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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900K + Intel Arc B770

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Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc B770

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90-100

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4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

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70-89

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50-69

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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The Intel Core i9-13900K paired with the Intel Arc B770 creates an interesting desktop combination, pitting Intel’s top-tier mainstream CPU architecture against a newer graphics card from the same company. The data here is derived from synthetic benchmark scores rather than direct game testing, so the performance picture is built from component-level analysis rather than measured FPS. This pairing sits at the 71st percentile overall among all desktop builds in the database, indicating a solidly above-average configuration, though not at the extreme enthusiast tier.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S design. This is a 10nm Intel process chip with a die size of 257 mm², and it features a hybrid core layout that the benchmark data reflects through its scaling patterns. The base clock runs at 3.00 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 5.80 GHz, and the CPU has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The benchmark scores show a processor that scales exceptionally well with thread count. The 3dmark tests reveal a progression from 1187 in single-thread to 2355 in 2-thread, 4648 in 4-thread, 8520 in 8-thread, 11201 in 16-thread, and 15509 in max-thread tests. This near-linear scaling through 16 threads indicates that the core layout is efficient and that the CPU can feed all of its execution units effectively. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 is particularly strong, while the single-core score of 2238.5 shows that the architecture maintains high per-thread performance even with 24 cores active.

In Geekbench, the i9-13900K posts 2628 single-core and 22820 multi-core, which places it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The Passmark results reinforce this position, with a multi-thread score of 58589, integer math at 207792, and floating-point math at 151562. Data compression scores reach 793645, and encryption hits 46609, indicating strong performance for workloads that depend on these specific instruction paths. The extended instructions score of 46477 and prime number finding at 236 further round out the compute picture.

The nearest rivals put the performance into context. The i9-13900K averages 61766 in benchmark scores, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61723 (0.1% difference), the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 61834 (-0.1%), and the i9-13900KF at 61841 (-0.1%). The Intel Xeon 636 trails slightly at 61360, putting the 13900K 0.7% ahead. This means the 13900K sits at the top of a very tight cluster, with no meaningful performance separation from its closest alternatives. The practical takeaway is that the 13900K delivers flagship-level multi-threaded throughput for desktop workloads, and the 36 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep data local for heavily threaded applications.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B770 is a Battlemage-generation GPU, built on the Xe2-HPG architecture using a 5nm TSMC process. The chip, designated BMG-G31, has a die size of 368 mm² and comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. The base clock is 2100 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz.

The shading hardware consists of 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. The GPU has 32 dedicated ray tracing cores, though the tensor core count is not specified in the data. Pixel rate is 307.2 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 614.4 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 19.66 TFLOPS for FP32 and 39.32 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

This GPU has no benchmark scores recorded in the data, and its percentile rank sits at 50 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. The nearest rivals list is empty. This makes direct performance comparison impossible from the available facts. The specifications, however, suggest a mid-range to upper-mid-range card: 16 GB of VRAM is generous for modern titles, and the 512 GB/s bandwidth is substantial for a 256-bit bus. The 32 ray tracing cores indicate some hardware acceleration for RT workloads, but with no measured scores, the actual RT performance remains unknown.

The power draw is rated at 225 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The card uses a dual-slot cooler design and requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. Display output includes one HDMI 2.1a port and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The PCIe interface is 4.0 x16, which is standard for this class. API support covers DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark scores provide the only measured performance data for this build. The i9-13900K achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 and a single-core score of 2238.5. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 20740 multi-core and 2927 single-core, and in R15, 5805.5 multi-core and 318 single-core. Geekbench results show 22820 multi-core and 2628 single-core. The Passmark multi-thread score is 58589, with single-thread at 4608.

The 3dmark scores provide a thread-scaling view: 1187 single-thread, 2355 at 2 threads, 4648 at 4 threads, 8520 at 8 threads, 11201 at 16 threads, and 15509 at max threads. This represents a 13-fold increase from single-thread to max-thread performance, showing that the 24-core design scales well beyond 16 threads without hitting a memory or cache bottleneck. The 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this is a top-tier processor.

For the GPU, there are no benchmark scores at all. The data shows an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile rank. This means the Arc B770 cannot be positioned against other GPUs using measured results. The combined picture is therefore lopsided: the CPU is demonstrably elite, while the GPU's performance is speculative based on its specifications alone. The combined percentile for the build is 71, which likely reflects the CPU's strength pulling the overall score up despite the GPU's unknown standing.

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data, so all frame rate discussions must be estimated from the benchmark scores. The CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores suggest it will not bottleneck most GPUs, but without GPU benchmarks, precise FPS predictions are not possible.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The i9-13900K uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the LGA 1700 platform. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, which provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed.

The platform is mature, as the 13900K launched on September 26, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $589. The socket 1700 platform does not accept newer processor generations beyond Raptor Lake, so a future CPU upgrade would require a motherboard change. The 13900K itself is the top of its generation, so there is no faster CPU on the same socket.

The Arc B770 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 lanes, though it will run at Gen 4 speeds. The GPU has a 225 W TDP, and the suggested PSU is 550 W. The i9-13900K has a TDP of 125 W, so combined power draw is manageable with a 550 W power supply, assuming the rest of the system is not heavily loaded with drives or peripherals. The GPU requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, which most modern power supplies provide.

A sensible next upgrade would be a newer GPU, since the CPU has headroom to drive faster graphics cards. The 13900K's strong single-threaded performance (2238.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and high multi-threaded scores indicate it can handle a higher-tier GPU without becoming a bottleneck. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support means any current GPU will be compatible. The 16 GB of VRAM on the Arc B770 is already generous, so an upgrade would need to target raw compute or RT performance rather than memory capacity.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need extreme CPU performance and are willing to accept an unknown GPU performance level. The 92nd percentile CPU ranking makes it ideal for content creators, software developers, and researchers who run heavily threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 suggests strong performance in video rendering, 3D modeling, and compilation tasks. The Passmark integer math score of 207792 and floating-point math of 151562 indicate capability in scientific computing and data processing.

Gamers at high refresh rates would benefit from the CPU's single-thread performance, but the GPU's unmeasured performance makes a recommendation risky. The 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth are positive signs for 1440p and 4K gaming, but without benchmark scores, the actual frame rates cannot be verified. Students and small business workstations would find the CPU overkill unless their workloads specifically require multi-threaded compute.

The 24-core, 32-thread configuration is well-suited for video editors who work with multi-camera timelines or complex effects. The 36 MB of L3 cache helps with data-heavy workloads. The 16 GB of GPU memory is enough for large texture sets in 3D rendering or AI inference, though the lack of tensor core data makes AI performance unclear. Software developers would appreciate the fast compilation times indicated by the multi-threaded scores, and the ECC memory support adds stability for long-running compute tasks.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking relative to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900K sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 61766. It is essentially tied with the i9-13900T, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, and i9-13900KF, all within 0.1% difference, and it leads the Intel Xeon 636 by 0.7%.

Q: How does the CPU scale with thread count?

A: The 3dmark scores show a progression from 1187 single-thread to 15509 at max threads. The scaling from 8 threads (8520) to 16 threads (11201) is a 31.5% increase, and from 16 to max threads (15509) is a 38.5% increase, showing strong scaling into the full 24-core configuration.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU for the Arc B770 is 550 W, and the GPU has a 225 W TDP. The CPU has a 125 W TDP, so a 550 W power supply is the recommended starting point for this combination.

Q: Does the CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the i9-13900K has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking. The base clock is 3.00 GHz and the boost clock is 5.80 GHz.

Q: What PCIe version does the GPU use?

A: The Arc B770 uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, so the GPU will run at Gen 4 speeds.

Q: Are there any measured game frame rates for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this combination. All performance information is derived from benchmark scores, not direct game testing.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 2238.5 in Cinebench R23 and 4608 in Passmark single-thread suggests it can feed a high-refresh monitor in CPU-bound titles. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for high-resolution textures, but the lack of measured GPU benchmarks means exact frame rates are unknown. The 50th percentile GPU ranking suggests mid-tier performance, so high-refresh at 1080p may be achievable, but 4K high-refresh is unlikely.

Streaming: The 24-core CPU can handle game encoding and streaming simultaneously without dropping frames. The Passmark multi-thread score of 58589 indicates plenty of headroom for encoding workloads. The GPU's dedicated ray tracing cores and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance could help with rendering, but streaming performance depends on the encoder, which is not specified in the data.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38271.5 is strong for export and render tasks. The 36 MB of L3 cache and 32 threads handle multi-track timelines well. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K editing with effects, and the 512 GB/s bandwidth moves frames efficiently between memory and compute units.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-threaded performance (15509 in 3dmark max threads) accelerates CPU-based rendering. The GPU's 4096 shading units and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 provide GPU-accelerated rendering capability, though the 50th percentile ranking suggests it is not a top-tier renderer. The 16 GB VRAM allows for larger scenes than 8 GB cards.

Software development: Compilation times benefit from the 32 threads and 207792 Passmark integer math score. The 793645 data compression score speeds up build artifact handling. The ECC memory support adds stability for long compile sessions, and the 92nd percentile CPU ranking ensures fast code execution.

Student and office work: This build is overkill for typical office tasks. The CPU's single-thread score of 4608 in Passmark handles spreadsheets and browsers with ease, but the power draw and cost are not justified for basic productivity. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i9-13900K with the Intel Arc B770. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake processor with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, and the GPU is a Battlemage-generation card with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 4096 shading units. The build sits at the 71st combined percentile, driven primarily by the CPU's 92nd percentile ranking. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking is based on an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no measured performance data exists. This is a high-tier CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU, creating an unbalanced profile where the processor is clearly the stronger component.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance here is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The i9-13900K is in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B770 is at the 50th percentile of GPUs. This means the GPU is likely the performance limiter in most gaming and graphics workloads. The CPU's single-thread score of 1187 in 3dmark and 4608 in Passmark is more than sufficient to drive a mid-tier GPU, so the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. Instead, the GPU's unmeasured performance will cap frame rates.

For CPU-bound workloads like video encoding, compilation, and data processing, the CPU will be the primary driver, and the GPU will sit mostly idle. The Passmark multi-thread score of 58589 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 38271.5 indicate that the CPU can dominate these tasks. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 512 GB/s bandwidth will help in GPU-accelerated tasks, but the 50th percentile ranking suggests it will not match the CPU's relative strength.

The FPS scaling is unknown due to the lack of measured data. Based on the CPU's strong single-thread performance, frame rates in CPU-bound titles will be high, but the GPU's mid-tier ranking will limit GPU-bound scenarios. The 36 MB of L3 cache on the CPU helps reduce memory latency, which can benefit gaming performance, but the GPU's 225 W TDP and 16 GB VRAM suggest it is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K max settings. The build is balanced for productivity workloads where the CPU does the heavy lifting, but it is less balanced for pure gaming where the GPU would be the limiting factor.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900K + Intel Arc B770

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