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CPU
94%
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GPU
93%
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Intel Core i9-13900F

51,730 Benchmark Score
Top 6% Market Ranking
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26,331 Benchmark Score
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85-100
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The Intel Core i9-13900F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 form a desktop pairing that combines a high-end 24-core processor from the Raptor Lake generation with a current-generation Blackwell graphics card. The CPU holds a 91st percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards, resulting in a combined 82nd percentile for this specific build. No measured FPS data exists for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: What is the benchmark performance difference between the Intel Core i9-13900F and its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The i9-13900F has an average benchmark score of 51730, which is 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 9 5950X's score of 51947. This places the two processors in essentially the same performance tier, with the Intel chip being statistically indistinguishable from its AMD competitor in aggregate workloads.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060 achieves an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the RX 6750 XT's score of 26011. The NVIDIA card also performs 0.8% better than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, which scores 26553, meaning the RTX 5060 sits slightly below that rival.

Q: What memory technologies does the Intel Core i9-13900F support?

A: The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation-oriented builds that require error correction in memory operations.

Q: What is the TDP of each component in this build?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900F has a TDP of 65 watts, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 watts. The suggested power supply for the GPU is 300 watts, which indicates the overall system power requirements are modest relative to the performance on offer.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU and the GPU?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900F boosts up to 5.60 GHz from a base clock of 2000.00 MHz. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a boost clock of 2497 MHz with a base clock of 2280 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have, and what is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The i9-13900F has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the release date and launch MSRP for the RTX 5060?

A: The RTX 5060 was released on May 18, 2025, with a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The CPU was released earlier on January 3, 2023, with a launch MSRP of $524.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The i9-13900F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5060 sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. This 19-percentile gap suggests the processor is substantially more capable than the graphics card, meaning the GPU will be the limiting factor in most graphics-intensive workloads.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is exceptional, with a 3DMark max threads score of 13985 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40928. These figures indicate the processor can handle far more parallel work than the RTX 5060 can feed with rendered frames. In gaming scenarios, the GPU will almost certainly be the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's single-thread score of 1145 in 3DMark demonstrates it has ample headroom for frame generation and physics calculations.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 10899 in Passmark GPU compute, are modest relative to the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 49693. This disparity means that workloads which rely heavily on GPU compute, such as certain machine learning tasks or GPU-accelerated rendering, will see the RTX 5060 become the constraining factor. Conversely, CPU-bound tasks like data compression, where the i9-13900F scores 635147 in Passmark, will run at speeds the GPU cannot influence.

For 3D rendering applications that use both components, the balance shifts depending on the renderer. CPU-based renderers will leverage the i9-13900F's 24 cores and 32 threads effectively, while GPU-based renderers will be limited by the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 0.4% performance delta between the i9-13900F and the Ryzen 9 5950X shows that CPU bottlenecks are unlikely to appear in this build, as the processor is competitive with top-tier alternatives.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900F uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the LGA 1700 interface. The processor is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node, and it supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes available from the CPU. This PCIe connectivity is substantial, allowing for high-bandwidth peripherals such as NVMe storage or additional accelerators.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support being a distinguishing feature for reliability-focused builds. The platform does not have an unlocked multiplier, which means the CPU is not intended for overclocking, but its 5.60 GHz boost clock already provides strong out-of-box performance. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache is generous and helps mitigate memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads.

The RTX 5060 uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface, which is compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 support. The GPU has a TDP of 145 watts and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU rating of 300 watts. This low power requirement means the build has considerable PSU headroom in most systems, leaving room for additional drives, cooling, or other peripherals without requiring a power supply upgrade.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, as the CPU has significantly more performance headroom than the current graphics card can utilize. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking and competitive standing against the Ryzen 9 5950X, Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, and AMD EPYC 8124P suggest it will remain relevant for several more generations. The motherboard platform, however, may limit future CPU upgrades since Socket 1700 is specific to 12th and 13th generation Intel processors, so a CPU upgrade would likely require a new motherboard as well.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who need substantial multi-threaded CPU performance but are content with mid-range GPU capabilities. The i9-13900F's 24 cores and 32 threads make it suitable for content creators, software developers, and professionals running heavily threaded applications. The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 188022 and floating point math score of 131007 indicate strong performance in computational workloads.

Gamers at 1080p or 1440p resolution will find the RTX 5060 adequate for high-refresh gaming, though the CPU's capabilities far exceed what most games can utilize. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking means it handles modern titles at reasonable settings, but enthusiasts seeking maximum frame rates at 4K may require a more powerful graphics card.

Students and small business workstations benefit from the CPU's ECC memory support and the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, which provides sufficient capacity for office productivity, programming, and light creative work. The build's combined 82nd percentile ranking places it above most consumer systems, making it capable of handling demanding workloads such as video editing in Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40928, or 3D rendering tasks that leverage the GPU's 30 RT cores.

The CPU's production status is active, and it was released in January 2023, meaning it remains a current product. The GPU, released in May 2025, is also active, so this build uses components that are both available in the market. The combination is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks like software compilation, scientific computing, or batch processing, while still wanting a competent GPU for visualization and moderate gaming.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13900F achieves an average benchmark score of 51730, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. This score is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X's 51947, 0.7% lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX's 52073, and 0.7% lower than the AMD EPYC 8124P's 52121. The CPU also outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, which scores 51310, by 0.8%. These narrow deltas indicate the i9-13900F is firmly in the top tier of processors.

In individual CPU benchmarks, the i9-13900F scores 40928 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5778 in single-core, along with 17189 in Cinebench R20 multicore and 2426 in single-core. The 3DMark suite shows a range from 1145 in single-thread to 13985 in max threads, with intermediate scores of 2265 for 2 threads, 4393 for 4 threads, 7426 for 8 threads, and 9957 for 16 threads. The Passmark multithread score is 49693, with single-thread at 4406.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves an average benchmark score of 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. This score is 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon 860M's 26401 and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550's 26421, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 26553. The RTX 5060 outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which scores 26011, by 1.2%.

GPU benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628, Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 113321. Passmark results include G3D score of 20891, G2D score of 1154, and GPU compute score of 10899. The combined picture shows a processor that is among the best available, paired with a graphics card that is solidly mid-range, creating a system where the GPU limits overall gaming performance but the CPU excels in productivity tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is achievable with the RTX 5060, given its 72nd percentile ranking and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The CPU's single-thread performance of 1145 in 3DMark ensures no bottleneck in frame pacing, but the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance will cap frame rates in demanding titles.

Streaming benefits from the i9-13900F's 24 cores and 32 threads, which can handle encoding workloads alongside game rendering. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking means it can manage simultaneous gaming and encoding without significant performance degradation, while the GPU's NVENC capabilities provide an alternative encoding pathway.

Video editing is a strong use case for this build, as the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40928 accelerates timeline rendering and export. The GPU's 120 tensor cores and 30 RT cores assist with effects and color grading, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit the complexity of projects handled.

3D rendering workloads that are CPU-bound will perform exceptionally well, given the processor's Passmark multithread score of 49693. GPU-accelerated rendering will be slower due to the RTX 5060's mid-range compute performance of 10899 in Passmark GPU compute, making this build more suited to CPU rendering engines.

Software development benefits from the CPU's strong integer math score of 188022 in Passmark, which accelerates compilation and code analysis. The 36 MB of L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed code paths, and the ECC memory support ensures data integrity during long build processes.

Student and office work is more than adequately served, with the CPU's single-thread performance of 4406 in Passmark handling spreadsheet calculations and web browsing with ease. The GPU's 1154 Passmark G2D score provides smooth 2D desktop rendering, though the system's power is far beyond what typical office applications require.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores. The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile GPU ranking and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory suggest it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, while the i9-13900F's 91st percentile CPU ranking ensures it will not limit frame rates.

Based on the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 and Passmark G3D score of 20891, this build should deliver smooth performance in most modern titles at 1080p. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance are consistent with mid-range graphics cards that achieve 60-100 FPS in competitive games, though no specific FPS figures can be stated without measured data.

The CPU's single-thread performance of 1145 in 3DMark and 5778 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates it can feed the GPU with enough draw calls and physics calculations for high-refresh displays. At 1440p, the GPU will become the primary limiting factor, with the CPU having significant headroom as shown by its 0.4% delta to the Ryzen 9 5950X, a processor known for strong gaming performance.

The RTX 5060's 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores enable ray tracing and DLSS features, though the 8 GB VRAM may be constraining for games with high-resolution textures. The GPU's 1.2% advantage over the RX 6750 XT in average benchmark scores suggests it performs similarly to that card in rasterized gaming, while offering modern feature support from the Blackwell architecture.

Build Overview

This desktop build combines the Intel Core i9-13900F, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, a Blackwell 2.0 architecture graphics card. The CPU is designed for the desktop market segment and uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface, while the GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x8 and is a dual-slot card measuring 241 mm in length.

The overall tier of this build is high-end on the CPU side and mid-range on the GPU side, reflected in the combined 82nd percentile ranking. The processor's 91st percentile position among all CPUs places it in the top 9% of processors, while the GPU's 72nd percentile puts it in the top 28% of graphics cards. This is a pairing where the CPU is clearly the more capable component.

The system uses a 10 nm process node for the CPU and a 5 nm process node for the GPU, with the CPU containing 21,900 million transistors and the GPU having a die size of 181 mm². The CPU's die size is 257 mm², making it larger than the GPU's die, which is typical for processors with many cores.

Both components are currently in active production, with the CPU released on January 3, 2023, and the GPU released on May 18, 2025. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $524, and for the GPU it is 299 USD, though no pricing details are discussed further here. This build class is desktop, meaning it is intended for stationary use with full-size components.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900F is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. It operates with a base clock of 2000.00 MHz and boosts to 5.60 GHz, providing substantial single-thread performance as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1145 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5778.

The processor uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which contributes to its strong performance in cache-sensitive workloads. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support for data integrity.

Benchmark results show the i9-13900F excels in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 40928 and a Passmark multithread score of 49693. The 3DMark max threads score of 13985 demonstrates scaling across all 24 cores, while the 16-thread score of 9957 shows efficiency in moderately threaded applications. The Passmark data compression score of 635147 and integer math score of 188022 indicate strong performance in data-intensive tasks.

The CPU is not multiplier unlocked, meaning it is designed to run at stock settings. Its 65-watt TDP is notably low for a 24-core processor, which is a result of its efficient architecture and conservative power target. The processor's average benchmark score of 51730 places it at 91st percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at a 0.4% performance delta, indicating it is competitive with previous generation flagship processors.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using the GB206 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC with 21,900 million transistors and a die size of 181 mm². It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz running at 28 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, delivering a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 19.18 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance at the same level due to 1:1 ratio. The card operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and boosts to 2497 MHz.

For ray tracing and AI workloads, the RTX 5060 includes 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, which support the DirectX 12 Ultimate API and Vulkan 1.4. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking is supported by its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 112787, with Passmark G3D score of 20891 indicating solid DirectX 11 performance.

The card has a 145-watt TDP and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 300 watts. It uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface and offers display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The GPU's average benchmark score of 26331 places it 1.2% above the RX 6750 XT, which is its closest rival, showing that it delivers performance in the mid-range segment despite its modern architecture and features.