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CPU
96%
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98%
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Intel Core i9-13900KF

61,841 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake flagship desktop processor with NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture flagship GPU, creating a desktop build that ranks at the 93rd percentile among all CPU+GPU combinations in the database. The CPU alone holds a 93rd percentile position among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that both components are near the top of their respective performance hierarchies. The data for this specific pairing contains no measured FPS rows, so all gaming frame rate discussions are estimates derived from the individual benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KF is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S) using Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, totaling a substantial pool for multi-threaded workloads. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, includes ECC memory support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. It was released on September 26, 2022, with a launch MSRP of $564.

Benchmark results reveal a processor that scales exceptionally well with thread count. The 3DMark scores progress from 1,188 in single-thread to 2,353 in 2-thread, 4,643 in 4-thread, 8,510 in 8-thread, 11,177 in 16-thread, and 15,405 in max-thread tests. This scaling pattern indicates that the hybrid core arrangement handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads efficiently. Cinebench R23 scores of 48,855 multi-core and 6,897 single-core place this processor in a strong position for content creation tasks that benefit from high core counts and strong per-core performance.

The average benchmark score of 61,841 places it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus with an average score of 61,834 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61,766 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61,723 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Xeon 636 at 61,360 (0.8% delta). The near-identical scores among these competitors suggest that the 13900KF is operating at the expected ceiling for its architecture generation, with only fractional percentage differences separating it from closely related SKUs and a slightly lower Xeon workstation part.

Geekbench results show 22,486 multi-core and 2,668 single-core, while PassMark tests demonstrate specialized strengths: data compression at 786,218, data encryption at 46,186, extended instructions at 46,084, floating point math at 150,869, integer math at 206,859, and multi-thread at 57,729. The find prime numbers score of 225 is notably lower, indicating that pure integer-heavy prime calculations are not this processor's strongest domain, but the overall multi-threaded package is formidable for demanding computational tasks.

Benchmark Performance

The combined benchmark picture shows a CPU at the 93rd percentile and a GPU at the 92nd percentile, with the overall build landing at the 93rd combined percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61,841 and the GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 indicate that the GPU contributes more raw compute throughput on average, but both components are closely matched in their relative standing among peers.

The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 11,177 and max-thread score of 15,405 demonstrate strong scaling with thread utilization. Cinebench R20 results of 20,519 multi-core and 2,896 single-core, alongside R15 scores of 4,924 multi-core and 695 single-core, show consistent performance across different rendering benchmark versions. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 further reinforces its high-end positioning.

PassMark GPU scores reveal the graphics card's compute capabilities: G3D at 39,650, GPU compute at 26,756, DirectX 11 at 341, DirectX 10 at 226, DirectX 9 at 395, DirectX 12 at 185, and G2D at 1,413. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 334,370 and 376,728 respectively indicate strong cross-API compute performance. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (0.3% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 80,959 (-1.4% delta). These comparisons show the RTX 5090 outperforming the Tesla data center parts and the mobile Radeon, while slightly trailing the Pro Vega 64X in average score.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated GB202. The die contains 92,200 million transistors across 750 mm², yielding a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz for 28 Gbps effective throughput. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory runs across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for high-resolution textures and large datasets.

Compute resources include 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, 176 ROPs, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The pixel rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 performance both measure 104.8 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, indicating no half-precision penalty. The card consumes up to 575 W TDP and requires a 950 W suggested power supply, connecting via a single 16-pin power connector. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b connectors.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 places it at the 92nd percentile of all graphics cards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 indicate that the card excels in modern graphics APIs. PassMark DirectX scores show a hierarchy where DirectX 9 leads at 395, followed by DirectX 11 at 341, DirectX 10 at 226, and DirectX 12 at 185, suggesting that legacy API performance is strong relative to more complex modern workloads where the card's advanced features come into play. The G3D score of 39,650 and GPU compute score of 26,756 confirm this is primarily a graphics-optimized card rather than a pure compute accelerator, though the compute numbers remain substantial.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i9-13900KF compare to its nearest rival, the Core i9-13900K?

A: The 13900KF has an average benchmark score of 61,841, while the 13900K scores 61,766, a delta of 0.1%. This indicates the KF variant (without integrated graphics) performs essentially identically to the K variant in benchmark results.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is paired with a boost clock of 2407 MHz and a base clock of 2017 MHz.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 48,855, with a single-core score of 6,897. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.80 GHz boost clock drives these results.

Q: How does the GPU's compute performance compare across different APIs?

A: Geekbench Vulkan scores 376,728, which is higher than the OpenCL score of 334,370. PassMark GPU compute scores 26,756, while G3D scores 39,650, showing stronger graphics performance than raw compute.

Q: What is the CPU's socket and memory support?

A: The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP and suggested power supply?

A: The RTX 5090 has a TDP of 575 W, and the suggested PSU rating is 950 W. The card uses a single 16-pin power connector and occupies a dual-slot width.

Q: What percentile does the overall build achieve?

A: The combined CPU+GPU pairing ranks at the 93rd percentile, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 92nd percentile among their respective categories.

Balance and Bottleneck

The CPU and GPU percentiles are closely matched, with the CPU at 93 and the GPU at 92, suggesting a well-balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outclasses the other. The combined percentile of 93 matches the CPU's individual percentile, indicating that the processor's standing is the limiting factor in the overall build ranking. However, the GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 is higher than the CPU's 61,841, which implies that in compute-heavy workloads, the GPU may be the more dominant contributor.

The CPU's 3DMark thread scaling from 1,188 single-thread to 15,405 max-thread shows a robust multi-threaded architecture that can feed a high-end GPU in gaming scenarios. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 indicates that it can generate frames faster than the CPU's single-thread score of 1,188 might suggest for gaming, but the CPU's 16-thread score of 11,177 and max-thread score of 15,405 provide sufficient multi-threaded throughput for modern game engines that utilize multiple cores.

For workloads that are primarily GPU-bound, such as high-resolution rendering or compute tasks, the RTX 5090's FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth will be the determining factor. In CPU-bound scenarios like physics simulation or game logic, the 13900KF's 24 cores and 5.80 GHz boost clock take precedence. The PassMark physics score of 2,956 and the GPU's PassMark GPU compute score of 26,756 illustrate the division of labor: the CPU handles sequential logic while the GPU accelerates parallel math.

Who Should Build It

This desktop build targets users who require top-tier performance in both CPU-intensive and GPU-intensive applications. Gamers seeking high-refresh-rate experiences at high resolutions will benefit from the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, which can handle large textures and high-quality settings. Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will find the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855 and the GPU's compute capabilities well-suited to their workloads.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the CPU's PassMark integer math score of 206,859 and data compression score of 786,218, which accelerate build processes and data manipulation. The ECC memory support adds reliability for workstation environments where data integrity is critical. Students and small business users in technical fields who run simulations or data analysis will benefit from the combination of 32 threads and 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, though the power requirements may be a consideration for non-specialized environments.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this build leverages the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 and the CPU's single-thread score of 1,188 to drive high frame rates. The 32 GB VRAM ensures that texture-heavy games at high resolutions remain stable, while the CPU's boost clock of 5.80 GHz handles game logic efficiently.

Streaming benefits from the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads, with Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 20,519 providing headroom for simultaneous encoding and gaming. The GPU's tensor cores can also accelerate encoding tasks, though the exact streaming performance is not directly measured in this data.

Video editing workflows will utilize the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855 for timeline processing and the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance for effects and color grading. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM allows for large preview buffers and complex compositions.

3D rendering in applications like Blender or Maya will see strong performance from the CPU's multi-threaded scores (PassMark multi-thread 57,729) and the GPU's ray tracing capabilities with 170 RT cores. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth reduces texture loading bottlenecks.

Software development benefits from the CPU's PassMark data encryption score of 46,186 and extended instructions score of 46,084, which accelerate cryptographic operations and SIMD-heavy code. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide fast I/O for development tools.

Student and office work, while over-provisioned for this build, will run with extreme responsiveness. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,584 ensures snappy application launches, and the GPU's G2D score of 1,413 handles 2D desktop composition efficiently.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining the Intel Core i9-13900KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The CPU, part of Intel's Core 13th Gen series, is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor on Intel Socket 1700 with 24 cores and 32 threads. The GPU, part of NVIDIA's GeForce 50-series, uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

The build achieves a 93rd combined percentile, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 92nd percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score is 61,841 and the GPU's is 79,842, placing both in the upper echelon of their respective categories. This pairing is positioned as a high-end desktop workstation and gaming system, capable of handling the most demanding consumer workloads.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the individual benchmark scores. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 and PassMark G3D score of 39,650 indicate strong raw graphics throughput. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1,188 and 16-thread score of 11,177 suggest sufficient per-core and multi-core performance to avoid major CPU bottlenecks in gaming.

At high resolutions like 4K, the GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth will likely be the dominant factor, with the CPU providing adequate frame pacing. At lower resolutions like 1080p, the CPU's boost clock of 5.80 GHz and single-thread performance become more critical for achieving high frame rates. The estimated gaming experience would be smooth at high settings across most titles, with the primary limitation being the CPU's 93rd percentile standing relative to the GPU's 92nd percentile, creating a near-balanced scenario where either component could become the bottleneck depending on the specific game and resolution.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The platform provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, and the GPU connects via PCIe 5.0 x16. The CPU's TDP is 125 W, while the GPU's TDP is 575 W, and the suggested PSU is 950 W, leaving headroom for additional components like storage drives or capture cards.

A sensible next upgrade path would involve increasing memory capacity or speed, given the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support. The CPU's 36 MB of shared L3 cache is already substantial, and the GPU's 32 GB VRAM is at the high end, so memory and storage are the most flexible expansion points. The 950 W suggested PSU provides sufficient power for the 700 W combined TDP of the CPU and GPU, with margin for overclocking given the CPU's unlocked multiplier. The GPU's dual-slot width and 304 mm length require a case with adequate clearance, and the single 16-pin power connector simplifies cable management.