older mobile and enterprise parts in aggregate scoring.

For the GPU, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 provides a modern DirectX 12 gaming metric. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 90334 and 89381, respectively, indicate strong compute and graphics API performance. The PassMark G3D score of 17326 is the most comprehensive single gaming-oriented metric, while PassMark GPU Compute at 9184 shows the card's parallel processing capability. The GPU's average score of 21035 is within 1.6% of its nearest rivals, with the RX 5600 XT slightly behind and the RTX A4000 Mobile slightly ahead.

The combined picture shows a balanced system: both components sit at nearly identical percentile positions (65 vs 66), meaning neither will consistently bottleneck the other in mixed workloads. The CPU's strength in multi-core rendering complements the GPU's solid mid-range rasterization and compute performance.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900E is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It has a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 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 cache. The die size is 257 mm², and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

This is a 65 W TDP part, which is notably modest for a 24-core processor. The combination of high core count and relatively low TDP suggests it is designed for efficiency-conscious desktop builds where sustained multi-threaded workloads matter more than peak clock speeds. The multiplier is locked, meaning overclocking headroom is restricted.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that excels in multi-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 is over seven times the single-core score of 4834, indicating excellent scaling across the 24 cores. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 14382 and R15 multicore score of 3451 follow the same pattern. In Geekbench, the multicore score of 8337 is roughly five times the single-core score of 1646.

Real-world workload implications are clear: video rendering, 3D scene compilation, code compilation, and other parallel tasks will see substantial benefit from the core count. The single-core performance of 4834 in Cinebench R23 is competitive for everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded applications. The 65th percentile ranking means this CPU outperforms about two-thirds of all processors in the database, but its nearest rivals include mobile parts like the Core i7-8565U and Core i5-8365U, indicating that aggregate scores are pulled down by the lower single-core performance relative to newer desktop parts.

The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, and ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output capability even without the discrete GPU.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from benchmark scores rather than direct gameplay measurements. The data should be treated as an approximation of expected performance.

Based on the GPU's 66th percentile ranking and its PassMark G3D score of 17326, this system is positioned for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings in modern titles. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 suggests that DirectX 12 games will perform adequately, though the card is not designed for extreme enthusiast settings.

The CPU's single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4834, is sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios without introducing significant CPU-bound frame rate caps. However, the CPU's aggregate percentile of 65 is nearly identical to the GPU's 66, meaning neither component will consistently dominate the other in gaming workloads.

For esports titles and older games, the combination of the CPU's 5.20 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 throughput should deliver high frame rates at 1080p. For AAA games at 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth may become limiting factors in texture-heavy scenes. At 4K, the GPU's 32 ROPs and 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in demanding titles.

The 20 RT cores provide ray tracing capability, but the modest overall GPU performance suggests that ray tracing effects should be used sparingly or at lower resolutions. DLSS support via the tensor cores could help offset the raw performance limitations.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The near-identical percentile rankings of the CPU (65th) and GPU (66th) indicate a well-balanced pairing where bottlenecks will shift depending on the workload rather than being consistently dominated by one component.

In multi-threaded CPU workloads, the i9-13900E's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 will not be the limiting factor — the GPU's compute capability (PassMark GPU Compute of 9184) is the more constrained resource in GPU-accelerated tasks. Conversely, in gaming at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 4834) could become the bottleneck if frame rates exceed what the GPU can render.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, supports this interpretation: the GPU's 66th percentile and the CPU's 65th percentile mean that in CPU-light games, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates, while in CPU-heavy simulations or strategy games, the CPU's 24 cores will be fully utilized while the GPU idles.

The memory system also plays a role. The CPU's dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support and the GPU's 128-bit memory bus (320.0 GB/s) are both mid-range configurations. Memory bandwidth may become a constraint in bandwidth-intensive workloads, but neither component is drastically limited relative to its class.

For streaming and multitasking, the CPU's 32 threads provide ample headroom to encode video while gaming, making CPU-side bottlenecks unlikely. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM could be a limiting factor for texture-heavy games at high resolutions, but this is a capacity constraint rather than a balance issue.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance without sacrificing gaming capability. The 24-core, 32-thread processor with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 is well-suited for content creators who render video, composite 3D scenes, or compile large codebases. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking means it can handle 1080p gaming at high settings and 1440p at medium settings.

Gamers at 1080p will find this build adequate for modern titles, with the GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 throughput providing enough raw compute for smooth gameplay in most titles. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures, though 1440p users may need to adjust settings.

Software developers benefit from the 32 threads for parallel compilation, and the ECC memory support adds stability for long-running build processes. The 65 W TDP of the CPU makes this an efficient choice for workstation environments where power consumption is a consideration.

Students and small business users will find the system more powerful than necessary for typical office work, but the headroom allows for future software demands. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is unavailable.

The build is not ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming, where the GPU's 32 ROPs and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth would be limiting. It is also not the best choice for professional 3D rendering at scale, where a higher-tier GPU would be preferred.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process node. The GB207 chip contains 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 113.4M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. This is a modest memory subsystem for a modern GPU, and it may limit performance in VRAM-heavy workloads.

The GPU has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 13.17 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These numbers indicate a mid-range rasterization performer.

Ray tracing hardware includes 20 RT cores, while 80 tensor cores handle AI and DLSS workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it compatible with the latest graphics APIs.

Benchmark results put the GPU at the 66th percentile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 is a modern gaming metric, while Geekbench OpenCL (90334) and Vulkan (89381) scores show strong compute performance. PassMark G3D (17326) and GPU Compute (9184) provide additional context. The average score of 21035 is 1.6% ahead of the RX 5600 XT and 1.6% behind the RTX A4000 Mobile.

For rendering workloads, the 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance is sufficient for entry-level 3D rendering and GPU-accelerated effects in video editing. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p rendering but may be limiting for large scenes or high-resolution textures. The tensor cores enable DLSS, which can improve gaming frame rates significantly when enabled.

The GPU has a 130 W TDP and requires a 1x 8-pin power connector with a suggested 300 W power supply. It is a dual-slot card with PCIe 5.0 x8 interface and supports 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

# Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core i9-13900E, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU. The combination places at the 66th combined percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tracked desktop configurations.

The CPU brings substantial multi-threaded muscle with its 32 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache, while the GPU contributes mid-range rasterization and ray tracing capability. The 65 W TDP of the CPU and 130 W TDP of the GPU combine for a system that is power-efficient relative to its performance class.

The overall tier is upper-mid-range, suitable for 1080p gaming at high settings and productivity workloads that benefit from many CPU cores. The build's strengths are in parallel processing tasks — rendering, compiling, encoding — where the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 shines. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking means it is not a high-end gaming card, but it is capable of smooth 1080p gameplay in most titles.

This is not a high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming machine, nor is it a professional-grade GPU compute workstation. It is a balanced desktop that handles a wide range of tasks competently without excelling in any single extreme use case.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which limits future CPU upgrades to 12th and 13th generation Core processors. The motherboard must support DDR4 or DDR5 — the CPU supports both memory types in dual-channel configuration, so users can choose based on platform availability and cost. ECC memory support is available for reliability-focused builds.

The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, which is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots, though bandwidth may be reduced on older platforms. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, so there is ample bandwidth for the GPU and additional expansion cards.

The CPU has a 65 W TDP, while the GPU has a 130 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 300 W. This leaves significant headroom for a future GPU upgrade — a higher-tier graphics card with a larger TDP could be installed without necessarily requiring a new power supply, depending on the rest of the system's power draw.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU, since the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads are likely to remain relevant for several more years. The 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 5050 is the most likely limitation in gaming and rendering workloads, so upgrading to a card with more VRAM and higher compute throughput would extend the system's gaming resolution and quality capabilities. The CPU's locked multiplier means CPU overclocking is not an option, so GPU upgrades are the primary performance lever.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p, this build can drive high frame rates in esports and less demanding titles, with the CPU's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core of 4834) keeping pace with the GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS output. In competitive shooters, the 5.20 GHz boost clock helps minimize frame time spikes.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads provide ample encoding headroom while gaming. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 indicates that software x264 encoding at 1080p will not significantly impact gaming frame rates, allowing for a single-PC streaming setup without a dedicated capture card.

Video editing: Timeline editing and export will benefit from the CPU's multi-core strength. The Geekbench multicore score of 8337 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 14382 indicate fast rendering in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. The GPU's PassMark GPU Compute score of 9184 accelerates GPU-accelerated effects and color grading.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering in Blender or Maya will be strong, with the 24 cores providing substantial throughput. GPU-based rendering in Cycles or Octane will be limited by the RTX 5050's 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 8 GB VRAM, making it suitable for small scenes but not large production work.

Software development: Code compilation is heavily multi-threaded, and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 34244 translates to faster build times. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running test suites and development servers.

Student and office work: This system is substantially over-powered for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU's single-core performance handles typical office applications with ease, and the GPU is more than sufficient for any 2D or light 3D tasks encountered in coursework. The 65 W CPU TDP keeps electricity costs manageable for a machine that may run all day.