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Intel Core i9-13900HX

46,098 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core i9-13900HX + AMD Radeon 760M: A High-Core Mobile Processor Paired with an Entry-Level Integrated GPU

This laptop-class build combines a 24-core Intel Raptor Lake-HX flagship processor with AMD’s RDNA 3.0 integrated graphics solution, creating a profound performance imbalance. The CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 35th percentile, a gap that defines this pairing as compute-oriented rather than gaming-focused. The data shows a system built for heavy multi-threaded productivity, with the integrated Radeon 760M serving as a display adapter and light-graphics companion rather than a gaming engine.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900HX is a 24-core, 32-thread mobile processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture at Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, featuring 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results demonstrate exceptional multi-threaded capability. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 27,900 points in multi-core and 2,056 points in single-core. The multi-core result places it in the top tier of mobile processors, while the single-core score indicates strong per-thread performance for everyday responsiveness. The 3DMark thread scaling tests reinforce this: scores climb from 1,102 in single-thread to 2,143 in 2-thread, 4,012 in 4-thread, 6,857 in 8-thread, 8,929 in 16-thread, and peak at 11,738 in max-thread tests. This near-linear scaling through 16 threads shows the architecture’s efficient utilization of its hybrid core layout.

In PassMark tests, the CPU achieves a multi-thread score of 43,062 and a single-thread score of 4,081. Integer math performance reaches 156,175, while floating-point math hits 110,470, indicating strong number-crunching for scientific and engineering workloads. Data compression scores 531,224, and data encryption reaches 32,130, suggesting solid performance for archival tasks and security applications. The extended instructions score of 30,550 and random string sorting at 59,199 round out a profile that excels at parallel processing.

The average benchmark score of 46,098 places this CPU at the 89th percentile of all processors. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Core i9-13900HX edges out the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 by 0.1% (46,098 vs. 46,062) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 by 0.1% (46,098 vs. 46,030). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G by 0.2% (46,098 vs. 46,187) and leads the AMD EPYC 4364P by 0.3% (46,098 vs. 45,970). These deltas are marginal, showing that the 13900HX competes in a tightly packed performance bracket despite being a mobile part facing desktop and newer mobile chips.

For real workloads, the data indicates a processor that can handle video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation tasks with authority. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 14,836 and R15 multi-core score of 4,494.5 further corroborate sustained all-core performance. The 55 W TDP suggests the platform can maintain these clocks under load, though the integrated GPU shares thermal and power budgets in a laptop chassis.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i9-13900HX compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The CPU averages 46,098 points, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46,062) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G (46,187) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (45,970).

Q: What is the CPU’s memory and PCIe support?

A: The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory capability, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU only.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to discrete cards?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M sits at the 35th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 6,019. It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6,001) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6,000), while being 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6,049).

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked, allowing for overclocking in systems where the laptop BIOS and cooling permit it. The base clock is 2.20 GHz and boost clock is 5.40 GHz.

Q: What are the CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread Cinebench scores?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 2,056 in single-core and 27,900 in multi-core. In Cinebench R20, scores are 2,094 single-core and 14,836 multi-core. In R15, scores are 296 single-core and 4,494.5 multi-core.

Q: What is the GPU’s DirectX and Vulkan support?

A: The Radeon 760M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it capable of running modern APIs but at limited performance levels.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance discrepancy between the CPU and GPU is stark and defines the system’s character. The processor’s 89th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU’s 35th percentile, creating a scenario where the CPU will almost always be waiting on graphics work. In CPU-bound tasks like data compression, encryption, or physics calculations, the 13900HX will run at full potential, but any graphics-dependent workload will be capped by the Radeon 760M’s modest throughput.

The PassMark physics score of 2,645 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 11,738 show the CPU’s ability to feed data, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 5,310 and DirectX 12 score of 25 indicate a severe rendering bottleneck. For gaming, the GPU’s 5.323 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 16 ROPs will limit frame rates regardless of CPU headroom. The pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s and texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s are entry-level figures, meaning the system will struggle at higher resolutions and detail settings.

In productivity tasks that use GPU compute, the Geekbench OpenCL score of 20,255 and Vulkan score of 30,336 show some capability, but the PassMark GPU compute score of 2,840 reveals limitations compared to discrete solutions. The CPU’s 55 W TDP and the GPU’s 15 W TDP suggest the laptop’s power delivery is heavily skewed toward the processor, reinforcing that this build is meant for CPU-centric workloads where the GPU handles basic display output and light acceleration.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets professionals and students who prioritize multi-core processing power over graphics performance. Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 32 threads and high multi-thread scores, while researchers running simulations or data analysis will find the integer and floating-point math scores (156,175 and 110,470 respectively) adequate for moderate workloads.

Content creators working with video encoding or 3D rendering in CPU-based engines will see strong performance in Cinebench R23 multi-core (27,900), but those relying on GPU-accelerated rendering will be disappointed by the Radeon 760M’s 35th percentile standing. Small business workstations handling spreadsheets, databases, and office applications will find the single-thread score of 4,081 in PassMark more than sufficient, while the ECC memory support adds reliability for critical data tasks.

Students in engineering or computer science fields can leverage the 89th percentile CPU for compilation and simulation projects, though gaming or GPU-accelerated coursework will be limited. The system is not suited for gamers at any resolution, as the GPU’s performance class aligns with entry-level integrated graphics rather than discrete gaming hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i9-13900HX achieves an average benchmark score of 46,098, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs. This score is statistically tied with its nearest rivals, showing that Intel’s mobile flagship trades blows with newer and server-class parts within a 0.5% window. The AMD Radeon 760M averages 6,019 points, sitting at the 35th percentile of all GPUs, with its closest competitor being the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 at 6,049 points (0.5% higher).

Combined, the system reaches the 62nd percentile overall, reflecting the CPU’s strength pulling the average up against the GPU’s weakness. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,900 is a headline figure, while the GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 highlights its limited modern gaming capability. The PassMark multi-thread score of 43,062 and G3D score of 5,310 illustrate the gulf between the two components.

In real-world terms, the CPU can handle any productivity task thrown at it, from video editing to software compilation, while the GPU manages basic display output, video playback, and light 2D workloads. The data shows that this is a workstation-class processor with an integrated graphics afterthought, not a balanced gaming or content creation platform.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not viable. The Radeon 760M’s 35th percentile standing and DirectX 12 score of 25 indicate that even at 1080p with low settings, frame rates will be modest at best, far below high-refresh expectations.

Streaming: Possible for CPU-encoded streams, given the 13900HX’s strong multi-thread scores, but the GPU will struggle with any overlay or hardware encoding tasks, making this a niche use case.

Video editing: CPU-based editing and encoding will perform well, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 27,900 handling 4K timelines, but GPU effects and rendering will be slow due to the 760M’s limited compute.

3D rendering: CPU rendering engines will excel on this platform, as shown by the high multi-thread scores, but GPU-accelerated renderers will be bottlenecked by the 5.323 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

Software development: Excellent. The 32 threads and high integer math score (156,175) make compilation and testing fast, with the single-thread score of 4,081 ensuring responsive IDEs.

Student and office work: Overkill for most tasks, but the CPU’s 89th percentile ensures smooth multitasking, and the integrated GPU handles document rendering and video conferencing without issue.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a soldered mobile platform, meaning the processor itself is not upgradeable. The GPU is an integrated part of the AMD Phoenix chip, so graphics upgrades are also impossible within the laptop chassis. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, allowing for memory capacity and speed upgrades, though ECC support depends on the motherboard implementation.

PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU provides high-bandwidth connections for NVMe storage and external GPUs, though the latter would be limited by the laptop’s power and cooling design. The CPU’s 55 W TDP and GPU’s 15 W TDP together suggest a modest power budget, and while no suggested PSU is listed, the combined draw indicates that an external GPU enclosure would need its own power supply.

A sensible next upgrade would be increasing memory capacity or speed, as the dual-channel DDR5 support can improve integrated GPU performance by increasing memory bandwidth. However, the lack of a discrete GPU slot and the soldered CPU mean that the system’s overall performance ceiling is fixed at purchase. Users seeking better graphics would need a new laptop entirely.

Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13900HX with the AMD Radeon 760M integrated GPU. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-HX part with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 36 MB of L3 cache, ranking at the 89th percentile of all processors. The GPU is an RDNA 3.0 integrated solution with 512 shading units and 8 ray tracing cores, ranking at the 35th percentile of all GPUs.

The combined percentile of 62 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all builds, driven almost entirely by the processor’s strength. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 46,098 is among the top mobile chips, while the GPU’s 6,019 average is entry-level. This pairing is suited for CPU-intensive professional work, not gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $668, reflecting its flagship status, though the GPU has no standalone price as an integrated component.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, and the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores and should be treated as projections rather than tested results.

The GPU’s 35th percentile ranking and PassMark G3D score of 5,310 suggest that gaming performance will be limited to esports titles and older games at 720p or 1080p with low settings. The DirectX 12 score of 25 and DirectX 11 score of 52 indicate that modern AAA titles will run poorly, likely at sub-30 FPS even at reduced resolutions. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is a strong indicator that this GPU is not designed for contemporary gaming workloads.

For lighter games, the CPU’s high single-thread score of 4,081 in PassMark may help maintain minimum frame rates, but the GPU’s 16 ROPs and 41.58 GPixel/s pixel rate will cap overall throughput. Competitive games like older esports titles might achieve playable frame rates at 720p low settings, but anything demanding will be unplayable. The system’s integrated graphics approach means that gaming performance is a secondary consideration at best, with the CPU’s 89th percentile standing doing little to compensate for the GPU’s 35th percentile position.

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