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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900KS + Intel Arc A310

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96%

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85%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900KS

64,051 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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Intel Arc A310

7,550 Benchmark Score

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CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KS sits at the apex of Intel's 13th generation Raptor Lake desktop lineup, built on the Raptor Lake-S architecture with a 10 nm process from Intel. This is a 24-core, 32-thread processor with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, representing the highest boost frequency Intel has shipped in a mainstream desktop part. The core configuration is a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core split. The chip carries a 150 W TDP, which is a thermal design target that requires substantial cooling; benchmark results indicate this is a high-end desktop processor with a 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Caching is generous: each core gets 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with a shared 36 MB L3 pool. This large L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is critical for gaming and productivity workloads that exhibit temporal locality. The die size is 257 mm², and the processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel interface, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, making the chip viable for workstation-class reliability scenarios. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output and basic compute, though it is not a gaming solution.

Benchmark scores for the i9-13900KS are uniformly strong. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 51368 and the single-core score is 7252. The multicore figure indicates exceptional parallel throughput, while the single-core score shows why this chip excels in lightly threaded workloads like older games or office applications. Geekbench scores follow the same pattern: 23607 multicore and 2771 single-core. The 3DMark thread scaling tests tell a clear story: 2-thread score is 2412, 4-thread is 4754, 8-thread is 8812, 16-thread is 11616, and max-thread is 16243. This scaling curve shows near-linear gains through 16 threads and then a flattening as the memory subsystem and scheduler overhead begin to limit gains, but the max-thread score still represents a massive 6.7x improvement over the 2-thread result.

PassMark results reinforce the CPU's versatility. Multithread score is 60644, integer math is 211027, floating-point math is 154805, and extended instructions score 48217. Data compression hits 814838, while encryption scores 47772. The single-thread PassMark score is 4712, and prime number finding is 257. These numbers indicate that the i9-13900KS excels at both integer-heavy code compilation and floating-point scientific workloads, while the encryption score is comparatively modest relative to the CPU's overall power, suggesting that cryptographic workloads are not the primary design focus.

The average benchmark score for this CPU is 64051, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: the AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202 (-0.2% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64438 (-0.6% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 64640 (-0.9% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 63765 (+0.4% delta). This means the i9-13900KS is effectively tied with a server EPYC part and sits just below the newer Core Ultra 7 desktop chips in aggregate score, though the 13900KS has a higher single-core boost clock that gives it an edge in latency-sensitive tasks. For real workloads, the data shows this CPU is a top-tier choice for rendering, video encoding, and scientific simulation, while its single-thread performance keeps it competitive in older or poorly threaded applications.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900KS uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is the same socket used across 12th and 13th generation Core desktop processors. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving builders flexibility in choosing memory that fits their budget and performance needs. The dual-channel memory bus delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for most applications but will be a limiting factor in memory-bound workloads when compared to higher-bandwidth platforms. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, which allows for a modern GPU and one or two NVMe drives at full bandwidth. ECC memory support is present, which is a differentiator for small business workstations that require error correction in financial or scientific computing.

The CPU's 150 W TDP is the thermal design power, but the boost clock of 6.00 GHz requires that the motherboard power delivery and cooling solution can handle sustained loads. The suggested PSU for the combined CPU+GPU pairing is 200 W, which is remarkably low because the GPU in this configuration draws very little power. The Intel Arc A310 has a 30 W TDP and requires no power connectors, drawing all its power from the PCIe slot. This means the total system power draw is dominated almost entirely by the CPU, and a 200 W power supply is sufficient from a wattage standpoint, though the CPU's transient power spikes may warrant a higher-quality unit in practice.

For a sensible next upgrade, the data suggests the platform itself is the primary limitation. The i9-13900KS is already at the top of the Socket 1700 stack, so a CPU upgrade would require moving to a new socket (e.g., Intel's next-generation platform). The more impactful upgrade path is the GPU: the Arc A310 is a low-power entry card, and replacing it with a higher-end GPU would dramatically improve gaming and rendering performance without changing the CPU. The CPU has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, so a modern high-end GPU would not be bandwidth-limited. Memory can also be upgraded from DDR4 to DDR5 if the motherboard supports both, which would increase bandwidth and potentially improve performance in memory-sensitive tasks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a backup display output if the discrete GPU fails or is removed, reducing downtime for workstation users.

Benchmark Performance

The combined system percentile is 67, meaning this pairing outperforms roughly two-thirds of all desktop configurations in the database. That figure is dragged down significantly by the GPU, as the CPU alone sits in the 93rd percentile while the GPU sits in the 40th percentile. The CPU's average benchmark score of 64051 is within 1% of the AMD EPYC 7343 and the newer Intel Core Ultra 7 parts, confirming that the i9-13900KS remains competitive with server and next-generation desktop processors despite being from the previous generation. The GPU's average score of 7550 puts it within 1% of the AMD Radeon R7 250 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with a 1.4% lead over the AMD Radeon HD 8850M.

The CPU's benchmark results show a processor that scales well with thread count. Cinebench R15 multicore is 5177, R20 multicore is 21574, and R23 multicore is 51368, showing consistent scaling across rendering workloads. Single-core scores are equally impressive: R15 is 730, R20 is 3045, and R23 is 7252. The Geekbench multicore score of 23607 is strong for productivity, and the PassMark multithread score of 60644 places it among the fastest desktop processors. The GPU's benchmarks tell a different story: Geekbench OpenCL is 30607 and Vulkan is 28964, which are competitive with older mid-range cards, but the PassMark DirectX scores are weak — DirectX 9 is 69, DirectX 10 is 31, DirectX 11 is 33, and DirectX 12 is 29. The PassMark G3D score is 5433, and the GPU compute score is 2157. These numbers indicate that the Arc A310 is primarily a compute-oriented card with limited gaming performance, especially in modern DirectX 12 titles where it scores only 29.

The combined picture is a system with extreme CPU horsepower and very modest GPU capabilities. In CPU-bound workloads like compilation, 3D rendering, and data analysis, this system will perform at the level of a high-end workstation. In GPU-bound workloads like gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering, the system will perform at the level of an entry-level graphics card, which limits the practical use of the CPU's power.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck in this system is unambiguous: the Intel Arc A310 GPU limits essentially every graphics-heavy workload, while the CPU is never the limiting factor in any scenario. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 40th percentile ranking creates a massive imbalance. In gaming, the GPU will be the constraint at all resolutions, as even a lowly 1080p render will saturate the Arc A310's 2.688 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput and 124.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The GPU's 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus is a severe limitation for modern game textures, and the low pixel rate of 28.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 56.00 GTexel/s confirm that this is not a gaming-oriented part.

In CPU-bound productivity workloads, the GPU is irrelevant, and the i9-13900KS delivers performance that matches or exceeds the AMD EPYC 7343 and Intel Core Ultra 7 parts. However, in GPU-accelerated workflows — such as video encoding with hardware encoders, GPU-accelerated rendering, or machine learning inference — the Arc A310's 6 ray tracing cores and 768 shading units will be the limiting factor. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 5433 is roughly 18x lower than the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 60644, but that comparison is not directly meaningful; what matters is that any workload that offloads to the GPU will finish much slower than it would with a higher-end graphics card.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent because no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all FPS figures must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores. Given the GPU's performance tier, the system will deliver playable frame rates only in older or less demanding titles at low settings, and even then, the 4 GB VRAM will cause texture pop-in and stuttering in many modern games. For productivity, the CPU dominates, and the GPU is mostly a display output device rather than a compute accelerator.

Who Should Build It

This system targets a narrow but specific set of users: those who need extreme CPU performance for multi-threaded workloads and are willing to pair it with a minimal GPU because their primary tasks do not require graphics acceleration. The i9-13900KS is a top-tier desktop CPU in the 93rd percentile, so software developers compiling large codebases, researchers running simulations, and content creators doing CPU-based rendering will see excellent performance. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 211027 and floating-point math score of 154805 indicate strength in both code compilation and scientific computing. The data compression score of 814838 is useful for database administrators and data engineers.

For gamers, this system is not a sensible build. The Arc A310's 40th percentile GPU ranking means it will struggle at any resolution above 720p in modern titles, and the 4 GB VRAM will be exhausted quickly. The system is better suited as a workstation or server-like machine where the GPU is only used for basic display output or compute tasks that are not performance-critical. Students in computer science or engineering will benefit from the CPU's compile times, and small business workstations that run accounting software or databases will find the CPU headroom valuable. The ECC memory support makes this viable for financial modeling or any workload where data integrity is paramount.

The combined 67th percentile ranking means this system is above average overall, but that ranking is misleading because the CPU and GPU are so mismatched. A user should buy this configuration only if they have a clear CPU-bound workload and plan to add a better GPU later, or if they never intend to run graphics-intensive applications.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFps rows, so all gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximate. The Intel Arc A310's benchmark results — specifically the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 33 and DirectX 12 score of 29 — indicate that gaming performance is very low. These scores are roughly one-third to one-half of what a mid-range card like the GTX 1650 would achieve, and the GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, has a 1% higher average score in the database.

At 1080p with ultra settings, the Arc A310 will likely deliver frame rates in the 15-25 FPS range in modern AAA titles, which is below playable thresholds. At 720p or with low settings, the card might reach 30-40 FPS in esports titles like CS:GO or League of Legends, but the 4 GB VRAM will still be a constraint for texture quality. The GPU's 6 ray tracing cores are present, but the 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 throughput means ray-traced effects will be prohibitively slow. The 124.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 64-bit bus are both limiting factors for high-resolution textures, and the 4 GB capacity will cause stuttering in any game that requires more than 4 GB of VRAM, which includes most titles released after 2020.

The CPU's 3DMark scores do not help in gaming because the GPU is the bottleneck. Even with the i9-13900KS's exceptional single-thread score of 7252 in Cinebench R23, the game will not run faster than the GPU allows. For a playable gaming experience, the user would need to replace the GPU with a card that has at least 8 GB of VRAM and a PassMark G3D score above 10000, but that is outside the scope of this analysis.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 67, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all desktop configurations in the database. This is driven by the CPU's 93rd percentile, while the GPU sits in the 40th percentile.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-13900KS has an average benchmark score of 64051. It is 0.2% behind the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202), 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438), 0.9% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (64640), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (63765).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc A310 has an average benchmark score of 7550. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557), 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580), 1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (7472), and 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447).

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900KS supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability in financial or scientific computing.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock of the CPU?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz.

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

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this combination?

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

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") that pairs the Intel Core i9-13900KS — a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake flagship with a 6.00 GHz boost clock and a 93rd percentile CPU ranking — with the Intel Arc A310, a 4 GB entry-level GPU with a 40th percentile ranking and a 30 W TDP. The combined system sits at the 67th percentile overall. This is a fundamentally unbalanced configuration: the CPU is a top-tier workstation and gaming processor, while the GPU is a low-power display adapter suitable for basic compute or office use. The system is best described as a CPU-centric workstation with a placeholder GPU, and the overall tier is "above average" only because the CPU's high score pulls the average up.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, along with 6 ray tracing cores. The base and boost clocks are both 1750 MHz, and memory runs at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) across a 64-bit bus with 4 GB of GDDR6, yielding 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The FP32 throughput is 2.688 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 5.376 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 28.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 56.00 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores are modest. Geekbench OpenCL is 30607, and Vulkan is 28964. PassMark G3D is 5433, and GPU compute is 2157. DirectX scores are low: DirectX 9 is 69, DirectX 10 is 31, DirectX 11 is 33, and DirectX 12 is 29. The G2D score is 625. The average benchmark score is 7550, placing it in the 40th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R7 250 (7557, -0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (7580, -0.4%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (7472, +1%), and the AMD Radeon HD 8850M (7447, +1.4%).

For rendering workloads, the Arc A310 is not a viable accelerator. The 2.688 TFLOPS FP32 performance is far below what is needed for modern 3D rendering, and the 4 GB VRAM will spill over in any scene with complex textures or geometry. The 6 ray tracing cores are present, but the low shading throughput means ray-traced rendering will be extremely slow. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is modern, but the hardware lacks the compute resources to take advantage of these features. The 30 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it an efficient card for basic display output, but for any serious compute or gaming, the data shows this GPU is a significant bottleneck. The production status is end-of-life, and the successor is Battlemage, indicating Intel has moved on from this architecture tier.

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