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Intel Core i9-13900K

61,766 Benchmark Score
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135,218 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900K + NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation: A Workstation-Class Desktop Duo

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake flagship with NVIDIA's workstation-focused Ada Lovelace GPU, creating a desktop build that targets the 94th percentile of all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 95th percentile among all graphics cards, making this a top-tier configuration for compute-heavy workloads. The data shows a system designed not for casual use but for serious multi-threaded productivity and professional rendering tasks, with the caveat that no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination — all gaming frame rates discussed later are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture and fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. It operates on the Intel Socket 1700 platform and features a base clock of 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, along with a 125 W TDP. The chip packs an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a substantial 36 MB shared L3 cache. This cache hierarchy, combined with the high boost clock, explains the processor's exceptional single-thread performance.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that scales remarkably well with thread count. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 1,187 in single-thread, 2,355 in 2-thread, 4,648 in 4-thread, 8,520 in 8-thread, 11,201 in 16-thread, and 15,509 in max-thread tests. This scaling pattern shows near-linear growth through 8 threads and continues to scale effectively beyond that, indicating strong multi-core efficiency. The Cinebench scores reinforce this picture: R15 multicore yields 5,805.5, R20 multicore reaches 20,740, and R23 multicore hits 38,271.5. Single-core Cinebench scores of 318 (R15), 2,927 (R20), and 2,238.5 (R23) demonstrate that the architecture maintains excellent per-core performance despite the high core count.

Geekbench results show 22,820 in multi-core and 2,628 in single-core, placing the CPU in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The average benchmark score of 61,766 is nearly indistinguishable from its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i9-13900T scores 61,723 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 61,834 (0.1% behind), and the Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 61,841 (0.1% behind). This tight clustering indicates that the 13900K is effectively at the performance ceiling for its generation, with the KF variant being essentially identical in average performance. The Xeon 636 trails by 0.7%, showing that this consumer chip outpaces even some server-class processors in aggregate workload performance.

PassMark tests add further depth to the analysis. Data compression scores 793,645, data encryption hits 46,609, and extended instructions reach 46,477. Integer math scores 207,792 while floating-point math achieves 151,562, indicating strong performance in both integer-heavy and FP-heavy applications. The multi-thread score of 58,589 with a single-thread score of 4,608 confirms the dual nature of this chip: it excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios. The physics score of 3,140 and find prime numbers score of 236 suggest that certain specialized workloads may not scale perfectly with the core count, but the overall package remains formidable.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i9-13900K compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The 13900K's average benchmark score of 61,766 is essentially tied with the Core i9-13900T (61,723, 0.1% ahead), the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (61,834, 0.1% behind), and the Core i9-13900KF (61,841, 0.1% behind). It edges the Xeon 636 by 0.7%.

Q: What memory types does this CPU support?

A: The 13900K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. It also supports ECC memory, which is a notable feature for workstation builds where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and what does that mean?

A: The RTX 4000 Ada Generation sits at the 95th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 135,218 places it in a tight race with the NVIDIA A10M (135,230), AMD Radeon PRO W6800 (135,396), and AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo (135,774).

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and AI acceleration?

A: Yes, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the CPU's thermal design power and what PSU is suggested?

A: The CPU has a 125 W TDP, while the GPU has a 130 W TDP. The suggested PSU for this combination is 300 W, providing ample headroom for the components.

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

A: The combined percentile is 94, meaning this build outperforms 94% of all CPU+GPU combinations tracked in the database.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this exact combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU pairing. All gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for the Intel Core i9-13900K paired with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation — the database contains no actual game frame rate data for this combination. All gaming performance discussion must therefore be framed as estimates based on the benchmark scores of each component rather than observed results.

The CPU's 3DMark scores provide the best foundation for gaming estimates. The single-thread score of 1,187 and 2-thread score of 2,355 suggest excellent performance in games that rely on a few fast cores, which remains the dominant pattern in most modern titles. The 4-thread score of 4,648 indicates that even older game engines using four threads will see strong performance. The 8-thread score of 8,520 shows that games utilizing eight threads — increasingly common in current-generation titles — will have ample computational headroom. Given that the CPU reaches the 92nd percentile of all processors, it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in any gaming scenario.

The GPU's estimated gaming capability comes from its Geekbench scores: 146,593 in OpenCL and 123,842 in Vulkan. These numbers, combined with the 95th percentile ranking, suggest that the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is capable of high frame rates at most resolutions. The 20 GB of GDDR6 memory with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth provides substantial memory capacity for high-resolution textures and modern game assets. The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores indicate strong ray tracing and DLSS potential, though the exact frame rate impact cannot be quantified without measured data.

For competitive esports titles at 1080p, the combination of a 5.80 GHz boost clock and a GPU at the 95th percentile should deliver exceptionally high frame rates — likely exceeding 144 Hz in most competitive games, though this is an estimate. For AAA titles at 1440p, the system should maintain high refresh rates in most games, with ray tracing workloads potentially requiring DLSS to hit 60+ FPS. At 4K, the 20 GB VRAM capacity helps prevent memory bottlenecks, but the 160-bit bus width and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in the most demanding titles compared to wider-memory-bus GPUs.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the CPU and GPU in this build is unusually even, as evidenced by their respective percentiles: 92nd for the CPU and 95th for the GPU. This near-parity means neither component dramatically outweighs the other in overall capability, though the workloads will determine which component becomes the limiting factor.

In CPU-bound scenarios — such as physics simulation, AI inference, or data compression — the 13900K's 24 cores and 32 threads will be the primary driver. The PassMark multi-thread score of 58,589 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,271.5 indicate that heavily-threaded workloads will scale well. The 3DMark max-thread score of 15,509 versus the 2-thread score of 2,355 shows a 6.6x scaling factor, demonstrating that the architecture extracts most of the available parallelism from multi-threaded applications.

In GPU-bound scenarios — such as high-resolution gaming or 3D rendering — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation takes over. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 146,593 and Vulkan score of 123,842 indicate strong compute capability. The FP32 throughput of 26.73 TFLOPS and the texture rate of 417.6 GTexel/s suggest that geometry and texture-heavy workloads will be handled efficiently. The pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s provides a baseline for rasterization throughput.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, suggests that at lower resolutions (1080p), the CPU's strong single-thread performance will likely prevent it from bottlenecking the GPU. At higher resolutions (4K), the GPU's 95th percentile ranking means it will likely be the constraining factor — but given that it outperforms 95% of GPUs, this bottleneck still results in high absolute performance. The 20 GB VRAM capacity helps avoid memory-related bottlenecks in large scenes, while the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU has sufficient data throughput for most workloads.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900K uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. This flexibility allows builders to choose between older, more established DDR4 modules or newer DDR5 modules depending on availability and preference. The platform also supports ECC memory, which is valuable for workstation builds where data integrity is paramount.

PCIe connectivity is provided through Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This high-bandwidth interface ensures that the GPU and any NVMe storage devices have ample data transfer capacity. The GPU itself uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's Gen 5 slots and provides sufficient bandwidth for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory.

The power delivery requirements are modest for this performance class: the CPU's 125 W TDP and the GPU's 130 W TDP combine for a total that the suggested 300 W PSU can comfortably handle. The GPU requires a single 16-pin power connector, and its single-slot form factor (245 mm length, 112 mm height) makes it suitable for compact builds despite its workstation-class performance.

A sensible next upgrade would focus on memory capacity or storage rather than replacing either core component. Given the CPU's support for both DDR4 and DDR5, upgrading to higher-capacity or faster memory modules within the chosen standard would provide immediate benefits in memory-sensitive workloads. Adding Gen 5 NVMe storage would leverage the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface means it will not benefit from Gen 5 bandwidth directly. The platform's active production status suggests ongoing support and availability.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who need high multi-threaded CPU performance combined with professional-grade GPU compute capability. Gamers will find the 92nd percentile CPU and 95th percentile GPU sufficient for high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact performance expectations should be tempered. The 20 GB VRAM capacity makes this build particularly well-suited for 4K gaming with high-resolution texture packs, as memory capacity rarely becomes a limiting factor.

Content creators and video editors will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,271.5 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 146,593. These numbers indicate strong performance in rendering, encoding, and effects-heavy workloads. The 24 cores and 32 threads handle multi-track video editing timelines efficiently, while the GPU accelerates effects, color grading, and export tasks.

Software developers will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 207,792 and data compression score of 793,645, which indicate fast compilation times and efficient data handling. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes or server-like workloads. Students and small business workstations may find this build over-specified for basic office tasks, but it provides substantial headroom for future workloads without requiring immediate upgrades.

3D rendering professionals will find the GPU's 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 48 RT cores valuable for both rasterization and ray-traced rendering. The 192 tensor cores enable AI-accelerated features in supported applications. The workstation-class nature of the RTX 4000 Ada Generation, evidenced by its 95th percentile ranking and professional display outputs (4x DisplayPort 1.4a), makes this build suitable for professional visualization tasks where consumer GPUs may lack certification or driver support.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a processor that excels across the board. In 3DMark tests, the score progression from 1,187 (single-thread) to 15,509 (max-thread) demonstrates excellent thread scaling. Cinebench R23 multi-core achieves 38,271.5, while single-core reaches 2,238.5. Geekbench multi-core hits 22,820 with single-core at 2,628. The PassMark multi-thread score of 58,589 and single-thread score of 4,608 round out a comprehensive performance picture. The average benchmark score of 61,766 places the CPU at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

The GPU's benchmark results show Geekbench OpenCL at 146,593 and Vulkan at 123,842. These scores contribute to an average benchmark score of 135,218, placing the GPU at the 95th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA A10M, scores 135,230 (0% difference), while the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 trails by 0.1% at 135,396. This near-tie indicates that the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is precisely at the performance level of its closest competitors, with no significant advantage or disadvantage in aggregate benchmarks.

The combined picture is one of remarkable balance. The CPU at the 92nd percentile and GPU at the 95th percentile create a system with a combined percentile of 94, meaning this build outperforms 94% of all tracked CPU+GPU combinations. The deltaPct values against rivals are all within 0.9%, suggesting that this pairing is at a performance plateau where small variations in benchmark methodology can shift rankings. The lack of measured FPS data means that gaming performance must be inferred from these compute benchmarks, which consistently indicate high capability.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13900K with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake-S processor with a 5.80 GHz boost clock and 125 W TDP, representing Intel's highest-performing consumer desktop architecture. The GPU is an Ada Lovelace workstation card with 20 GB GDDR6 memory, 6,144 shading units, and a 130 W TDP, designed for professional compute workloads.

The overall tier of this build is exceptionally high. The CPU's 92nd percentile and the GPU's 95th percentile produce a combined percentile of 94, placing this system in the top 6% of all builds tracked in the database. This is a performance-class pairing that sits alongside workstation and high-end enthusiast configurations. The CPU's nearest rivals — the 13900T, 13900KF, and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus — are all within 0.1% of its average score, indicating that this is the performance ceiling for its platform generation.

The GPU's position at the 95th percentile, with rivals like the A10M and Radeon PRO W6800 within 0.4%, shows that the RTX 4000 Ada Generation is a top-tier workstation GPU. The build class of "desktop" confirms that this is a stationary system, and the single-slot GPU form factor with a 300 W suggested PSU makes it suitable for professional workstations where space and power efficiency are considerations. The combination of a 92nd percentile CPU and 95th percentile GPU in a desktop form factor represents a high-performance workstation class system.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on the AD104 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process node, containing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz with a boost clock of 2175 MHz, and features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The memory subsystem consists of 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 360.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 18 Gbps effective speed.

Compute performance is substantial: FP32 throughput reaches 26.73 TFLOPS, with FP16 matching at 26.73 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 139.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 417.6 GTexel/s. For ray tracing and AI workloads, the GPU includes 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, making it well-suited for both traditional rasterization and modern rendering techniques that leverage hardware acceleration.

The benchmark scores reflect this hardware configuration. Geekbench OpenCL scores 146,593 and Vulkan scores 123,842, producing an average benchmark score of 135,218. This places the GPU at the 95th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the NVIDIA A10M scores 135,230 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 scores 135,396 (0.1% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo scores 135,774 (0.4% behind). The AMD Radeon PRO V620 trails by 0.9% at 136,472.

For rendering workloads, the combination of 20 GB VRAM and 360.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for large scenes and high-resolution textures. The 48 RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is increasingly important in professional visualization and architectural rendering. The 192 tensor cores support AI-accelerated features such as DLSS and denoising, which can significantly improve render times in supported applications. The 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor professional setups, and the single-slot form factor (245 mm length, 112 mm height) allows for dense workstation configurations.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's single-thread score of 1,187 in 3DMark and the GPU's 95th percentile ranking suggest this build can handle high-refresh gaming at 1080p and 1440p with ease. The 5.80 GHz boost clock ensures that even CPU-bound games will see high frame rates, though the lack of measured FPS data means exact numbers are estimates.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 58,589 indicates that background encoding tasks will not significantly impact game performance, while the GPU's 192 tensor cores could accelerate AI-based encoding features if supported.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,271.5 and the GPU's OpenCL score of 146,593 combine for efficient timeline editing, effects processing, and export. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long render sessions, and the 20 GB VRAM handles 4K and 8K video previews without memory pressure.

3D rendering: The GPU's FP32 throughput of 26.73 TFLOPS and 48 RT cores provide strong performance for both raster and ray-traced rendering. The 20 GB VRAM accommodates large scenes, and the 360.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming keeps up with render demands. The 95th percentile ranking confirms professional-grade capability.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 207,792 and data compression score of 793,645 indicate fast compilation times and efficient handling of large codebases. The 32 threads allow parallel builds to complete quickly, and ECC memory support reduces the risk of memory errors in long-running development processes.

Student and office work: This build is substantially over-specified for basic productivity tasks, but it provides significant headroom for future workloads. Students in engineering, data science, or media programs will benefit from the compute capability, while office workstations gain the ability to handle occasional heavy tasks without slowdown. The 92nd percentile CPU and 95th percentile GPU ensure that no common office or academic workload will strain this system.