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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900H + AMD Radeon 860M

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91 Score

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91 / 100

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Top 9% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

88%

GPU

93%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900H

28,886 Benchmark Score

Top 12% Market Ranking

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AMD Radeon 860M

26,401 Benchmark Score

Top 7% Market Ranking

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0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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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

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-13900H and AMD Radeon 860M pairing represents a mobile build that leans heavily on CPU capability while relying on an integrated GPU for graphics. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so the following gaming performance discussion is estimated from the available benchmark scores rather than directly observed frame rates. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores and the GPU’s mid-range percentile position suggest a system that can handle esports and older titles at moderate settings, but it is not built for high-end 4K 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 data for this CPU-GPU combination, so all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The AMD Radeon 860M achieves a Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This level of performance suggests the integrated GPU can handle 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in many titles, but high-refresh rate 1440p or 4K gaming would likely exceed its capabilities. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3754 in Passmark and 1078 in 3DMark single-thread indicates that frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios should be solid, but the GPU will be the primary limiter in graphically intensive games.

Given the GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 ROPs, the data implies that modern AAA games at 1080p ultra settings would likely produce frame rates in the 30-50 range, while esports titles like Counter-Strike or Valorant could push toward 60-100 FPS at high settings. The lack of dedicated VRAM means the GPU shares system memory, which can impact performance in games that require large texture pools. At 1440p, the estimated frame rates would drop significantly, and at 4K, most titles would be unplayable at ultra settings. The i9-13900H’s boost clock of 5.40 GHz helps maintain consistent frame delivery in CPU-heavy scenes, but the Radeon 860M remains the bottleneck for resolution scaling.

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

The Intel Core i9-13900H posts an average benchmark score of 28886, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its 3DMark scores scale from 1078 single-thread to 7670 max-threads, showing strong multi-thread scaling. Cinebench R23 results include 17471 multi-core and 1964.5 single-core, while R20 shows 9676 multi-core and 1365 single-core. The CPU’s Passmark multi-thread score of 27673 and single-thread score of 3754 reinforce its position as a high-end mobile processor. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600H, scores 28882 with a 0% deltaPct, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940 at -0.2% deltaPct, indicating the i9-13900H is effectively tied with these mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

The AMD Radeon 860M achieves an average benchmark score of 26401, sitting in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (-0.1% deltaPct) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331 (0.3% deltaPct), which is surprising given the RTX 5060 is a discrete card. This suggests the integrated Radeon 860M offers performance comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs. The combined percentile for this CPU-GPU pair is 77, indicating the system overall sits above the median but below top-tier gaming laptops. The CPU clearly outperforms the GPU in relative terms, as the 81st percentile CPU outpaces the 72nd percentile GPU by a noticeable margin.

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

The data points to the AMD Radeon 860M as the limiting component in gaming workloads. The GPU’s 72nd percentile position and the absence of measured FPS data suggest that even though the CPU can process frames quickly, the GPU will constrain output in graphically intensive scenarios. The CPU’s 81st percentile rank and strong multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core of 17471) indicate it can handle demanding computational tasks without bottlenecking, but in gaming, the GPU’s 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 and 16 ROPs will cap frame rates. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 1440p would show a dramatic drop because the GPU’s shared memory bandwidth is system-dependent, not dedicated.

In productivity workloads, the CPU becomes the dominant factor. The i9-13900H’s Passmark integer math score of 97159 and floating point math score of 69611 show it excels at parallel calculations, meaning the GPU will not bottleneck tasks like video encoding or 3D rendering that rely on CPU cores. The GPU’s Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 indicates it can assist in some compute tasks, but the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads (with a max-thread 3DMark score of 7670) will handle most workloads without GPU assistance. The balance is thus workload-dependent: gaming sees GPU limitation, while content creation and development see CPU leadership.

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

This build targets users who need strong CPU performance for multi-threaded tasks but accept integrated graphics for light gaming. Gamers at 1080p with medium settings will find the Radeon 860M adequate for esports titles, as its 72nd percentile rank aligns with entry-level discrete GPUs. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the i9-13900H’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17471 and Passmark multi-thread score of 27673, which indicate fast rendering times. Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with Passmark data compression of 326425 showing efficient data handling.

Students seeking a laptop for coursework and light gaming will find this pairing sufficient, as the CPU handles office tasks effortlessly (Passmark single-thread of 3754) and the GPU supports basic graphics work. Small business workstations running databases or financial calculations can rely on the CPU’s high integer math score of 97159, while the GPU provides additional compute for spreadsheet visualization. The build is not suited for 4K gaming or heavy GPU rendering, as the 860M’s 3.072 TFLOPS and shared memory will struggle. The 77th combined percentile suggests a mid-to-high-tier laptop for professional work, but not a dedicated gaming machine.

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

The Intel Core i9-13900H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a mobile platform, meaning the CPU is soldered and not upgradeable. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, so users can upgrade RAM but cannot swap the processor. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8, leaving bandwidth headroom for future peripherals. The CPU’s TDP is 45 W, and the GPU’s TDP is 15 W, totaling 60 W for these components, suggesting a modest power envelope that does not require a high-capacity PSU. The suggestedPsu field is null, so no specific wattage recommendation exists, but the low TDPs indicate a standard laptop power adapter suffices.

A sensible next upgrade would be adding more system memory, as the GPU shares memory and benefits from faster DDR5 sticks. The dual-channel memory bus means upgrading from 8 GB to 16 GB or 32 GB could improve both CPU and GPU performance, especially in games that rely on system RAM for texture storage. The PCIe 4.0 x8 bus for the GPU is sufficient for this integrated chip, so no expansion is needed. Since the CPU is not upgradeable, users should maximize RAM and storage (via PCIe Gen 5 lanes) to extend the system’s life. The platform’s 45 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP indicate a thin-and-light design, so thermal upgrades are limited to external cooling pads.

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

High-refresh gaming at 1080p is feasible for esports titles, as the Radeon 860M’s Vulkan score of 30043 and 72nd percentile rank suggest frame rates above 60 FPS in lighter games, though the lack of measured data means these are estimates. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3754 in Passmark helps maintain high frame pacing.

Streaming gameplay is possible, but the GPU’s lack of dedicated encoder hardware and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 means encoding will fall to the CPU, which has Passmark data encryption of 18974 and extended instructions of 19330, indicating it can handle real-time encoding at moderate bitrates.

Video editing in software like Premiere Pro will benefit from the CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17471 and Passmark floating point math of 69611, allowing smooth timeline scrubbing and faster exports. The GPU’s OpenCL score of 22759 provides some acceleration for effects.

3D rendering in Blender or similar tools will rely heavily on the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads, with a max-threads 3DMark score of 7670 indicating strong parallel performance. The GPU can assist with viewport rendering but will not compete with discrete cards.

Software development benefits from the CPU’s high integer math score of 97159 and Passmark random string sorting of 35637, which speed up compilation and code analysis. The low TDP of 45 W keeps thermals manageable during long build sessions.

Student and office work is handled effortlessly, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 3754 and Passmark find prime numbers of 104 show quick response for word processing and spreadsheet tasks. The integrated GPU supports dual displays for multitasking, though the exact display outputs are portable-device dependent.

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

The Intel Core i9-13900H features 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It is built on Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-H) using a 10 nm process node from Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong scaling: 3DMark scores rise from 2002 at 2 threads to 7670 at max threads, indicating the 14-core design scales efficiently. Cinebench R23 multi-core of 17471 versus single-core of 1964.5 shows an 8.9x scaling factor, which is typical for high-core-count mobile chips.

The Passmark multi-thread score of 27673 and single-thread of 3754 place it near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940 avg score, -0.2% deltaPct) and Intel Core i5-12600H (28882, 0% deltaPct). In real workloads, the boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures snappy single-threaded applications like web browsers and office tools, while the 20 threads handle video encoding, compilation, and scientific simulations. The 10 nm process node means power efficiency is decent, but the 45 W TDP requires adequate cooling in laptops. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU is present but is overshadowed by the discrete Radeon 860M in this build. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not possible, but the high boost clock already pushes performance.

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

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

A: The combined percentile for the Intel Core i9-13900H and AMD Radeon 860M is 77, indicating a mid-to-high-tier laptop build.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600H?

A: The i9-13900H has an average benchmark score of 28886, while the i5-12600H scores 28882, a deltaPct of 0%, meaning they are essentially tied in average performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401 and sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the Radeon 860M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and socket type?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900H has a TDP of 45 W and uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, which is a mobile platform.

Q: How much L3 cache does the CPU have?

A: The i9-13900H features 24 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates from benchmark scores.

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

The AMD Radeon 860M is an integrated GPU based on RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process node by TSMC. It has no dedicated VRAM; instead, it uses system shared memory, with memory type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The GPU clock runs at 600 MHz base and 3000 MHz boost, with 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. There are no tensor cores listed, and FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and has no power connectors, with a TDP of 15 W.

The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 and OpenCL score of 22759 place it near the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, -0.1% deltaPct) in average score. For rendering, the 8 RT cores provide some ray tracing capability, but the lack of dedicated VRAM means large scenes will overflow to system memory, reducing performance. The 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 suggests it can handle basic 3D rendering in Blender’s Eevee or real-time viewport tasks, but final renders will rely on the CPU. The 16 ROPs limit pixel fill rate, so high-resolution textures will be a challenge. The 3000 MHz boost clock helps mitigate the low ROP count, but the system-dependent memory bandwidth is a bottleneck for bandwidth-heavy workloads.

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

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900H, a 14-core mobile processor, with the AMD Radeon 860M, an integrated GPU, in a laptop class system. The CPU’s 81st percentile rank and the GPU’s 72nd percentile rank combine to a 77th overall percentile, placing this system above average but not in the top tier for gaming or compute. The i9-13900H is a high-end mobile CPU with a launch MSRP of $617, while the Radeon 860M has no launch MSRP. The 45 W CPU TDP and 15 W GPU TDP indicate a thin-and-light laptop design, not a gaming powerhouse. The data shows this is a productivity-first machine with modest gaming capability, ideal for professionals and students who need strong multi-threaded CPU performance for tasks like video editing, software development, and data analysis, but who only occasionally game at 1080p with medium settings. The lack of measured FPS data means the gaming estimates are based on benchmark scores, which show the GPU performing at entry-level discrete levels, but the system is not designed for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming. The 77th combined percentile confirms it as a solid mid-tier laptop for work and light play.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900H + AMD Radeon 860M

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Game Performance Benchmarks

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

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

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

Who Should Build It — target users and industries (gamers at specific resolutions, content creators, developers, students, small business workstations) tied strictly to the measured performance

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

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

FAQ — 5-7 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data (format: Q: ... A: ...)

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

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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