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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900KS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Top 3% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

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96%

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98%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900KS

64,051 Benchmark Score

Top 4% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

77,712 Benchmark Score

Top 2% Market Ranking

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30-60

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60-85

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85-100

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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

The Intel Core i9-13900KS paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D represents the absolute current-generation of desktop computing hardware. This combination places the 24-core Raptor Lake flagship alongside NVIDIA’s newest Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU, creating a desktop build that targets the 93rd percentile of all systems. The data set contains no measured FPS rows for this exact combination, so all gaming performance figures are estimates derived from the individual component benchmark scores, not direct measurements. This analysis interprets the available benchmark data to outline what users can expect from this pairing.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform using the Raptor Lake architecture. This socket supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The platform includes ECC memory support, which is a notable feature for workstation users who require error correction in their computations. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 connectivity with 20 lanes directly from the processor, enabling high-speed connections for the latest storage devices and graphics cards.

The GPU connects via a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support. With a TDP of 150 watts for the CPU and 575 watts for the GPU, the suggested power supply is 950 watts. This headroom is substantial, allowing for stable operation under full load without power supply strain. The system uses a single 16-pin power connector for the GPU, which is the modern standard for high-end cards.

For users considering an upgrade path, the Socket 1700 platform is at the end of its lifecycle with the 13th generation. However, the 13900KS represents the pinnacle of this platform, so any future CPU upgrade would require a motherboard change. The more practical upgrade path involves memory, as the platform supports both DDR4 and DDR5, allowing users to migrate to faster memory technologies if they are not already using them. The GPU, with its PCIe 5.0 interface, is forward-compatible with newer platforms, making it a component that can carry over to a future system build.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmark results show a processor that excels across all threading levels. In the 3DMark tests, the 13900KS scores 1,226 in single-thread, 2,412 in 2-thread, 4,754 in 4-thread, 8,812 in 8-thread, 11,616 in 16-thread, and 16,243 in max-thread tests. These scores demonstrate excellent scaling from single-core to multi-core workloads. The Cinebench R23 results are particularly impressive, with a multi-core score of 51,368 and a single-core score of 7,252, indicating strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded tasks.

The GPU benchmark scores are equally commanding. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 5090 D scores 14,326. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 310,674, and the Vulkan score is 376,915. PassMark G3D shows a score of 44,065, while GPU compute reaches 28,396. These figures place the GPU in the 92nd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 77,712.

The combined picture shows a system with exceptional balanced performance. The CPU holds the 93rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 64,051, sitting just 0.2% below the AMD EPYC 7343 and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390. The combined percentile for this build is 93, indicating that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of desktop systems currently in use.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz for 28 Gbps effective speed.

Memory configuration is substantial: 32 GB of GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This immense memory capacity and bandwidth are critical for high-resolution textures and large datasets in rendering workloads. The GPU includes 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. For ray tracing, there are 170 RT cores, and for AI acceleration, 680 tensor cores.

The benchmark scores reflect the hardware capabilities. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 indicates strong rasterization performance. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 is particularly noteworthy, suggesting excellent API efficiency. The PassMark G3D score of 44,065 places this GPU in the 92nd percentile, with the nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% behind). For rendering, the combination of 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth means large scenes and complex shaders can be handled without memory swapping, which is a critical advantage for professional 3D work.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: With a CPU that scores 7,252 in Cinebench R23 single-core and a GPU that achieves 44,065 in PassMark G3D, this system is built for high-refresh gaming. The single-thread performance ensures game engines that rely on one or two main threads will not bottleneck, while the GPU’s massive compute resources handle frame rendering at high rates.

Streaming: The combination of the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads with the GPU’s NVENC capabilities makes this an ideal streaming rig. The PassMark multi-thread score of 60,644 indicates the CPU can handle game logic and encoding simultaneously without performance degradation.

Video Editing: Video editing software benefits from both high core counts and strong single-thread performance. The Geekbench multi-core score of 23,607 and single-core score of 2,771 show balanced capabilities for timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The GPU’s 32 GB VRAM allows for smooth playback of high-resolution footage with effects applied.

3D Rendering: The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 5,177 and R20 score of 21,574 demonstrate serious CPU rendering capability. The GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 170 RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing that dramatically speeds up final frame renders.

Software Development: Compilation tasks are heavily multi-threaded, and the CPU’s 51,368 Cinebench R23 multi-core score will significantly reduce build times. The PassMark data compression score of 814,838 and encryption score of 47,772 indicate strong performance for code repositories and build artifact handling.

Student and Office Work: While this system is overkill for basic office tasks, the PassMark single-thread score of 4,712 ensures snappy application responsiveness. The 32 GB VRAM and 24 cores provide headroom for any future computational coursework, though the 950 W suggested PSU makes this a power-hungry choice for a dorm room.

Who Should Build It

This system targets enthusiasts and professionals who demand maximum performance across all workloads. Gamers playing at 4K resolution will benefit from the GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, ensuring texture-heavy titles run without stutter. Content creators working with 8K video or complex 3D scenes will utilize the full 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability. Software developers compiling large codebases will see reduced build times from the 24-core CPU. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support and high compute throughput will find the platform suitable, though the power requirements demand a robust infrastructure. Students in computer science or digital arts programs who need a system that will remain relevant through graduation will be well-served by the 93rd percentile combined performance.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All gaming performance figures discussed here are estimates derived from the component benchmark scores. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7,252 indicates strong frame pacing in games that are single-thread bound. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 suggests excellent DirectX 12 performance for modern titles.

For 1080p gaming, the CPU’s single-thread performance will be the limiting factor in some esports titles, but the 6.00 GHz boost clock ensures this limit is very high. At 1440p, the GPU begins to take more responsibility for frame rates, and the 44,065 PassMark G3D score indicates this system will handle high refresh rates easily. For 4K gaming, the 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth become critical, preventing memory-related frame drops in the most demanding titles. The RTX 5090 D’s 170 RT cores will provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing, with estimated performance far exceeding what rasterization-only cards of previous generations could achieve.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a well-balanced system where the CPU and GPU complement each other. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking are closely matched, meaning neither component dramatically outclasses the other. In gaming workloads, the CPU’s single-thread performance (7,252 in Cinebench R23 single-core) will handle game logic, while the GPU’s compute resources render frames. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 11,616 shows the CPU can feed the GPU in multi-threaded game engines.

For productivity workloads, the balance shifts depending on the task. In 3D rendering, the GPU’s 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 will dominate, with the CPU providing scene setup and physics calculations. In software compilation, the CPU’s 51,368 Cinebench R23 multi-core score is the primary driver, with the GPU largely idle. The PassMark GPU compute score of 28,396 indicates the GPU can accelerate some compute tasks, but the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads are the workhorse for general computing. The 950 W suggested PSU provides sufficient headroom for both components to reach their boost clocks simultaneously without power throttling.

FAQ

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900KS supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation stability.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this platform?

A: The dual-channel memory bus provides 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

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

A: The 13900KS has an average benchmark score of 64,051, which is 0.2% below the AMD EPYC 7343 and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 D has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance close to any other cards?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 77,712, which is 1.1% below the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT.

Q: What power supply is recommended for this build?

A: The suggested PSU is 950 W, accounting for the CPU’s 150 W TDP and the GPU’s 575 W TDP.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the 13900KS includes UHD Graphics 770, providing a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is unavailable.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. The die size is 257 mm², and the CPU features a base clock of 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Benchmark results show a processor that excels in both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,368 places this CPU in the 93rd percentile of all processors. The single-core score of 7,252 is equally impressive, indicating excellent performance for legacy applications that rely on one thread. The Geekbench multi-core score of 23,607 and single-core score of 2,771 provide additional confirmation of balanced performance.

The PassMark tests reveal specific strengths: data compression at 814,838, data encryption at 47,772, floating-point math at 154,805, and integer math at 211,027. The multi-thread score of 60,644 shows the CPU scales well with core count. The 3DMark tests demonstrate strong scaling from 2 threads (2,412) to max threads (16,243), with the 16-thread score of 11,616 being particularly relevant for gaming workloads that use up to 16 threads. The nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7343 (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.6% slower), showing this CPU is competitively positioned against both server and mobile-class processors.

Build Overview

This build pairs the Intel Core i9-13900KS with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in a desktop configuration. The CPU, released on 2023-01-11 with a launch MSRP of $699, is from the Core 13th Gen series. The GPU, released on 2025-01-29 with a launch MSRP of 2,299 USD, is from the GeForce 50-series. The combination achieves a combined percentile of 93, placing it in the top 7% of all systems.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 64,051 places it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 77,712 places it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. This close percentile alignment indicates a balanced system where neither component is severely bottlenecked by the other. The GPU’s 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth make it suitable for the most demanding visual workloads, while the CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads handle multithreaded productivity tasks. The desktop form factor with a dual-slot GPU and 304 mm length requires a full-tower case for comfortable installation. This is a top-tier build for enthusiasts and professionals who require the highest performance available in a desktop platform, with the 93rd percentile ranking confirming its position at the forefront of consumer hardware.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900KS + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

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Performance Tiers Explained

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Upgrade Path and Platform

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Balance and Bottleneck

FAQ

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4K Gaming Performance

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