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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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System Balance Analysis

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96%

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99%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

131,938 Benchmark Score

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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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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900K is the flagship of the Core 13th Gen desktop lineup, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The silicon itself measures 257 mm² and is produced entirely by Intel's own foundry. This processor brings 24 cores and 32 threads to the desktop platform, combining performance and efficiency core types to deliver a hybrid workload profile. The base clock sits at 3.00 GHz, with a maximum boost clock of 5.80 GHz, allowing the chip to scale from lighter single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized workloads without manual tuning. The multiplier is unlocked, which means the processor is designed for enthusiast-level overclocking, although the stock performance is already substantial.

The cache hierarchy is generous and layered. Each core receives 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, while a shared 36 MB L3 cache pool serves the entire processor. This configuration supports high data throughput across all cores. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus, giving builders flexibility between older and newer memory platforms. ECC memory is supported, which is notable for users who require data integrity in workstation environments. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a basic display output capability, though most builders pairing this CPU with a discrete GPU will rely on the dedicated graphics card.

Benchmark results place this CPU in an elite tier. The 3DMark suite shows strong scaling from 2 threads (2355) to 4 threads (4648) to 8 threads (8520), then to 16 threads (11201), and finally to max threads (15509). The single-thread score of 1187 in 3DMark indicates that the high boost clock translates into responsive single-core performance. Cinebench results reinforce this picture: R15 multicore reaches 5805.5, R20 multicore hits 20740, and R23 multicore achieves 38271.5. Single-core Cinebench scores are equally impressive, with R20 and R23 producing 2927 and 2238.5 respectively. Geekbench adds another perspective with a multicore score of 22820 and a single-core score of 2628.

PassMark results demonstrate specialized strengths. Data compression scores 793645, while data encryption reaches 46609. Extended instructions score 46477, indicating solid SIMD throughput. Floating point math hits 151562, and integer math reaches 207792. The multithread score of 58589 confirms the 32-thread capability is fully utilized in parallel workloads. The average benchmark score of 61766 places this CPU in the 92nd percentile of all processors tested. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i9-13900K is essentially tied with the i9-13900T (0.1% ahead), the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (0.1% behind), and the i9-13900KF (0.1% behind). The Xeon 636 is 0.7% behind. This clustering indicates that the i9-13900K sits at the very top of the desktop CPU hierarchy, with only marginal differences separating the best performers.

For real workloads, these numbers translate into exceptional responsiveness in everyday tasks, rapid compilation times in software development, and high throughput in rendering and encoding. The single-thread performance ensures snappy application launches and smooth interaction, while the multi-thread scores allow for heavy parallel processing without significant slowdowns.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface, which is the platform for both 12th and 13th generation Core processors. This socket supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 modules or higher-bandwidth DDR5 kits. The memory bus is dual-channel, which is standard for consumer desktop platforms. PCIe connectivity includes Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for the fastest NVMe storage and graphics cards currently available. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 offers a fallback display solution if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

The thermal design power is rated at 125 W, which is the base power draw. In practice, the processor can draw more under sustained multi-threaded loads, so a robust cooling solution is required. The GPU in this pairing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, has a TDP of 450 W, and the suggested PSU for that card is 850 W. When combining the CPU and GPU power requirements, the system will demand a high-quality power supply with sufficient headroom. The RTX 3090 Ti uses a single 16-pin power connector, which requires the PSU to support that connector type or provide an adapter.

A sensible next upgrade path from this platform would involve moving to a newer socket generation, as Intel Socket 1700 is the endpoint for 13th Gen Core processors. However, within the current platform, users can upgrade to the i9-13900KF, which benchmarks at nearly identical performance levels (0.1% behind the i9-13900K), or consider the i9-13900T for lower power consumption. The GPU side has more headroom: the RTX 3090 Ti's successor, the GeForce 40 series, represents the next step up, though the 3090 Ti remains a high-end option. For users seeking more memory bandwidth, the DDR5 route is available, and the dual-channel configuration supports up to the maximum capacities offered by current memory kits.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-13900K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Therefore, all frame rate expectations discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores of each component, not from direct testing of this specific pairing.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by the 3DMark single-thread score of 1187 and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2238.5, indicates that gaming workloads which rely heavily on single-core performance will be well served. Many modern game engines still depend on a few fast cores for game logic and physics, and the i9-13900K's 5.80 GHz boost clock ensures those tasks are processed quickly. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 11201 and max-thread score of 15509 suggest that games which scale beyond 8 threads will benefit from the additional core count, reducing frame time spikes in CPU-bound scenes.

The GPU side is equally strong. The RTX 3090 Ti's Geekbench Vulkan score of 215633 and OpenCL score of 174441 demonstrate substantial compute capability that translates into high fill rates and shader throughput. At 1080p and 1440p resolutions, the CPU will likely be the limiting factor in frame generation, as the GPU has enough raw power to render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, but the RTX 3090 Ti's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample capacity for high-resolution textures and demanding post-processing effects.

For esports titles and competitive shooters, the combination of the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's massive bandwidth should deliver extremely high frame rates at 1080p, likely well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. For AAA titles at 1440p with ultra settings, the system should maintain smooth frame rates with headroom for ray tracing effects. At 4K ultra, the GPU will be the limiting factor, but the RTX 3090 Ti's 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensures that even the most demanding games run at playable frame rates. These are estimates based on component benchmark scores, not measured results for this specific pairing.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who demand the absolute top tier of desktop performance. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking place this system in the upper echelon of all possible configurations. Gamers at 1440p and 4K resolutions will benefit most from the RTX 3090 Ti's massive memory pool and bandwidth, while the CPU's high single-thread score ensures that frame rates at lower resolutions are not CPU-bound. Content creators working with 4K or 8K video footage will appreciate the 24 GB VRAM, which accommodates large timelines and effects without spilling into system memory.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see significant time savings from the 32 threads and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38271.5. Students and professionals in STEM fields who run simulations or data analysis workloads will benefit from the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 58589 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 174441. Small business workstations that handle rendering, CAD, or scientific computing will find this configuration well-suited, particularly with the CPU's ECC memory support providing data integrity. The production status of the CPU is active, while the GPU is end-of-life, so builders should consider availability when planning a purchase.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13900K achieves an average benchmark score of 61766, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the i9-13900T scores 61723 (0.1% behind), the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 61834 (0.1% ahead), the i9-13900KF scores 61841 (0.1% ahead), and the Xeon 636 scores 61360 (0.7% behind). These margins are negligible in real-world usage, indicating that any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti achieves an average benchmark score of 131938, placing it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA L4 at 131072 (0.7% behind), the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation at 135218 (2.4% ahead), and the NVIDIA A10M at 135230 (2.4% ahead). The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396, which is 2.6% ahead. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 reflects strong DirectX 12 performance, while the OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 174441 and 215633, respectively, show versatility across compute APIs.

Combined, this system achieves the 94th percentile among all builds. The CPU and GPU scores are well-matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other. The CPU's slight edge in percentile ranking (92 vs. 95 for the GPU) is offset by the GPU's higher absolute score. This indicates a balanced configuration where both components contribute meaningfully to overall system performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900K has a launch MSRP of $589, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900K has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is also supported.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 3090 Ti is 850 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 450 W. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Is the CPU overclockable?

A: Yes, the CPU has an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. The part number is SRMBH.

Q: What is the GPU's architecture and process node?

A: The GPU uses the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process with 28,300 million transistors.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 94 indicates that this system is well-balanced overall. However, workload-specific bottlenecks can be identified from the benchmark data. The CPU's 92nd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile suggest that in most scenarios, the GPU is slightly more capable relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its peers. This means that in CPU-bound workloads, the CPU will be the limiting factor, while in GPU-bound workloads, the GPU will be the limiting factor.

For gaming at lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's single-thread score of 1187 in 3DMark and 2238.5 in Cinebench R23 will dictate frame rates, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU's massive bandwidth and compute throughput become the primary constraint, as the CPU's 32 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU with draw calls. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K will show diminishing returns as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

In productivity workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38271.5 and PassMark multithread score of 58589 are exceptional, but the GPU's OpenCL score of 174441 indicates that compute-heavy tasks like rendering and simulation will be GPU-accelerated. For tasks that rely heavily on CPU single-thread performance, such as legacy software or scripting, the CPU's high boost clock is the limiting factor. For tasks that leverage both components, such as video encoding with GPU acceleration and CPU-based preprocessing, the system achieves near-optimal utilization.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900K, a desktop processor from the Core 13th Gen series, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, a desktop GPU from the GeForce 30-series. The build class is desktop. The CPU is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with 24 cores and 32 threads, while the GPU uses the Ampere architecture with 10752 shading units and 84 RT cores. The system's combined percentile of 94 places it among the top 6% of all builds in the database.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 61766 ranks it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 131938 ranks it in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. This configuration represents a high-end enthusiast desktop that excels in both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive workloads. The CPU's 5.80 GHz boost clock and the GPU's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth provide the raw throughput needed for demanding applications. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is particularly notable for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1187 in 3DMark and the GPU's Vulkan score of 215633 indicate that this system can drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's 40.00 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensures that even the most demanding titles maintain smooth frame rates, though the CPU will be the limit at lower resolutions.

Streaming: The CPU's 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The PassMark data compression score of 793645 and encryption score of 46609 indicate strong throughput for stream encoding and network transmission. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, implied by the Ampere architecture, offload encoding work from the CPU.

Video editing: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38271.5 handles timeline processing and effects, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and OpenCL score of 174441 accelerate rendering and export. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures fast texture uploads and previews.

3D rendering: The GPU's RT cores and tensor cores accelerate ray tracing and AI denoising. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 reflects strong DirectX 12 rendering performance. The CPU's high multi-thread score ensures that scene preparation and physics calculations are not bottlenecks.

Software development: The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 207792 and floating point math score of 151562 support rapid compilation and testing. The 32 threads allow for parallel builds, while the single-thread performance ensures snappy IDE responsiveness.

Student and office work: The CPU's single-thread score of 4608 in PassMark ensures smooth multitasking in office applications. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display solution. The system's high performance exceeds the requirements of typical student workloads, providing headroom for future demands.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with the GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. The die measures 628 mm² and contains 28,300 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 45.1 million per square millimeter. The GPU has a base clock of 1560 MHz and a boost clock of 1860 MHz. Memory runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective speed.

Memory capacity is 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This is an exceptionally high bandwidth figure that supports high-resolution textures and large compute workloads. The GPU contains 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. Ray tracing is handled by 84 dedicated RT cores, while 336 tensor cores accelerate AI-based features like DLSS. The pixel rate is 208.3 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 625.0 GTexel/s.

Compute performance is rated at 40.00 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1). The GPU's TDP is 450 W, with a suggested PSU of 850 W. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a triple-slot form factor, measuring 336 mm in length. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Benchmark scores place the RTX 3090 Ti in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5741 demonstrates strong performance in modern DirectX 12 titles. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 174441 and Vulkan score of 215633 indicate excellent compute capability across different APIs. The average benchmark score of 131938 is closely matched by rivals: the NVIDIA L4 scores 131072 (0.7% behind), while the RTX 4000 Ada Generation and A10M score 135218 and 135230 respectively (both 2.4% ahead). The AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135396 (2.6% ahead). These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3090 Ti remains competitive with newer workstation cards, despite its end-of-life production status.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

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