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96%
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74%

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Intel Core i9-13900KS

64,051 Benchmark Score
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The Intel Core i9-13900KS and Intel Arc B770 form a desktop pairing that combines a 24-core flagship processor with a mid-range graphics card featuring 16 GB of memory. The data indicates a system with a combined percentile ranking of 72, placing it ahead of a majority of configurations, yet the pairing reveals a significant imbalance in processing power versus graphical capability. This analysis examines the benchmark scores to understand the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases for this specific combination.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, which is among the highest clock speeds available in the data. The chip features a substantial cache hierarchy, including 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and a 36 MB shared L3 cache. This configuration supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Benchmark results show exceptional scaling from low to high thread counts. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 1226 in single-thread, 2412 in 2-thread, 4754 in 4-thread, 8812 in 8-thread, 11616 in 16-thread, and 16243 in max-thread tests. This scaling pattern indicates robust multi-threading efficiency, with the max-thread score representing a 13.2x improvement over single-thread performance. Cinebench results reinforce this picture: the R23 multicore score of 51368 is 7.1x higher than the single-core score of 7252.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i9-13900KS sits in a tight competitive cluster. The AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64202 with a delta of -0.2%, meaning the i9 is essentially tied with this server-class chip. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 is 0.4% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 265 are 0.6% and 0.9% behind respectively. This places the i9-13900KS at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 93% of processors in the database.

Real-world workload implications are clear from the raw scores. The Passmark integer math score of 211027 and floating-point math score of 154805 suggest strong performance in computational tasks like code compilation and scientific simulations. The data compression score of 814838 indicates rapid file archiving and decompression capabilities. For software development, the combination of high single-thread scores (Geekbench single-core 2771) and massive multi-thread scores (Geekbench multicore 23607) means both compile times and interactive responsiveness are excellent. The processor's 150 W TDP with an unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking headroom, though the data does not specify thermal requirements beyond the base TDP.

FAQ

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

A: The i9-13900KS has an average benchmark score of 64051, placing it at the 93rd percentile. It is essentially tied with the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, -0.2% delta), slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (63765, 0.4% delta), and ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438, -0.6% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (64640, -0.9% delta).

Q: What kind of memory does this CPU support?

A: The i9-13900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types across a dual-channel memory bus. It provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth and includes ECC memory support, which is notable for workstation reliability.

Q: Does the CPU include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. This provides basic display output capabilities without needing a discrete GPU, though the system in question pairs it with the Arc B770.

Q: What is the process node and architecture of this processor?

A: The i9-13900KS uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-S codename. The die size is 257 mm², and it is manufactured by Intel.

Q: How does the CPU perform in single-threaded versus multi-threaded tasks?

A: In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 7252 while the multicore score is 51368, a 7.1x ratio. 3DMark tests show scaling from 1226 in single-thread to 16243 in max-thread, indicating strong multi-threading efficiency without compromising single-thread speed.

Q: What PCIe features does the processor offer?

A: The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This supports high-bandwidth devices like modern NVMe SSDs and GPUs, though the paired GPU uses PCIe 4.0.

Q: When was this processor released?

A: The release date is January 11, 2023, and it has a launch MSRP of $699. It remains in active production with the part number SRMBX.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, this CPU provides massive headroom. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 8812 and single-thread score of 1226 indicate the processor can feed frames rapidly, though the GPU becomes the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios. The i9-13900KS is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the 24 cores and 32 threads. The Passmark multithread score of 60644 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 51368 show ample compute for encoding video while gaming simultaneously. The data compression score of 814838 aids in recording and file management workflows.

Video editing workloads leverage both the CPU and GPU. The high multi-thread scores accelerate rendering and export tasks, while the Geekbench multicore score of 23607 suggests smooth timeline scrubbing and effect processing. The 16 GB GPU memory helps with large project files.

3D rendering is a strong suit for this processor. Cinebench R20 multicore score of 21574 and R15 multicore score of 5177 indicate fast ray tracing and rasterization performance in CPU-bound renderers. The floating-point math score of 154805 supports physics simulations and complex scene calculations.

Software development benefits from the balanced performance. The single-thread scores (Geekbench 2771, Passmark single-thread 4712) ensure responsive IDEs, while the multi-thread scores accelerate compilation. The extended instructions score of 48217 suggests strong SIMD performance for optimized code.

Student and office work is massively over-served by this CPU. The 2-thread 3DMark score of 2412 and 4-thread score of 4754 show that even light workloads are executed instantly. However, the 150 W TDP and high-end positioning make this a specialized choice rather than a general-purpose office machine.

Balance and Bottleneck

The combined percentile of 72 indicates this system outperforms 72% of configurations, but the component balance is heavily skewed toward the CPU. The i9-13900KS sits at the 93rd percentile among CPUs, while the Arc B770 sits at the 50th percentile among GPUs. This creates a significant gap where the processor is waiting on the graphics card in most scenarios.

For CPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, software compilation, and data processing, the system performs at near-flagship levels. The Passmark multithread score of 60644 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 51368 place it among the fastest processors available. In these tasks, the GPU is irrelevant, and the system delivers exceptional performance.

For GPU-bound workloads like gaming and GPU-accelerated rendering, the Arc B770 becomes the limiting factor. The 50th percentile GPU ranking means half of all GPUs perform better, capping the system's gaming potential regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 11616 shows the CPU can handle game logic and physics, but frame rates will be dictated by the GPU's 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The FPS scaling evidence comes from the CPU's thread scaling. The 8-thread score of 8812 versus 16-thread score of 11616 (a 31.8% improvement) and max-thread score of 16243 (a 84.3% improvement over 8-thread) shows that modern games using 8 or fewer threads are well within the CPU's comfort zone. The bottleneck in gaming is unequivocally the GPU.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 64051, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7343, scores 64202 with a -0.2% delta, showing statistical parity. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at 64438 (-0.6% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 at 64640 (-0.9% delta) are slightly ahead but within 1%, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 at 63765 (0.4% delta) sits just behind.

Key CPU benchmark scores include: 3DMark single-thread 1226, 3DMark max-thread 16243, Cinebench R23 single-core 7252, Cinebench R23 multicore 51368, Geekbench single-core 2771, Geekbench multicore 23607, Passmark single-thread 4712, and Passmark multithread 60644. These scores consistently place the CPU in the top tier.

The GPU has an average benchmark score of 0 with no benchmark entries, but its percentile ranking is 50. The combined system percentile is 72, indicating that while the CPU pulls the average up, the GPU holds it back from the top quartile. The data shows no measured FPS values for this pairing, so all gaming performance is estimated from the component scores.

The combined picture shows a system that excels in CPU-intensive tasks but is average in GPU-intensive tasks. The 72nd combined percentile reflects this split personality, with the CPU at the 93rd percentile and GPU at the 50th percentile creating a weighted average.

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p resolution with high refresh rates will find this system capable, though the GPU will limit maximum frame rates. The 16 GB VRAM and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth support modern game textures, but the 50th percentile GPU ranking means it is not a top-tier gaming card. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 8812 ensures no CPU bottleneck at these resolutions.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development are the ideal audience. The CPU's 93rd percentile performance accelerates render times, code compilation, and data processing dramatically. The GPU's 16 GB memory and 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide adequate acceleration for GPU-accelerated effects and previews.

Students in computer science, engineering, or data science programs benefit from the CPU's massive multi-thread performance for simulations and model training. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running computations. However, the 150 W TDP and high-end CPU pricing make this a premium choice for academic work.

Small business workstations handling complex spreadsheets, databases, or virtualization workloads will see excellent performance. The Passmark data encryption score of 47772 and random string sorting score of 90257 indicate strong database and security performance. The CPU's 24 cores allow for multiple virtual machines without contention.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination, so all gaming frame rates are estimates based on the component benchmark scores. The data clearly shows the CPU is not the limiting factor in gaming, as its single-thread and multi-thread scores are both in the top tier.

Estimated gaming performance at 1080p ultra settings would be moderate, given the GPU's 50th percentile ranking. The Arc B770's 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can handle modern titles at medium to high settings, but it will not match top-tier GPUs. The 16 GB memory provides ample capacity for high-resolution textures.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more stressed, and frame rates would drop accordingly. The 256-bit memory bus and 2000 MHz memory clock (16 Gbps effective) provide 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient but not exceptional for this resolution. The 307.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 614.4 GTexel/s texture rate indicate balanced rasterization capabilities.

At 4K, the system would struggle to maintain high frame rates in demanding titles. The GPU's 50th percentile ranking means it falls short of the performance needed for consistent 4K gaming. The CPU would remain underutilized, with its 3DMark max-thread score of 16243 far exceeding what most games can use.

Ray tracing performance is supported through 32 dedicated RT cores, but the 50th percentile GPU ranking suggests this is not a strength. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure modern API access, but raw RT performance would be average.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i9-13900KS, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor, with the Intel Arc B770, a Battlemage architecture GPU. The CPU is a 10 nm Intel production with a 150 W TDP, while the GPU is a 5 nm TSMC production with a 225 W TDP. The combined percentile of 72 places this system in the upper-middle tier of all configurations.

The CPU represents the flagship of Intel's 13th generation Core series, with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The GPU is based on the Xe2-HPG architecture with 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

The system's overall tier is defined by its component split: the CPU at the 93rd percentile is a top-tier processor, while the GPU at the 50th percentile is mid-range. This creates a system that is exceptional for CPU-bound tasks and average for GPU-bound tasks. The combined percentile of 72 reflects this duality, positioning the build as a workstation-first configuration with decent gaming capability.

The GPU's 368 mm² die size and 5 nm process from TSMC indicate modern manufacturing, while the CPU's 257 mm² die on Intel's 10 nm process shows the architectural differences between the two components. The system requires a 550 W PSU according to the suggested PSU rating, with the GPU drawing 225 W and the CPU drawing 150 W.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B770 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, using the BMG-G31 chip manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, along with 32 dedicated ray tracing cores. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2100 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, with memory operating at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration includes 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial memory allocation that supports high-resolution textures and large datasets. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s, indicating balanced fill rates.

Compute performance is rated at 19.66 TFLOPS for FP32 and 39.32 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). This positions the GPU as a mid-range compute device, suitable for GPU-accelerated rendering and machine learning inference, though not competitive with high-end data center cards. The 225 W TDP requires dual power connectors (1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin) and a 550 W suggested PSU.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern APIs. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, supporting high refresh rates and multiple monitors. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16, matching the motherboard's capabilities despite the CPU offering PCIe Gen 5.

The 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates average performance relative to the entire GPU landscape. The lack of benchmark scores in the data means the ranking is based on specification analysis rather than measured tests. The predecessor is Alchemist, with a release date of December 31, 2025, suggesting this is a next-generation product.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses Intel Socket 1700, which is the platform for 12th and 13th generation Core processors. The motherboard must support this socket and provide dual-channel memory for either DDR4 or DDR5. The CPU offers 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, though the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16, leaving headroom for NVMe storage or other high-bandwidth devices.

Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for the CPU's demands, but upgrading to faster memory could improve performance in memory-sensitive workloads. ECC memory support adds reliability for professional use.

The PCIe Gen 5 capability from the CPU is not fully utilized by the GPU, which operates at PCIe 4.0. This allows for future upgrades to PCIe Gen 5 GPUs without changing the motherboard. The 20 CPU-only lanes provide ample connectivity for multiple NVMe drives or other expansion cards.

The suggested PSU is 550 W, which provides headroom above the combined 375 W TDP of CPU and GPU. This allows for overclocking the unlocked CPU multiplier or adding additional components. The GPU requires 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors, which are standard on modern PSUs.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU to match the CPU's performance level. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking is held back by the GPU's 50th percentile, so upgrading the GPU to a top-tier model would significantly raise the combined percentile. The platform supports this upgrade path through PCIe 4.0 x16 and the 550 W PSU provides some headroom, though a higher-wattage PSU may be needed for a flagship GPU.