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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900K + Intel Arc A750

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
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CPU
96%
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GPU
91%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A750

20,582 Benchmark Score
Top 9% 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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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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The Intel Core i9-13900K paired with the Intel Arc A750 represents a desktop configuration that combines a flagship 13th Gen processor with a mid-range Alchemist graphics card. The data indicates a significant performance disparity between the two components, with the CPU sitting in the 92nd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. This pairing yields a combined percentile of 79, placing the system firmly in the upper tier of desktop builds, though the bottleneck analysis will show that the GPU is the primary constraint in graphics-intensive tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900K is built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 257 mm². It features 24 cores and 32 threads, a configuration designed to handle heavily parallel workloads. The base clock is 3.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, and the processor includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. It also includes integrated UHD Graphics 770 and supports ECC memory, making it versatile for workstation tasks.

Benchmark results show the processor's strength across different thread counts. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 1187, while the 2-thread score is 2355, the 4-thread score is 4648, the 8-thread score is 8520, the 16-thread score is 11201, and the max-thread score reaches 15509. This scaling from 1187 to 15509 demonstrates excellent multi-threading efficiency, as the score increases by over 13 times when moving from one to all available threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 and single-core score of 2238.5 further confirm this, with the multi-core result being roughly 17 times higher than the single-core result. The Geekbench scores of 22820 multi-core and 2628 single-core align with this pattern.

The PassMark suite provides additional insight into specific workloads. The processor scores 58589 in multithread, 4608 in single-thread, 151562 in floating-point math, 207792 in integer math, 793645 in data compression, 46609 in data encryption, and 46477 in extended instructions. These figures indicate that the CPU is particularly adept at integer-heavy calculations and floating-point operations, which are common in scientific computing and financial modeling. The data compression score of 793645 suggests strong performance in archiving and file management tasks. The processor's percentile of 92 versus all CPUs places it near the top of the market, and its average benchmark score of 61766 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61723 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 61834 (-0.1% difference). The Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 61841, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Xeon 636 trails at 61360, a 0.7% gap.

The 125 W TDP, combined with the boost clock of 5.80 GHz, indicates that this processor can sustain high performance for demanding workloads, though it requires adequate cooling to maintain those clocks. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which could push performance beyond the stock scores, though the data provided does not quantify that headroom.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A750 is based on the Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process with 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die. The GPU contains 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation pipelines, along with 28 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 2050 MHz, with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 across a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, with a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by its FP32 throughput of 17.20 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 34.41 TFLOPS (2:1). The pixel rate is 268.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 537.6 GTexel/s. In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 2612 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 98554 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 85631 in Geekbench Vulkan. The PassMark suite shows a G3D score of 12534, a G2D score of 732, and a GPU compute score of 5368. The DirectX scores in PassMark are 65 for DX10, 72 for DX11, 70 for DX12, and 181 for DX9, indicating that the GPU handles legacy APIs more efficiently than modern ones in that specific benchmark.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 20582, placing it in the 66th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Arc B570 with an average score of 20556 (0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.2% difference), the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 (-0.4% difference), and the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (0.5% difference). The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial for an 8 GB card, which helps in high-resolution textures and memory-intensive workloads. The 28 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects, though the overall GPU tier suggests that very heavy ray tracing workloads may be limited.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and rendering APIs. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for data transfer. The 225 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU requirement indicate the power draw is moderate for a desktop GPU, and the 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors fit standard power supplies. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, supporting multiple high-resolution monitors.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a CPU that excels in multi-threaded tasks and a GPU that performs solidly in the mid-range segment. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61766 is 92nd percentile, while the GPU's average of 20582 is 66th percentile. Together, the system achieves a combined percentile of 79, indicating that the overall build is above average but held back by the GPU relative to the CPU.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU's multi-core score of 38271.5 is roughly 17 times its single-core score of 2238.5, showing that applications leveraging all 24 cores will see massive gains. The Geekbench multi-core score of 22820 versus single-core of 2628 reinforces this. The 3DMark results show a progressive scaling from 2355 at 2 threads to 15509 at max threads, with the 8-thread score of 8520 being a key inflection point for gaming and content creation workloads.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2612 is modest, and its PassMark G3D score of 12534 positions it in the 66th percentile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 98554 and Vulkan score of 85631 indicate that compute workloads perform reasonably well, but the GPU's overall tier is clearly below the CPU's tier.

When comparing to rivals, the CPU is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-13900T (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (0.1% slower), meaning the i9-13900K offers no meaningful advantage over these alternatives in average benchmark score. The GPU is similarly close to the Intel Arc B570 (0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.2% faster), showing that the Arc A750 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The combined picture is one of imbalance: the CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU is a mid-range part. For CPU-bound workloads like compilation, rendering, and multi-tasking, the system performs exceptionally. For GPU-bound workloads like high-resolution gaming or complex 3D rendering, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU performance and are willing to accept mid-range GPU capabilities. Gamers playing at 1080p or 1440p with moderate settings will find the Arc A750 adequate, given its 66th percentile standing, while the i9-13900K ensures that frame rates are not CPU-limited. Content creators working with video editing or 3D modeling software that relies heavily on multi-threading will benefit from the CPU's 32 threads and high multi-core scores; the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 indicates rapid rendering times in CPU-based renderers. Software developers compiling large codebases will see significant speedups from the 24 cores, and the PassMark integer math score of 207792 supports heavy computational workloads.

Students and small business users building a workstation for general productivity will find the CPU's single-thread performance of 4608 in PassMark sufficient for office applications, while the GPU can handle light graphics tasks and video playback. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 also provides a fallback for basic display output if the discrete GPU is not needed. However, the 8 GB VRAM on the GPU may be a limitation for users working with very large datasets or high-resolution textures, and the GPU's 66th percentile suggests that it is not ideal for professional 3D rendering or advanced AI workloads.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this system. The CPU's 92nd percentile versus the GPU's 66th percentile creates a 26-point gap, which is substantial. In CPU-bound workloads, the system performs at top-tier levels; the PassMark multithread score of 58589 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 22820 show that the CPU can handle nearly any computational task. In GPU-bound workloads, however, the Arc A750 will limit performance. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12534 is roughly 20% of the CPU's average benchmark score of 61766, but this comparison is not direct; rather, the percentile gap is the more telling metric.

For gaming, the CPU's 8-thread 3DMark score of 8520 suggests it can feed frames to the GPU at high rates, but the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612 indicates that the GPU will cap frame rates in demanding titles. The FPS scaling in gaming will be governed by the GPU, meaning that lowering resolution or graphics settings will be necessary to achieve higher frame rates. Conversely, in tasks like video encoding or software compilation, the CPU will dominate, and the GPU will have minimal impact. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this imbalance, showing that the system is strong overall but not optimized for GPU-heavy use cases.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 79, indicating the system outperforms 79% of all desktop configurations.

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-13900K compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900T?

A: The i9-13900K has an average benchmark score of 61766, which is 0.1% higher than the i9-13900T's 61723.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has a memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s, using 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus.

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

A: The CPU scores 38271.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2238.5 in single-core.

Q: Is the GPU's ray tracing hardware capable?

A: The GPU has 28 ray tracing cores, which provide hardware acceleration, but its 66th percentile overall suggests it is not a top-tier ray tracing performer.

Q: What is the suggested PSU for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Intel Arc A750 is 550 W, and it has a TDP of 225 W.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the Intel Arc B570?

A: The Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 0.1% higher than the Arc B570's 20556.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination, so all frame rate figures are estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong single-thread and 8-thread performance—3DMark 8-thread score of 8520 and PassMark single-thread score of 4608—indicates it can handle game logic and physics without bottlenecking. The GPU's 66th percentile and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2612, however, suggest that the Arc A750 will be the limiting factor in most games.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the GPU is expected to deliver playable frame rates in most titles, given its PassMark G3D score of 12534, which is competitive with the RTX 3070 Mobile (a 0.2% difference). At 1440p, frame rates will likely drop, and some demanding games may require reduced settings to maintain smooth performance. The 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth should handle standard textures at these resolutions, but very large texture packs may cause stuttering. Ray tracing performance, supported by 28 RT cores, will be modest; users should expect to enable RT only at lower resolutions or with upscaling. The GPU's DirectX 12 score of 70 in PassMark suggests that modern API titles are well-supported, but the legacy DirectX 9 score of 181 indicates older games may run unexpectedly well.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The system includes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for future storage and expansion cards. The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slot.

The CPU's TDP is 125 W, and the GPU's TDP is 225 W, totaling 350 W for the core components; the GPU's suggested PSU of 550 W provides headroom for the rest of the system. The power connectors are 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin for the GPU, which is standard. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU, as the CPU's 92nd percentile means it will not bottleneck a more powerful graphics card. For example, moving to a GPU in the 80th percentile or above would better match the CPU's performance, though the data does not specify which models achieve that. The CPU's support for ECC memory and its unlocked multiplier also make it a candidate for workstation builds where overclocking or error correction is desired. The platform's production status is active for the CPU, while the GPU is end-of-life, meaning the GPU may be harder to find new, but the CPU has a longer expected availability.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class configuration. The Intel Core i9-13900K is a flagship 13th Gen processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, scoring in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Arc A750 is a mid-range GPU from the Alchemist generation, scoring in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. The combined percentile is 79, placing this system in the upper tier of desktop builds. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61766 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, the i9-13900T and the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, showing that the i9-13900K is a well-established top-tier part. The GPU's average score of 20582 is also tightly clustered with the Arc B570 and RTX 3070 Mobile, indicating that the Arc A750 is a competitive mid-range option. The overall system is CPU-heavy, with the processor providing most of the performance headroom, while the GPU is adequate for standard gaming and compute tasks.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 8-thread 3DMark score of 8520 and single-thread PassMark score of 4608 ensure that frame rates are not CPU-limited, but the GPU's 66th percentile will cap performance. At 1080p, the Arc A750 can likely push high frame rates in esports titles, but demanding AAA games may hover around 60 FPS on ultra settings, requiring adjustments for higher refresh rates.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5, can handle encoding and streaming simultaneously without significant frame drops. The GPU can assist with encoding, though the CPU's raw power is the primary asset here.

Video editing: The CPU's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by the Geekbench multi-core score of 22820 and PassMark multithread score of 58589, accelerates timeline rendering and export times. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p editing, but 4K projects with heavy effects may strain the GPU.

3D rendering: In CPU-based renderers, the processor's 32 threads will produce fast results, with Cinebench R23 multi-core of 38271.5 indicating strong performance. GPU-based renderers will rely on the Arc A750's 17.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is mid-range and will render slower than higher-tier GPUs.

Software development: The CPU excels in compilation tasks, with PassMark integer math of 207792 and data compression of 793645, making build times short. The GPU is largely irrelevant for development, so the CPU's 92nd percentile is the key factor.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread PassMark score of 4608 handles everyday applications with ease, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 can drive displays without the discrete GPU. The system is overkill for basic tasks, but it provides a smooth experience for multitasking and large spreadsheets or documents.