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96%
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90%
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Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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17,789 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i9-13900K paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a desktop configuration that combines a top-tier consumer processor with a professional workstation GPU from a previous generation. The data shows a significant imbalance in performance potential: the CPU ranks in the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 61st percentile. No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination, so all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the synthetic benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU pairing. Therefore, all gaming performance figures presented here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and percentile rankings of the individual components.

The Quadro RTX 4000's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 52 and DirectX 11 score of 128 indicate modest gaming capability. Its Passmark G3D score of 15117 places it in the 61st percentile, just 0.9% behind a GeForce RTX 4060 and 1.1% ahead of an AMD Radeon 780M. This suggests the GPU can handle 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles, but it will struggle with 1440p or 4K gaming at ultra settings, particularly in demanding modern releases. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 416.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for current titles but may become a limiting factor with high-resolution textures.

The i9-13900K's single-thread score of 1187 in 3DMark and 2238.5 in Cinebench R23 indicate excellent CPU-side gaming performance. This processor will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.80 GHz and strong per-core performance ensure that frame pacing remains smooth even in CPU-intensive titles. However, the GPU's age and professional orientation mean that game developers may not have optimized for its specific architecture, potentially leading to driver overhead in some titles.

At 1080p ultra settings, the combination should deliver playable frame rates in esports titles and older games, but modern AAA games will likely require medium settings to maintain 60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, and users should expect to lower settings significantly. The 4K gaming experience will be poor, with the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance falling well short of what is needed for high-fidelity 4K rendering.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference between the Intel Core i9-13900K and its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900T?

A: The i9-13900K has an average benchmark score of 61766, while the i9-13900T scores 61723. The i9-13900K is just 0.1% ahead of the i9-13900T, making them effectively identical in performance.

Q: How does the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 compare to the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 has an average benchmark score of 17789, while the RTX 4060 scores 17639. The Quadro RTX 4000 is 0.9% ahead of the RTX 4060 in average performance, despite being from an older generation.

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

A: The combined percentile is 77, indicating that this configuration outperforms 77% of all CPU and GPU combinations in the database.

Q: Does the i9-13900K support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900K supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation applications where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the power consumption of each component?

A: The i9-13900K has a TDP of 125 W, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has a TDP of 160 W. The suggested PSU for the GPU is 450 W, which provides headroom for the entire system.

Q: When were these components released?

A: The i9-13900K was released on 2022-09-26, while the Quadro RTX 4000 was released earlier on 2018-11-12. The GPU is now marked as end-of-life.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Quadro RTX 4000?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 has 416.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, provided by 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with an effective speed of 13 Gbps.

Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13900K delivers outstanding multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38271.5. This places it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, a figure that reflects its 24 cores and 32 threads. The Geekbench multicore score of 22820 and Passmark multithread score of 58589 reinforce this position. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900T, trails by just 0.1%, while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is 0.1% behind, making the 13900K effectively tied at the top of its performance class.

Single-threaded performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2238.5 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1187. The Passmark single-thread score of 4608 further confirms that this processor excels in lightly-threaded workloads. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61766 is the reference point for its class, with the nearest rival, the Xeon 636, scoring 61360 (0.7% behind).

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 presents a different picture. Its average benchmark score of 17789 places it in the 61st percentile, a modest position for a workstation card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1873 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 74540 indicate acceptable compute performance, but the Passmark DirectX scores (108 for DX10, 128 for DX11, 52 for DX12) reveal that gaming-oriented rendering is not its strength. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is 0.7% behind, while the RTX 4060 is 0.9% behind, showing that the Quadro RTX 4000 sits in a competitive mid-range bracket.

The combined picture is clear: the CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is a mid-range workstation part. The combined percentile of 77 reflects this imbalance, with the CPU's excellence being dragged down by the GPU's more modest capabilities. In compute-heavy professional workloads, the GPU's FP32 performance of 7.119 TFLOPS and FP16 of 14.24 TFLOPS (2:1) will be adequate for many tasks, but it will not compete with modern high-end workstation cards.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates a severe CPU-to-GPU performance imbalance. The i9-13900K's 92nd percentile ranking versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 61st percentile creates a situation where the GPU is the overwhelming bottleneck in gaming and real-time graphics workloads. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 2355 and 4-thread score of 4648 demonstrate that it can feed frames far faster than the GPU can render them.

In gaming, the Quadro RTX 4000's DirectX 12 score of 52 and G3D score of 15117 will limit frame rates. The CPU's single-thread performance is so high that it will rarely be the limiting factor, even at 1080p. The FPS scaling in this configuration will be dictated almost entirely by the GPU's fill rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and texture rate of 222.5 GTexel/s. These figures are adequate for 1080p but will result in significant frame rate drops at higher resolutions.

For compute workloads, the balance shifts. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 46609 and floating point math score of 151562 indicate that it handles parallel integer and floating-point tasks exceptionally well. The GPU's compute score of 6176 in Passmark and OpenCL score of 74540 mean that for certain tasks, such as machine learning inference or scientific simulations, the GPU can complement the CPU without being a bottleneck. However, in workloads that rely heavily on GPU compute, the Quadro RTX 4000's older Turing architecture with 2304 shading units will be the constraint.

The 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores on the GPU provide ray tracing and AI acceleration capabilities, but their performance is limited by the 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. In contrast, the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads will handle multi-threaded CPU workloads without breaking a sweat, making the CPU the dominant component in most non-graphics tasks.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. This flexibility allows builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing ample bandwidth for modern storage and graphics cards. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, which is useful for troubleshooting or basic tasks without the discrete GPU.

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU's 160 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector, along with a suggested PSU of 450 W, leave significant headroom in a typical system powered by a 125 W CPU. This means that replacing the Quadro RTX 4000 with a more powerful GPU would not require a PSU upgrade in most cases.

A sensible next upgrade would be a modern GPU with higher benchmark scores. The data shows that the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17639, which is only 0.9% behind the Quadro RTX 4000, indicating that even entry-level modern cards offer similar performance. Upgrading to a GPU in the 80th percentile or higher would better match the CPU's 92nd percentile, reducing the bottleneck. The CPU itself is already near the top of its class, so platform upgrades would only be necessary for those seeking even higher multi-threaded performance, which would require moving to a different socket entirely.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 means that users can carry over existing DDR4 modules or invest in DDR5 for improved performance. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per core L2 cache further enhance its ability to feed a faster GPU. The platform's production status is active, ensuring ongoing support and BIOS updates.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This configuration will struggle to hit high frame rates at 1440p or 4K due to the GPU's 61st percentile ranking. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2238.5) will help maintain high FPS in esports titles, but the GPU's modest DirectX 12 score of 52 will limit performance in demanding AAA games.

Streaming: The i9-13900K's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 58589 ensures that streaming software will not compete with game performance. The GPU's NVENC capabilities, while not detailed in the data, are supported by its Turing architecture, which includes dedicated encoder hardware.

Video editing: The CPU excels in this workload, with a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 20740 and Geekbench multicore score of 22820. The GPU's OpenCL score of 74540 will assist with effects and rendering, but the 8 GB VRAM may limit work with high-resolution timelines. The combination is capable of 4K video editing, though export times will be longer than with a faster GPU.

3D rendering: The Quadro RTX 4000's 2304 shading units and 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance are modest by current standards. The CPU's Passmark floating point math score of 151562 will handle CPU-based rendering well, but GPU-accelerated renders will be slower than on modern cards. The 36 RT cores provide ray tracing support, but performance will be limited.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark integer math score of 207792 and data compression score of 793645 indicate rapid compile times and efficient handling of large codebases. The GPU is largely irrelevant for most development tasks, making this configuration excellent for programmers who need fast builds and test execution.

Student and office work: This configuration is overpowered for typical office tasks, with the CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4608 ensuring snappy application responsiveness. The GPU's G2D score of 846 is adequate for 2D desktop work. Students will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded performance for research and data analysis, though the power draw of 125 W TDP is higher than necessary for basic tasks.

Who Should Build It

This pairing targets users who need extreme CPU performance for professional workloads but have modest GPU requirements. Gamers at 1080p will find the Quadro RTX 4000 adequate for medium-to-high settings, but those seeking 1440p high-refresh gaming should look elsewhere. Content creators working with video editing or 3D modeling will benefit from the CPU's 92nd percentile performance, though they may want a faster GPU for GPU-accelerated effects.

Software developers and data scientists will find the i9-13900K's 24 cores and 32 threads ideal for compilation, testing, and parallel computation. The CPU's Passmark data encryption score of 46609 and extended instructions score of 46477 make it suitable for security-sensitive workloads. Students in engineering or computer science programs will appreciate the CPU's raw power for simulations and coding projects.

Small business workstations that require heavy multitasking and occasional GPU acceleration for CAD or professional visualization will find this configuration workable, given the GPU's workstation heritage. However, the Quadro RTX 4000's end-of-life status means driver support will eventually cease, making it a risky long-term investment. The system is best suited for users who prioritize CPU-bound tasks and are willing to accept the GPU's 61st percentile performance as a secondary consideration.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build class configuration featuring the Intel Core i9-13900K processor and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 GPU. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-S part with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU is a Turing-architecture workstation card with 2304 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, ranking in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

The combined percentile of 77 indicates that this pairing outperforms 77% of all configurations in the database. However, the significant gap between CPU and GPU performance means that the system's overall tier is defined by its processor. The i9-13900K's average benchmark score of 61766 is within 0.1% of its closest rivals, the i9-13900T and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, making it a top-tier CPU choice. The Quadro RTX 4000's average score of 17789 is within 1.4% of its nearest rivals, positioning it as a mid-range GPU.

This build represents a lopsided pairing where the CPU is the star performer and the GPU is a competent but dated supporting component. Users should view this as a CPU-centric workstation with modest gaming and GPU compute capabilities, rather than a balanced gaming or rendering system.

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. It features a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The die size is 257 mm², and the cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional across the board. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 38271.5 and single-core score of 2238.5 demonstrate leadership in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 22820 and single-core score of 2628 further confirm this. The Passmark multithread score of 58589 and single-thread score of 4608 indicate that the processor handles both heavily parallel and lightly-threaded tasks with equal ease.

In real-world workloads, these scores translate to fast video encoding, rapid software compilation, and smooth multitasking. The Passmark data compression score of 793645 and random string sorting score of 87705 suggest excellent performance in data-intensive tasks. The floating point math score of 151562 and integer math score of 207792 indicate strong numerical processing capabilities, making this CPU suitable for scientific computing and financial modeling.

The 3DMark thread scaling scores (11201 for 16 threads, 15509 for max threads) show that performance scales well with thread count, though the gains diminish beyond 16 threads. The CPU's ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation use, and the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking for enthusiasts. With a launch MSRP of $589, this processor was positioned as a premium desktop part, and its 92nd percentile ranking justifies that positioning. The nearest rival, the i9-13900T, scores 61723 (0.1% behind), while the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 61834 (0.1% ahead), putting the i9-13900K in a tight three-way battle at the top of the CPU charts.