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# Intel Core i9-13900KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: Benchmark Analysis

This pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake flagship with NVIDIA's newest Blackwell-architecture GPU in a desktop configuration. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU's single Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs — a notable gap that shapes the system's overall 76th combined percentile ranking. The benchmark data shows a platform with exceptional multi-threaded compute capability paired with a GPU whose measured performance, at least in the available test, lands mid-pack relative to the broader GPU landscape.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900KF ranks in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, placing it firmly in the upper tier of desktop processors based on aggregate benchmark performance.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA T400, scores 16,508 (0% delta), followed by the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16,415 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16,408 (0.6% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16,361 (0.9% behind).

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The Core i9-13900KF supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it also supports ECC memory.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Q: Does this system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Q: What is the CPU's max multi-threaded benchmark score?

A: The i9-13900KF achieves a 3DMark max-threads score of 15,405, a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 22,486.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this GPU?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 has a 575 W TDP and the suggested PSU rating is 950 W. The GPU uses a single 16-pin power connector.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite paints a picture of a high-end desktop processor with exceptional multi-threading capabilities. In 3DMark tests, the i9-13900KF scores 1,188 in single-thread, 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-threads. This scaling pattern shows strong thread scaling efficiency — the jump from 8-thread to 16-thread represents a 31.3% improvement, while moving from 16-thread to max-threads adds another 37.8%. The CPU's average benchmark score of 61,841 places it at the 93rd percentile, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 61,834 (0% delta), followed by the Core i9-13900K at 61,766 (0.1% behind) and the Core i9-13900T at 61,723 (0.2% behind).

In Cinebench, the multi-core scores are particularly strong: R15 multi-core hits 4,924, R20 multi-core reaches 20,519, and R23 multi-core tops out at 48,855. Single-core Cinebench results are equally respectable at 695 (R15), 2,896 (R20), and 6,897 (R23). The Geekbench results corroborate this with a single-core score of 2,668 and multi-core of 22,486. PassMark results further reinforce the CPU's compute strength: multi-thread score of 57,729, integer math at 206,859, floating-point math at 150,869, and extended instructions at 46,084.

The GPU presents a more nuanced picture. The RTX 5090 D V2's only benchmark result is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, which places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA T400 at 16,508 (0% delta), with the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 at 16,415 (0.5% behind), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell at 16,408 (0.6% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16,361 (0.9% behind). This clustering of scores within 0.9% suggests the measured benchmark may not fully capture the GPU's capabilities, or that the Steel Nomad test is not particularly discriminating at this performance level.

The combined picture places this build at the 76th percentile overall. The CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU's measured score is more modest — a combination that suggests the system's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's benchmark position despite the CPU's strength.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 5090 D V2 is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip, designated GB202, packs 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, resulting in 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 running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration is substantial: 24 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus yields 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors. Ray tracing is handled by 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio).

The benchmark score of 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, while placing the GPU at the 59th percentile, must be interpreted carefully given the tight clustering of rival scores. The T400, a professional entry-level card, scores within 0% of this GPU, while the RX 5700 XT — a previous-generation consumer card — is only 0.9% behind. This suggests that either the Steel Nomad test is not well-suited to this GPU's architecture, or the measured score does not reflect the GPU's theoretical capabilities.

For rendering workloads, the GPU's raw specifications tell a more complete story. The 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth is well-suited for large textures and complex scenes. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated features. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute is substantial for GPU-accelerated rendering engines that leverage general-purpose compute. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad compatibility with modern rendering applications.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a significant imbalance between CPU and GPU performance tiers. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. This 34-percentile-point gap suggests the CPU is capable of feeding far more demanding graphics workloads than the GPU's measured benchmark score indicates.

For CPU-bound workloads — such as physics simulation, data compression, encryption, and compiling — the i9-13900KF's PassMark scores (data compression at 786,218, data encryption at 46,186, and find prime numbers at 225) show a processor that will rarely be the limiting factor. The multi-threaded 3DMark score of 15,405 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 48,855 further confirm that the CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded compute without becoming a constraint.

For GPU-bound workloads, the RTX 5090 D V2's Steel Nomad score of 16,504 places it in a mid-pack position relative to all GPUs. However, the GPU's theoretical specifications — 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth, and 24 GB VRAM — suggest capabilities that the single benchmark may not fully represent. In gaming scenarios, the GPU is likely to be the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions, while at lower resolutions the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,188, Cinebench R23 single-core of 6,897) should prevent it from bottlenecking.

The FPS scaling picture is absent from the data — no measuredFps rows exist for this combination. Based on the benchmark scores, the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 59th percentile suggests that in frame-rate-limited scenarios, the GPU will typically be the constraining component, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases. The CPU's 32 threads and high boost clock of 5.80 GHz provide ample headroom for even the most demanding game engines.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KF is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename), manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The base clock runs at 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. Cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3 cache.

The CPU's performance profile is defined by exceptional multi-threading. The 3DMark max-threads score of 15,405 versus the 16-thread score of 11,177 shows that the additional threads beyond 16 provide meaningful scaling — a 37.8% improvement. This indicates the 24-core configuration is well-utilized in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855 and Geekbench multi-core of 22,486 place the CPU in the upper echelon of desktop processors.

Single-thread performance is equally strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,188, Cinebench R23 single-core of 6,897, and Geekbench single-core of 2,668. The 5.80 GHz boost clock is among the highest available, and the unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,584 confirms strong per-core performance.

Real-world workload implications are clear from the data. The PassMark integer math score of 206,859 and floating-point math of 150,869 indicate strong general compute capability. Data compression at 786,218 and encryption at 46,186 show a processor well-suited to archival and security workloads. The extended instructions score of 46,084 suggests good SIMD performance for vectorized applications. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability, providing flexibility for workstation builds. PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes ensures high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and expansion.

Who Should Build It

The 93rd percentile CPU paired with a GPU at the 59th percentile creates a system that suits specific user profiles. Gamers playing at high resolutions where GPU load dominates will appreciate the CPU's headroom — the single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure that even the most CPU-intensive game logic and physics will not become a bottleneck. The 24 cores and 32 threads handle background tasks like streaming encoding, Discord, and browser tabs without impacting game performance.

Content creators working with video editing will benefit from the CPU's multi-threaded strength. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855 and PassMark multi-thread of 57,729 indicate fast rendering for effects and exports. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute accelerate GPU-accelerated effects and color grading, while the 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth handles large 4K and 8K timelines.

3D artists and animators will find the combination of 24 CPU cores and 170 RT cores compelling. CPU-based physics simulations and scene assembly benefit from the 32 threads, while GPU-based rendering leverages the RT and tensor cores. The 24 GB frame buffer accommodates large scenes and high-resolution textures.

Software developers compiling large codebases will see strong performance from the CPU's multi-threaded scores. The PassMark integer math of 206,859 and data compression of 786,218 indicate fast build times and efficient handling of large source trees. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking ensures it will handle concurrent virtual machines and containerized builds.

Students and small business users running office applications, spreadsheets, and database work will find the system substantially over-provisioned. The CPU's single-thread performance handles everyday tasks with ease, and the multi-threaded capability provides future-proofing for more demanding academic or business software.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Socket 1700 platform provides a mature upgrade ecosystem. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, allowing builders to choose between cost-effective DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The 125 W TDP is modest for a 24-core processor, leaving thermal headroom for sustained multi-threaded workloads.

The GPU's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures full bandwidth with the CPU's Gen 5, 20-lane PCIe support. The RTX 5090 D V2's 575 W TDP and suggested 950 W PSU rating indicate significant power delivery requirements. The dual-slot design and 304 mm length require a spacious case, while the single 16-pin power connector simplifies cabling.

A sensible next upgrade path would focus on the GPU, since the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking leaves minimal headroom for improvement on this platform. The GPU's 59th percentile score represents the system's weakest link; upgrading to a higher-performing GPU would better balance the platform. Alternatively, adding more memory or faster DDR5 modules could benefit memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads. The CPU's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking to extract additional performance without hardware changes.

The platform's ECC memory support is notable for workstation use, and the dual-channel memory bus with DDR5 support provides adequate bandwidth for the CPU's 24 cores. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU provide high-speed connectivity for NVMe storage and other expansion cards.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing Intel's Core i9-13900KF with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU represents the top of Intel's 13th Gen desktop lineup, ranking in the 93rd percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 61,841. The GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, delivers a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504, ranking in the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

The combined percentile of 76 reflects the imbalance between the two components. The CPU's exceptional multi-threaded performance — 48,855 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 15,405 in 3DMark max-threads — places it among the fastest desktop processors available. The GPU's measured performance, while respectable, sits closer to mid-pack when compared across the full GPU landscape. This pairing creates a system where the CPU is the dominant component in terms of relative performance tier, with the GPU providing solid but not class-leading graphics capability based on the available benchmark data.

The system's overall tier is high-end desktop, with the CPU carrying the performance weight. Builders seeking maximum graphics performance would need to look at GPUs ranking higher than the 59th percentile, while those prioritizing CPU compute will find this combination well-suited to their needs.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, and the dataIsMeasured field is false. All frame rate discussion below is estimated from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations rather than measured results.

Based on the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile, gaming performance will be heavily influenced by resolution and game title. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 1,188, Cinebench R23 single-core 6,897) will drive high frame rates, but the GPU may become the limiting factor in less demanding titles where frame rates exceed the GPU's rendering capacity. At 1440p, the balance shifts toward the GPU, and the RTX 5090 D V2's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth will handle high-resolution textures without memory pressure.

At 4K, the GPU will be the primary determinant of frame rates. The Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 suggests performance in the range of mid-pack GPUs, which at 4K ultra settings would translate to playable but not exceptional frame rates in most titles. The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced and DLSS-enhanced games, potentially improving effective performance through upscaling techniques.

Esports and competitive titles at lower settings would run at high frame rates given the CPU's capability, though the GPU's mid-pack benchmark position may cap maximum frame rates in less demanding games. The absence of measured FPS data means these estimates carry significant uncertainty; actual gaming performance could vary based on driver optimization, game engine characteristics, and thermal management.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and 5.80 GHz boost clock ensure that game logic and physics calculations never bottleneck frame delivery. The GPU's 59th percentile score suggests it will be the limiting factor at high refresh rates, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where CPU overhead is lower.

Streaming: The 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample capacity for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark multi-thread score of 57,729 indicates the CPU can handle x264 encoding while maintaining game performance, with headroom for overlays, chat applications, and browser tabs.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 48,855 and PassMark floating-point math of 150,869 accelerate timeline scrubbing, effect rendering, and export encoding. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute handle GPU-accelerated effects and color grading, while the 1.34 TB/s bandwidth moves large video files efficiently.

3D rendering: The CPU's multi-threaded scores (3DMark max-threads 15,405, Geekbench multi-core 22,486) accelerate CPU-based rendering engines, while the GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced and AI-denoised rendering. The 24 GB frame buffer accommodates complex scenes with high-resolution textures.

Software development: The PassMark integer math score of 206,859 and data compression of 786,218 indicate fast compilation and efficient handling of large codebases. The 32 threads allow parallel builds, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps interactive development tools responsive.

Student and office work: This system is significantly over-provisioned for typical academic and office workloads. The single-thread scores (3DMark 1,188, Geekbench 2,668) handle document processing and spreadsheets with ease, while the multi-threaded capability provides headroom for data analysis, virtual machines, and scientific computing applications.

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