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Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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# Intel Core i9-13900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D — Desktop Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake flagship with NVIDIA's 32 GB Blackwell-class GPU, producing a desktop configuration that sits at the 92nd percentile across all CPU and GPU pairs. The CPU posts an average benchmark score of 61,766, while the GPU averages 77,712, indicating a system built for maximum throughput in both compute-heavy and graphics-intensive applications. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the FACT PACK, so all frame-rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores rather than derived from direct game testing.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming — The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 place it far above typical 1440p and 4K requirements, while the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,187 and 2-thread score of 2,355 ensure that frame pacing in esports titles will not be held back by processor overhead. At 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates, the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,608 suggests it can feed the GPU adequately in most scenarios, though the GPU's raw power will be most fully utilized at 4K.

Streaming — The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial headroom for simultaneous game capture, encoding, and broadcast software. PassMark data compression score of 793,645 and extended instructions score of 46,477 indicate strong performance for the compression workloads common in streaming pipelines. The GPU's 680 tensor cores and 170 RT cores can also offload encoding and AI-based enhancement tasks, though the FACT PACK does not include specific encoder benchmarks.

Video editing — Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,271.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 22,820 suggest the CPU handles timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export tasks with ease. The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides enormous capacity for 4K and 8K video timelines, color grading, and motion graphics compositing. PassMark GPU compute score of 28,396 indicates strong acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects.

3D rendering — The CPU's Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 20,740 and R15 multi-core score of 5,805.5 demonstrate high sustained multi-threaded performance for CPU-based rendering engines. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1) make it exceptionally capable for GPU-accelerated renderers like Octane or Redshift, with the 92,200 million transistors on the GB202 chip providing massive parallel compute resources.

Software development — PassMark integer math score of 207,792 and floating point math score of 151,562 indicate robust performance for code compilation, unit testing, and simulation workloads. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache reduce latency for frequently accessed data structures. The GPU's Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 suggest strong compute performance for developers working on graphics, physics, or machine learning applications.

Student and office work — This configuration is massively over-provisioned for document processing, spreadsheet analysis, and web browsing. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,608 ensures snappy application responsiveness, while the 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,355 handles typical office multitasking. The GPU's PassMark G2D score of 1,487 covers 2D desktop composition, though the 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU make this an impractical choice for budget-conscious academic use.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU combination, so all frame-rate figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 indicate that this card will deliver extremely high frame rates at 1440p and 4K resolutions in most titles. At 1080p, the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,187 and 4-thread score of 4,648 suggest that processor-limited scenarios may emerge in lightly-threaded games, but the GPU will rarely be the bottleneck.

For 4K gaming, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM capacity and 512-bit memory bus provide ample bandwidth for high-resolution textures and ray-traced effects. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth is particularly relevant for 4K texture streaming and high-detail geometry. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,238.5 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,628 indicate that even at 4K, where GPU load is highest, the processor can maintain adequate frame pacing.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the CPU, but the 24-core processor's PassMark multi-thread score of 58,589 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 11,201 suggest it can handle modern game engines that utilize multiple cores. The GPU's RT cores and tensor cores will accelerate ray-traced lighting and DLSS-style upscaling, though specific game-by-game performance cannot be quantified from the available data. The estimated frame rates should be treated as directional rather than exact, with the overall scores pointing to a system capable of high-refresh 1440p and smooth 4K gaming.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, providing low-latency access to frequently used data. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel interface, with ECC memory support included.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,187 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,608 place it among the top tier for lightly-threaded applications, while Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,271.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 22,820 demonstrate strong scaling across all 24 cores. The PassMark physics score of 3,140 and find prime numbers score of 236 are lower relative to other metrics, but these represent specialized workloads that do not reflect typical usage.

The 3DMark thread-scaling pattern shows consistent growth from 2-thread (2,355) through 4-thread (4,648) and 8-thread (8,520) up to 16-thread (11,201) and max-thread (15,509) scores, indicating efficient utilization of the hybrid core arrangement. The 92nd percentile ranking against all CPUs puts it just 0.1% above the Core i9-13900T (61,723) and 0.1% below the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (61,834), making it statistically indistinguishable from those rivals. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, though the FACT PACK does not include overclocked benchmark results.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets enthusiasts and professionals who need maximum performance in both CPU-bound and GPU-bound workloads. Gamers playing at 4K with ray tracing enabled will benefit from the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and RT core count, while the CPU's high single-thread scores ensure that even CPU-heavy simulation games run smoothly. Content creators working with 8K video, complex 3D scenes, or large datasets will find the combination of 24 CPU cores and 32 GB GPU memory well-suited to their tasks.

Software developers building large C++ or Rust projects will appreciate the PassMark integer math score of 207,792, which indicates fast compilation times, while the GPU's compute scores support local machine learning experimentation. Small business workstations running virtualization, database management, or scientific computing workloads can leverage the CPU's 32 threads and ECC memory support, though the GPU's 575 W TDP makes this a high-power solution. Students in engineering or computer graphics programs would benefit from the performance, but the power requirements and physical size (304 mm length, dual-slot width) make it impractical for dorm room setups.

The 92nd combined percentile ranking places this pair ahead of the vast majority of desktop configurations, making it suitable for users who demand the highest available performance without compromise. The CPU's 0.1% edge over the Core i9-13900T and 0.7% margin over the Intel Xeon 636 in average score indicate that it is near the top of Intel's desktop lineup, while the GPU's 1.1% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 2.4% deficit versus the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB show it competes with workstation-class accelerators.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 61,766 places it at the 92nd percentile against all CPUs, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61,723 (0.1% slower) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 61,834 (0.1% faster). The GPU's average benchmark score of 77,712 also lands at the 92nd percentile, with the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 (1.1% slower) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.6% faster) as its nearest competitors.

The CPU's strongest results come in Cinebench R23 multi-core (38,271.5) and Geekbench multi-core (22,820), while its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,187 confirms strong per-core performance. The PassMark integer math (207,792) and floating point math (151,562) scores show balanced compute capabilities across different instruction types. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and PassMark G3D score of 44,065 indicate excellent DirectX 12 gaming performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 suggests strong cross-API compatibility.

Combined, this pair achieves a 92nd percentile ranking, meaning it outperforms roughly 92% of all desktop CPU-GPU combinations in the database. The CPU's percentile matches the GPU's percentile exactly, suggesting a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The PassMark GPU compute score of 28,396 is notably lower than the G3D score, indicating that the GPU is optimized for graphics rendering over raw compute tasks, but still provides substantial throughput for acceleration workloads.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and memory operates at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores, with a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

The FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1) make this GPU exceptionally powerful for both traditional rasterization and compute workloads. The 170 RT cores accelerate ray-traced rendering, while the 680 tensor cores handle AI-based features like DLSS and neural network inference. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is particularly notable for 4K texture packs, large 3D scenes, and machine learning models that require substantial memory footprint.

Benchmark results show a GPU that dominates in graphics-oriented tests but is less impressive in compute. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 confirm top-tier gaming performance, while the PassMark GPU compute score of 28,396 is lower relative to its graphics scores. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 310,674 and Vulkan score of 376,915 suggest that the GPU scales well across different compute APIs, but the directx_10, directx_11, directx_12, and directx_9 scores (231, 371, 219, and 434 respectively) are legacy metrics that do not reflect modern API usage.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking places it just 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940), showing that it sits in a competitive performance tier. The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate substantial power requirements, while the dual-slot design and 304 mm length require a spacious chassis with good airflow.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU both sit at the 92nd percentile, which suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically mismatched. However, the nature of the workloads determines which component becomes the limiting factor. In lightly-threaded games at 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance (PassMark 4,608, 3DMark single-thread 1,187) may become the bottleneck, as the GPU's enormous compute capacity (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) can outpace the processor's ability to issue draw calls and update game state.

At 4K resolution, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck due to the massive pixel and shading workload, which is where its 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are fully utilized. The CPU's multi-thread scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 38,271.5, PassMark multi-thread 58,589) provide ample headroom for background tasks like streaming, recording, or Discord while gaming, so the CPU is unlikely to constrain the GPU in modern multi-threaded titles.

For productivity workloads, the balance depends on the application. Video editing and 3D rendering that leverage GPU acceleration will be dominated by the RTX 5090 D's compute and memory bandwidth, while CPU-based rendering and compilation tasks will rely on the i9-13900K's 24 cores and 32 threads. The PassMark data compression score of 793,645 and extended instructions score of 46,477 show the CPU handles these tasks efficiently, but the GPU's 1.1% margin over its nearest rival and the CPU's 0.1% margin over its nearest rival indicate that small performance differences between components are unlikely to create noticeable bottlenecks.

The FPS scaling pattern, while not measured directly, can be inferred from the benchmark scores: at 1080p, the CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,355 and 4-thread score of 4,648 suggest that frame rates will be CPU-limited in esports titles, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's increasing load will shift the bottleneck toward the graphics card. For users targeting maximum frame rates at 1080p, a lower-tier GPU might pair more efficiently with this CPU, but for 4K gaming, this combination provides balanced performance.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 92, meaning this configuration outperforms approximately 92% of all desktop CPU-GPU pairs in the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900K has an average benchmark score of 61,766, which is 0.1% higher than the Core i9-13900T (61,723) and 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (61,834).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The CPU has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz, based on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU-GPU pair, so all frame-rate figures are estimates based on benchmark scores.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for this build?

A: The GPU's suggested PSU is 950 W, and the CPU has a TDP of 125 W, so a high-wattage power supply is required to handle the combined load.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel interface. The socket is compatible with 13th-gen Raptor Lake processors, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking for additional performance. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, ensuring full bandwidth for the graphics card.

The GPU is a dual-slot card measuring 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width, requiring a case with adequate clearance. It uses a single 16-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 950 W to accommodate the 575 W GPU TDP alongside the 125 W CPU TDP and other system components. The GPU's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, supporting high refresh rate monitors and multi-display setups.

For future upgrades, the Socket 1700 platform is limited to 13th-gen Intel processors, so a CPU upgrade would require a new motherboard. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides headroom for next-generation GPUs, and the 32 GB VRAM capacity of the current GPU is unlikely to become a bottleneck for several years. The 950 W PSU offers moderate headroom for adding storage drives or expansion cards, but a GPU upgrade beyond the RTX 5090 D would likely require a higher-wattage power supply. The dual-channel memory architecture supports up to DDR5 speeds, and the ECC memory capability makes this platform suitable for workstation-class applications where data integrity is critical.

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