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Intel Core i9-13900KS

64,051 Benchmark Score
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8,558 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900KS + Intel Arc A380

This pairing combines Intel's flagship 13th Gen desktop processor with Intel's entry-level Arc 3 discrete GPU, creating one of the most lopsided CPU-to-GPU performance ratios in the database. The Core i9-13900KS sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 64,051, while the Arc A380 lands in the 44th percentile of GPUs with an average score of 8,558. The combined percentile for this desktop build is 69. Before examining performance details, it must be noted that no measured FPS rows exist for this exact CPU+GPU combination; the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data, so all frame rate discussions below are estimates derived from benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process from Intel. It features a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with a 150 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, with ECC memory supported as an option. The CPU runs on Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Benchmark results show a processor that scales exceptionally well across thread counts. The 3DMark scores progress from 1,226 in single-thread to 2,412 in 2-thread, 4,754 in 4-thread, 8,812 in 8-thread, 11,616 in 16-thread, and 16,243 at max threads. This scaling pattern indicates strong multi-core efficiency, with max-thread performance reaching 13.3 times the single-thread score — evidence that the 24-core configuration is well-utilized under heavy parallel workloads.

Cinebench results reinforce this picture. The R15 multi-core score of 5,177 versus single-core 730 gives a 7.1x scaling ratio. R20 jumps to 21,574 multi-core against 3,045 single-core, a 7.1x ratio. R23 reaches 51,368 multi-core and 7,252 single-core, again roughly 7.1x. The consistent scaling across Cinebench versions suggests the processor maintains its multi-threaded advantage regardless of workload intensity. Geekbench scores of 23,607 multi-core and 2,771 single-core show an 8.5x ratio, while PassMark multithread score of 60,644 against single-thread 4,712 yields a 12.9x ratio.

The PassMark specialty tests reveal workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 211,027, floating-point math scores 154,805, and extended instructions score 48,217. Data compression reaches 814,838, while data encryption hits 47,772. Random string sorting achieves 90,257, and find prime numbers scores 257. Physics processing scores 3,441. These numbers indicate a processor that excels at integer-heavy tasks like compilation and data processing, with strong floating-point capabilities for scientific computing.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Core i9-13900KS sits remarkably close to several competitors. The AMD EPYC 7343 averages 64,202, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 averages 63,765, putting the Intel part 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F averages 64,438, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 averages 64,640, 0.9% higher. This cluster of results — all within 1% of each other — suggests that at the very top of the CPU performance spectrum, architectural differences matter less than thermal and power delivery headroom.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 64,051 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is elite territory, but the nearest rival data shows the margin over the field is razor-thin. The EPYC 7343, a server-class chip, beats it by just 0.2%. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 trails by 0.4%. The Core Ultra 7 265F and 265 lead by 0.6% and 0.9% respectively. The Core i9-13900KS is effectively tied with these competitors — the differences are within measurement noise for most real-world applications.

The GPU side tells a very different story. The Arc A380 averages 8,558, placing it in the 44th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5170M at 8,595 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8870M at 8,462 (1.1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8,458 (1.2% lower), and the AMD Radeon 880M at 8,436 (1.4% lower). The Arc A380 is clustered with mobile and integrated-class graphics solutions from several generations ago, despite being a discrete desktop card.

The combined percentile of 69 for this build reflects the massive gap between CPU and GPU performance tiers. The CPU alone would place this system in the top 7% of all processors, but the GPU drags the overall package down to roughly the 69th percentile of combined performance. This disparity has profound implications for every workload that touches the GPU, and it means the CPU will sit idle waiting for the GPU to finish rendering frames in graphics-bound tasks.

In compute benchmarks, the Arc A380 scores 38,224 in Geekbench OpenCL and 36,736 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark GPU compute scores 2,762. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 808. These numbers place the GPU firmly in entry-level territory, with compute performance roughly 14x lower than what the CPU achieves in PassMark multithread scoring (60,644 vs 2,762), though these are different benchmark suites and not directly comparable.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A380 is built on the DG2-128 chip using Xe-HPG architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The transistor density works out to 45.9 million per mm². Base clock is 2000 MHz with a boost clock of 2050 MHz. Memory clocks run at 1937 MHz, translating to 15.5 Gbps effective. The card has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU contains 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation units. It has 8 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 65.60 GPixel/s and texture rate is 131.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 4.198 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 8.397 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. The card draws 75 W TDP, requires a 250 W suggested PSU, and uses a single 8-pin power connector. It is a dual-slot card measuring 222 mm (8.7 inches) in length, 114 mm (4.5 inches) in height, and 42 mm (1.7 inches) in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8.

For API support, the Arc A380 handles DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means it supports modern rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders, though the hardware is entry-level. The 8 RT cores are present for ray-traced workloads, but their performance will be limited by the overall low compute throughput.

The PassMark DirectX scores show a peculiar pattern: DirectX 9 scores 73, DirectX 10 scores 37, DirectX 11 scores 38, and DirectX 12 scores 35. These are extremely low numbers, indicating that legacy graphics APIs run poorly on this architecture. The DirectX 9 score being roughly double the DirectX 10/11/12 scores suggests the driver and hardware combination has unusual API performance characteristics. The G2D score of 610 and G3D score of 6,252 further contextualize the GPU's capabilities — 2D performance is modest, and 3D performance is entry-level.

The 186.0 GB/s memory bandwidth on a 96-bit bus is a significant constraint. Modern games at 1080p with high textures can easily exceed this bandwidth, causing the GPU to become memory-bound before compute limits are reached. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is workable for 1080p gaming but will struggle with high-resolution textures or ray-traced effects that expand memory footprints.

Gaming Performance

Since the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The data clearly indicates that gaming performance will be limited almost entirely by the Arc A380.

The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 16,243 and single-thread score of 1,226 suggest it can feed frames to virtually any GPU without becoming the bottleneck. Even the most demanding simulation-heavy games would struggle to stress this processor at typical gaming loads. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,712 further confirms strong per-core performance for game logic and physics calculations.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 808 places it in entry-level territory. Based on this score and the G3D score of 6,252, 1080p gaming at ultra settings would likely achieve frame rates in the 20-35 FPS range for modern AAA titles. Dropping to medium or low settings would be necessary to reach playable 60 FPS in most games. E-sports titles like competitive shooters and MOBAs, which are less GPU-intensive, might reach 60-90 FPS at 1080p with adjusted settings.

At 1440p, the Arc A380 would struggle significantly. The bandwidth limitation of 186.0 GB/s and the modest 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance would likely result in sub-30 FPS performance at ultra settings for most modern games, even with the powerful CPU feeding frames. The 6 GB VRAM would also become a limiting factor at this resolution with high-quality textures.

The DirectX API score discrepancies suggest that games running on DirectX 11 might see particularly poor performance, while DirectX 12 titles could perform relatively better. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 808, which is a DirectX 12 test, indicates the architecture handles modern APIs more efficiently than legacy ones. However, even the best-case scenario leaves this GPU in entry-level gaming territory.

For ray-traced gaming, the 8 RT cores are present but the low overall compute throughput means ray tracing would likely be limited to 1080p with reduced effects or used sparingly in hybrid rendering modes. The FP16 performance of 8.397 TFLOPS suggests some AI-enhanced rendering features could run at moderate efficiency, but the lack of dedicated tensor cores means these workloads share resources with general compute.

FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 69, reflecting a desktop build where the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile but the GPU ranks only in the 44th percentile.

Q: How does the Core i9-13900KS compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 0.2% higher with 64,202 average. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 0.4% lower at 63,765. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 0.6% higher at 64,438, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 0.9% higher at 64,640.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the Arc A380 provide?

A: The GPU has 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth from 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, with memory running at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective).

Q: Does the Core i9-13900KS support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP and suggested PSU for the Arc A380?

A: The GPU has a 75 W TDP and the suggested PSU is 250 W. It uses a single 8-pin power connector.

Q: What APIs does the Arc A380 support?

A: It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How does the Arc A380 compare to the AMD Radeon 880M?

A: The Arc A380 averages 8,558, which is 1.4% higher than the Radeon 880M's 8,436. The Arc A380 is also 1.2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 8870M.

Who Should Build It

This build targets users who need extreme CPU compute power for productivity but have modest GPU requirements. Software developers compiling large codebases would benefit from the 24-core, 32-thread configuration, with PassMark integer math at 211,027 and data compression at 814,838 indicating strong compilation throughput.

Students in computer science or data science programs could leverage the CPU's multi-threaded performance for parallel computing coursework, while the GPU handles basic visualization needs. The 93rd percentile CPU ranking means research workloads like simulations or numerical analysis would run quickly.

Small business workstations running database operations, financial modeling, or engineering analysis software would see excellent CPU performance. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations where data integrity is critical.

Content creators working primarily with CPU-based rendering or encoding would find value here. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,368 indicates strong performance in CPU-based 3D rendering, though GPU-accelerated rendering would be severely limited by the Arc A380.

Gamers should not choose this configuration. The GPU's 44th percentile ranking and entry-level scores mean 1080p gaming at high settings would be marginal, and 1440p gaming would be frustratingly slow. This is not a gaming build despite the powerful CPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The bottleneck analysis is unambiguous: the Arc A380 limits every graphics-related workload, while the Core i9-13900KS has headroom to spare. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 16,243 versus the GPU's Steel Nomad score of 808 illustrates the 20x performance gap in their respective benchmark categories.

In gaming, the CPU could feed frames at rates far exceeding what the GPU can render. The CPU's single-thread score of 1,226 in 3DMark and 4,712 in PassMark would handle game logic and physics without breaking a sweat, while the GPU's G3D score of 6,252 would cap frame rates at entry-level levels. Even the most CPU-intensive games would see the GPU as the limiting factor.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts depending on the task. CPU-only tasks like code compilation, data compression (814,838 PassMark score), and encryption (47,772) would run at elite levels, with the CPU reaching near its full potential. GPU-accelerated tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering with GPU compute, or machine learning inference would be severely constrained by the GPU's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 2,762 PassMark GPU compute score.

The memory subsystem adds another layer of imbalance. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than adequate for its compute capabilities, but the GPU's 186.0 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for its workload. A system with this CPU would typically pair with a GPU offering 3-5x more bandwidth to maintain balance.

The FPS scaling evidence, while estimated, confirms this analysis. At 1080p, the GPU would likely be the bottleneck in most titles. At 1440p, the GPU would be even more constrained. The CPU would remain at low utilization in gaming scenarios, potentially drawing unnecessary power and generating heat without contributing to frame rates.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs Intel's top-tier 13th Gen consumer processor with Intel's entry-level Alchemist GPU. The Core i9-13900KS represents the pinnacle of Raptor Lake-S desktop architecture, with 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 6.00 GHz boost clock. The Arc A380 is the smallest discrete GPU in Intel's Arc 3 lineup, using the DG2-128 chip with 1,024 shading units and 6 GB GDDR6 memory.

The overall tier from the percentiles shows a build at the 69th combined percentile — solidly above average but far from what the CPU alone would suggest. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking indicates top-tier processing power, while the GPU's 44th percentile reveals entry-level graphics. This is a workstation-oriented pairing rather than a balanced gaming or content creation system.

The launch MSRP of the CPU was $699, and the GPU launched at $149, but these figures represent historical launch pricing only. The production status shows the CPU as active while the GPU is end-of-life, with Battlemage listed as its successor. This suggests the GPU is at the end of its commercial lifecycle, while the CPU remains current.

The build class is desktop, meaning this targets traditional tower systems with discrete components. The CPU's Socket 1700 and the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are standard desktop form factors. The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Core i9-13900KS uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The platform provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Arc A380 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, meaning the GPU runs at half the available lanes at one generation older. This leaves PCIe Gen 5 lanes available for storage or other expansion cards.

The CPU is unlocked with a multiplier unlocked feature, and it has an active production status. This means enthusiasts can overclock, though the 150 W TDP suggests thermal headroom may be limited without robust cooling. The 10 nm process from Intel and 257 mm² die size indicate a large, power-hungry chip that would benefit from a capable air cooler or liquid cooling solution.

The GPU's end-of-life production status and 75 W TDP make it a clear candidate for replacement. The suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU leaves substantial headroom — a typical 650-750 W power supply for the CPU alone would have plenty of capacity for a more powerful GPU. The single 8-pin power connector on the Arc A380 indicates minimal power delivery requirements.

A sensible next upgrade would be replacing the Arc A380 with a higher-tier GPU that matches the CPU's performance class. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and ability to feed frames at extreme rates means it could support a GPU with 3-4x the Arc A380's performance without becoming a bottleneck. The PCIe 4.0 x8 slot would accept any modern GPU, and the 20-lane PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU ensures adequate bandwidth for future cards.

The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility, though the 89.6 GB/s bandwidth is fixed regardless of memory type. ECC memory support adds options for workstation reliability. The Socket 1700 platform is at the end of its generation with Raptor Lake, so future CPU upgrades would require a motherboard change to move to newer sockets.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not recommended. The Arc A380's 44th percentile GPU ranking and estimated sub-60 FPS at 1080p ultra settings in modern titles make high-refresh gaming impossible. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (1,226 in 3DMark, 4,712 in PassMark) would support high frame rates, but the GPU caps performance far below that threshold.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads could handle software encoding at high quality without impacting gaming performance, given the GPU's low utilization in most titles. The PassMark data compression score of 814,838 suggests strong real-time encoding capability, though the GPU's lack of dedicated encoding hardware for modern codecs would push encoding to the CPU.

Video editing: CPU-based editing workflows would perform excellently. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,368 indicates fast rendering and export times for codecs that use CPU encoding. However, GPU-accelerated effects, timeline scrubbing with heavy color correction, and GPU-based encoding would be limited by the Arc A380's 4.198 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 6 GB VRAM.

3D rendering: CPU rendering would be exceptional, with the 24-core configuration delivering R20 multi-core scores of 21,574 and R15 multi-core of 5,177. GPU rendering would be severely constrained, with the Arc A380's PassMark GPU compute score of 2,762 suggesting long render times for GPU-accelerated engines.

Software development: Excellent fit. The 24-core, 32-thread configuration with PassMark integer math at 211,027 and extended instructions at 48,217 indicates rapid compilation of large codebases. The 36 MB shared L3 cache helps with frequently accessed data. The GPU is sufficient for basic IDE rendering and 2D workloads (G2D score 610).

Student and office work: Overkill for most student and office tasks. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking provides far more processing power than typical productivity software requires. The GPU's 44th percentile ranking handles office suites and web browsing without issue. This configuration would be cost-ineffective for basic productivity, but would excel in engineering or data science student workloads that leverage multi-core processing.