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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

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Intel Core i9-13900KF

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# FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i9-13900KF?

A: The processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, based on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture built on a 10 nm process node.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?

A: The GPU comes with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-13900KF scores 61841 in average benchmark score, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (61834, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13900K (61766, 0.1% delta). It holds a 0.2% lead over the Intel Core i9-13900T and a 0.8% lead over the Intel Xeon 636.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3080 sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, a -0.3% difference.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900KF supports ECC memory, alongside both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types in a dual-channel configuration.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-13900KF had a launch MSRP of $564, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 had a launch MSRP of 699 USD.

Q: Is the GPU still in production?

A: No, the RTX 3080 is marked as end-of-life, with the GeForce 40 series listed as its successor and GeForce 20 as its predecessor.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture for this desktop pairing places it at the 81st percentile overall, indicating a high-tier configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61841 places it in the 93rd percentile of all processors, a dominant position that reflects its 24-core, 32-thread design. In contrast, the GPU's average score of 23172 lands at the 68th percentile of all graphics cards, which is respectable but notably less exceptional than the processor's standing.

Looking at specific CPU benchmarks, the multi-threaded results are striking. Cinebench R23 multicore yields 48855 points, while R20 multicore produces 20519 and R15 multicore hits 4924. Geekbench multicore scores 22486. These figures show a processor that excels in heavily threaded workloads. Single-thread performance is also strong: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 6897, R20 single-core hits 2896, and Geekbench single-core reaches 2668. The 3DMark results reinforce this dual strength — the max-thread score of 15405 dwarfs the single-thread score of 1188, but the 2-thread score of 2353 demonstrates that even lightly threaded tasks see solid scaling.

The PassMark suite offers additional granularity. Integer math scores 206859, floating-point math hits 150869, and extended instructions reach 46084. Data encryption scores 46186, while data compression achieves 786218. Random string sorting produces 86510. The multithread score of 57729 and single-thread score of 4584 align with the Cinebench and Geekbench patterns. Physics tests yield 2956, and find prime numbers returns 225.

For the GPU, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 4407. Geekbench OpenCL reaches 152423, while Vulkan scores 33620. PassMark G3D produces 25086, and GPU compute scores 14397. DirectX 12 performance is indexed at 100, DirectX 11 at 207, DirectX 10 at 170, and DirectX 9 at 258. The G2D score of 1054 reflects 2D graphics capability. These numbers, combined with the 68th percentile ranking, paint a picture of a GPU that is competent but not class-leading in 2024 terms.

The deltaPct values against nearest rivals are telling. The CPU's 0% delta against the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus means these two processors are effectively indistinguishable in average score. The GPU's -0.3% delta against the P106-100 and -0.4% against the RX 6600M indicates it is marginally behind those cards in aggregate benchmarks, though the RTX 3080's feature set and driver maturity may tell a different story in real applications.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KF is a 24-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and features a base clock of 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 125 W, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The die size measures 257 mm², with an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 36 MB.

The benchmark data shows a processor that excels across the board. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48855 places it in rarefied air — this is a chip designed for heavy parallel workloads. The 3DMark max-thread score of 15405 reinforces this, while the 16-thread score of 11177 indicates that even with half the threads engaged, performance remains formidable. The PassMark multithread score of 57729 corroborates these findings.

Single-thread performance is equally impressive. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6897 and Geekbench single-core score of 2668 demonstrate strong per-core efficiency, which is critical for older games and lightly threaded applications. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2353 shows that even minimal thread usage benefits from the high boost clock.

The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs underscores its position. The nearest rival, the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, matches its average score of 61834, but the i9-13900KF pulls ahead by 0.1% against the i9-13900K and 0.2% against the i9-13900T. The 0.8% lead over the Xeon 636 shows this consumer chip can hold its own against workstation silicon.

For real workloads, the data suggests strong performance in video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation. The PassMark data compression score of 786218 indicates rapid file archiving, while the encryption score of 46186 shows solid security-related throughput. The floating-point math score of 150869 and integer math score of 206859 point to robust numerical processing capabilities. The extended instructions score of 46084 means AVX and similar instruction sets are well supported.

# Balance and Bottleneck

This pairing presents an interesting imbalance. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile. In CPU-bound workloads — such as physics calculations, data compression, or heavily threaded productivity tasks — the processor will rarely be the limiting factor. The PassMark physics score of 2956 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 15405 demonstrate headroom that most applications will not fully exploit.

Conversely, in GPU-bound scenarios like high-resolution gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering, the RTX 3080 becomes the bottleneck. Its 68th percentile ranking means it trails the top-tier graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 23172 is below the CPU's relative standing. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25086 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 indicate it can handle modern titles, but it will not push frame rates as high as a more powerful GPU would in the same CPU context.

The FPS scaling data is absent — no measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination — so bottleneck analysis must rely on benchmark scores. The CPU's 93rd percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile suggests that at 1080p or 1440p with lower graphical settings, the GPU will typically be the limiting factor in games. At higher resolutions or with maxed-out settings, the GPU's load increases further, cementing its role as the primary constraint in gaming workloads.

For productivity, the balance shifts. In applications that use the GPU for compute — such as video encoding with NVENC or 3D rendering with CUDA — the RTX 3080's compute score of 14397 and OpenCL score of 152423 will matter. The CPU's massive multicore throughput will handle scene preparation and physics, while the GPU accelerates the final render. This division of labor means neither component sits idle, but the GPU's lower percentile suggests it will finish its tasks before the CPU in mixed workloads.

# Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: This system will drive high-refresh monitors at 1080p or 1440p. The CPU's single-thread score of 6897 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 25086 indicate sufficient performance for competitive titles. However, the GPU's 68th percentile may limit maximum frame rates in demanding games, making 240 Hz displays difficult to saturate at higher resolutions.

Streaming: The combination is well-suited for streaming. The CPU's 24 cores handle game encoding via x264 with minimal frame drops, while the GPU's 68 tensor cores and NVENC support offload encoding tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 57729 ensures background encoding won't starve the game of CPU resources.

Video Editing: Editors will benefit from the CPU's multicore might. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48855 accelerates timeline rendering and export, while the GPU's OpenCL score of 152423 aids effects processing and GPU-accelerated previews. The 10 GB VRAM and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K footage reasonably well, though larger projects may exceed the frame buffer.

3D Rendering: The CPU's 32 threads excel in CPU-based renderers, with the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 20519 reflecting strong performance in Blender Cycles or V-Ray CPU mode. For GPU rendering, the RTX 3080's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 68 RT cores provide solid acceleration, though it won't match higher-end GPUs in ray-traced scenes.

Software Development: Compilation and testing benefit from the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking. The PassMark integer math score of 206859 and data compression score of 786218 speed up code builds and package management. The GPU's role is secondary, but its Vulkan score of 33620 supports graphics debugging and local GPU inference testing.

Student and Office Work: This system is overkill for typical student or office tasks. The CPU's single-thread score of 4584 in PassMark handles spreadsheets and word processing with ease, while the GPU's G2D score of 1054 covers basic display output. The high power draw — 125 W CPU TDP and 320 W GPU TDP — is unnecessary for such workloads, making this a poor efficiency choice for pure productivity.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination, so all frame rate expectations are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 and PassMark G3D score of 25086 suggest it can handle most modern titles at high settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6897) ensures it won't bottleneck in CPU-intensive scenes.

At 1080p, the system should deliver high frame rates in esports titles, with the GPU's 68th percentile indicating it can push well beyond 144 Hz in lighter games. For AAA titles, expect 80-120 FPS at high settings, though the lack of measured data means these are rough estimates. At 1440p, frame rates will drop, with AAA games likely hitting 60-100 FPS depending on optimization. At 4K, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM may become a limitation in the most demanding titles, and frame rates will hover near 60 FPS at medium-to-high settings.

The CPU's PassMark physics score of 2956 and the GPU's DirectX 12 score of 100 (indexed) indicate solid DX12 performance, while the DirectX 11 score of 207 shows strong backward compatibility with older titles. The GPU's 68 RT cores support ray tracing, but the 68th percentile ranking suggests ray-traced performance will be moderate, not exceptional. The lack of measured FPS data means these figures should be treated as directional, not definitive.

# Who Should Build It

This build targets enthusiasts who prioritize CPU performance above all else. Gamers at 1080p or 1440p who play CPU-intensive titles — simulators, strategy games, or MMOs — will benefit most from the i9-13900KF's 93rd percentile ranking. The GPU's 68th percentile is sufficient for high-refresh gaming at these resolutions, though 4K enthusiasts may find the RTX 3080 limiting.

Content creators who work with heavily threaded applications — video editors using multicore exports, 3D artists rendering with CPU-based engines, or software developers compiling large codebases — will see the CPU's 48855 Cinebench R23 multicore score translate directly into reduced render times and faster builds. The GPU's compute capabilities add value for GPU-accelerated effects and rendering.

Students in engineering or data science fields, where the CPU's 24 cores handle simulations and the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates CUDA workloads, will find this a capable workstation. However, the 125 W CPU TDP and 320 W GPU TDP make it less suitable for dorm-room use where power efficiency matters. Small business workstations that run database workloads or virtualization will leverage the CPU's 32 threads and ECC memory support, though the GPU is excessive for such tasks.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop-class pairing of Intel's Core 13th Gen flagship processor with NVIDIA's GeForce 30-series GPU. The combined percentile ranking of 81 places it in the upper echelon of systems, though the CPU's 93rd percentile versus the GPU's 68th percentile creates a clear hierarchy. The i9-13900KF is a 24-core, 32-thread processor with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, while the RTX 3080 is a 10 GB GDDR6X card with 8704 shading units. The CPU launched in September 2022 at $564 MSRP, while the GPU launched in August 2020 at 699 USD. This is a high-tier desktop system with a processor that outclasses its graphics card in relative terms.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a GA102 chip containing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The transistor density is 45.1M per mm². It features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The GPU has 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based features like DLSS.

The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6X on a 320-bit bus, delivering 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective), while the base GPU clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s. FP32 performance reaches 29.77 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 29.77 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

The benchmark results show a capable but not top-tier GPU. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 and PassMark G3D score of 25086 place it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 152423 and Vulkan score of 33620 demonstrate strong compute and graphics API performance. The PassMark GPU compute score of 14397 indicates solid general-purpose compute capability.

The nearest rivals are interesting. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a -0.3% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, a -0.4% delta, and the Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, a -0.4% delta. These deltas are small, but the RTX 3080's feature set — including 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores — distinguishes it from these rivals in real-world applications.

For rendering, the GPU's 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p workloads, though 4K texture-heavy scenes may exceed it. The 760.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures data flows quickly to the 8704 shading units. The dual-slot design with a 12-pin power connector requires a 700 W power supply, and the card measures 285 mm in length. The display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a, supporting modern high-refresh monitors. The API support covers DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with current and near-future titles.

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