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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900KS + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

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Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
96%
VS
GPU
90%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900KS

64,051 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000

17,789 Benchmark Score
Top 10% Market Ranking
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Market Position

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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
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

Mid-Range

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

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

Balance and Bottleneck

The pairing of the Intel Core i9-13900KS with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 creates an extreme imbalance in theoretical compute capacity, but the benchmark data reveals a more nuanced relationship than raw numbers suggest. The CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU manages only the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This 32-percentile gap is the single most defining characteristic of this build.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate overwhelming headroom in every threaded workload. In Cinebench R23, the i9-13900KS scores 51,368 in multi-core and 7,252 in single-core tests. The 3DMark thread scaling shows a clear pattern: 2-thread score of 2,412 doubles to 4,754 at 4 threads, nearly doubles again to 8,812 at 8 threads, and reaches 11,616 at 16 threads before topping out at 16,243 at maximum threads. This scaling curve indicates the processor continues to extract meaningful performance gains up to its full 32-thread count, meaning CPU-bound scenarios will rarely, if ever, hit a ceiling with this GPU.

The GPU presents the opposite picture. With a PassMark G3D score of 15,117 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873, the Quadro RTX 4000 sits in a performance class that modern mid-range gaming GPUs match or exceed. The nearest rival data confirms this: the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17,639 average, which is 0.9% higher than the Quadro's 17,789 average benchmark score. The Quadro RTX 4000 essentially trades blows with the RTX 4060 in aggregate benchmarks, though the RTX 4060 is a mainstream gaming card while the Quadro targets professional workflows.

In gaming workloads, the bottleneck is unequivocally the GPU. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 4,712 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,771 indicate ample processing power to feed even the most demanding frame generation pipelines. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 7.119 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s will saturate well before the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads become a limiting factor at any resolution. At 1080p, the CPU could theoretically push more frames than the GPU can render; at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload scales upward while the CPU's frame preparation time remains relatively constant, widening the bottleneck further.

For non-gaming workloads, the balance shifts depending on the task type. In GPU-compute applications like 3D rendering or machine learning inference, the Quadro RTX 4000's 288 tensor cores and 36 RT cores provide dedicated acceleration, but its 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance will still be the constraint in compute-heavy scenarios. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like software compilation, data compression (PassMark score of 814,838), or integer math (PassMark score of 211,027), the i9-13900KS operates with massive headroom, and the GPU idles or contributes minimally.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i9-13900KS a good match for the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000?

A: The CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU, sitting at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs compared to the GPU's 61st percentile. This means the GPU will be the limiting factor in graphics-intensive workloads, while the CPU offers substantial headroom for multi-threaded tasks.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance compared to its rivals?

A: The i9-13900KS averages a benchmark score of 64,051. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7343, scores 64,202, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 64,640, 0.9% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 63,765, which is 0.4% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The Quadro RTX 4000 has an average benchmark score of 17,789, while the RTX 4060 scores 17,639. The Quadro is 0.9% higher. Both cards sit at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, indicating they are in the same performance tier.

Q: Does the GPU support ray tracing and DLSS?

A: Yes, the Quadro RTX 4000 includes 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which enables ray-traced rendering and tensor-accelerated features.

Q: What memory does the CPU support?

A: The i9-13900KS supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory.

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific combination?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate discussions are estimated from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Q: What is the combined percentile ranking of this build?

A: The build achieves a combined percentile of 77, indicating it outperforms 77% of all recorded system configurations in the benchmark database.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 is a professional workstation card built on the Turing architecture using TSMC's 12 nm process. The die measures 545 mm² and contains 13,600 million transistors, making it a large chip by modern standards. It operates with a base clock of 1005 MHz and a boost clock of 1545 MHz, with 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units.

Memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 416.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1625 MHz with 13 Gbps effective data rate. This bandwidth figure positions the card firmly in the mid-range tier for its era, and modern workloads with large texture sets or high-resolution rendering may find the 8 GB capacity restrictive.

The compute capabilities are defined by 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is 7.119 TFLOPS, while FP16 reaches 14.24 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 98.88 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 222.5 GTexel/s. These figures indicate the card can handle professional rendering tasks adequately, but it will not compete with higher-tier workstation GPUs for heavy 3D simulation or large-scale AI model training.

The card's benchmark results tell a story of modest performance. The PassMark G3D score of 15,117 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873 is a modern benchmark that stresses current-generation graphics features. Geekbench scores show OpenCL at 74,540 and Vulkan at 78,844, which are respectable but not exceptional. The PassMark DirectX scores reveal the card's age: DirectX 9 scores 205, DirectX 10 scores 108, DirectX 11 scores 128, and DirectX 12 scores only 52. The DirectX 12 score being the lowest of the four indicates that the card's architecture does not efficiently handle modern API overhead.

The GPU's nearest rival comparison highlights its positioning. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17,666 average, which is 0.7% lower. The GeForce RTX 4060 scores 17,639, 0.9% lower. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics scores 17,588, 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17,551, 1.4% lower. This clustering means the Quadro RTX 4000 sits at the top of a very tight performance band, but it is not meaningfully faster than any of these alternatives. The card's professional features — single-slot design, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a and 1x USB Type-C outputs, and 160 W TDP with a single 8-pin power connector — are its primary differentiators rather than raw speed.

Who Should Build It

The target user for this CPU+GPU combination is someone who needs extreme processor muscle but only moderate graphics capability. The i9-13900KS with its 24 cores and 32 threads is designed for workloads that scale across many threads. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 60,644 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,368 demonstrate capability in video encoding, 3D scene compilation, software builds, and scientific computing. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking means it will handle standard professional visualization and light rendering tasks without issue, but it is not built for GPU-heavy workloads.

Gamers at 1080p will find the CPU can push frame rates high, but the GPU will cap performance in demanding titles. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. This build is more suitable for a developer or researcher who runs compute-intensive CPU workloads and needs basic GPU acceleration for visualization. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for moderate 3D modeling and CAD work but will struggle with large textures or multi-monitor 4K rendering.

Content creators who work primarily in CPU-bound applications like video editing (where encoding scales across cores) or software development (where compilation uses all threads) will benefit from the CPU's strength. The GPU provides adequate acceleration for preview rendering and GPU-accelerated effects in creative suites. Students in engineering or data science programs will find the CPU handles computational coursework easily, while the GPU covers standard graphics requirements. Small business workstations running database operations, virtualization, or financial modeling will leverage the CPU's 24 cores effectively, with the GPU handling office graphics and presentation output.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake desktop processor built on Intel's 10 nm process. The die measures 257 mm² and uses the LGA 1700 socket. It features 24 cores and 32 threads, combining performance cores with efficiency cores in a hybrid architecture. The base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, and the multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The TDP is rated at 150 W.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache supports the high thread count by reducing memory access latency. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC capability, and the memory bus delivers 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output.

Benchmark scores demonstrate the CPU's dominance in single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7,252 and multi-core score of 51,368 place it among the fastest consumer processors. Geekbench scores of 2,771 single-core and 23,607 multi-core reinforce this positioning. The 3DMark thread scaling shows near-linear improvement from 2 threads (2,412) to 16 threads (11,616), with maximum threads reaching 16,243. This scaling indicates the processor efficiently utilizes all available threads.

PassMark tests reveal specific workload characteristics. The integer math score of 211,027 and floating point math score of 154,805 are strong for general computation. Data compression scores 814,838, and data encryption scores 47,772. Extended instructions score 48,217, and random string sorting scores 90,257. The find prime numbers score of 257 is notably low, but this test typically measures a specific algorithmic pattern. The physics score of 3,441 and single-thread score of 4,712 complete the picture of a processor that excels across diverse workloads.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 64,051, placing it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the AMD EPYC 7343 scores 64,202 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 scores 63,765 (0.4% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64,438 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 64,640 (0.9% lower). The i9-13900KS essentially matches these alternatives within a 1% band, meaning architectural differences and platform features will determine which is preferable for a given use case.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination. All frame rate expectations below are estimated from the benchmark scores of each component and should be treated as approximations rather than verified results.

The CPU's gaming capability is outstanding. The single-thread score of 4,712 in PassMark and 2,771 in Geekbench indicate excellent frame generation performance in games that rely on single-core speed. The 6.00 GHz boost clock is among the highest available, which directly translates to lower frame times in CPU-bound scenarios. The 36 MB L3 cache helps maintain consistent performance in games with large world data sets.

The GPU's gaming performance is moderate. The Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 416.0 GB/s memory bandwidth suggest it can handle 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles, but it will struggle with 1440p at ultra settings in demanding games, and 4K gaming will require significant settings reductions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and most 1440p textures, but 4K texture packs may exceed capacity.

The PassMark DirectX scores provide insight into API-level performance. The DirectX 11 score of 128 is the highest among the DirectX tests, indicating the card performs best with legacy rendering paths. The DirectX 12 score of 52 is notably lower, suggesting modern APIs with their reduced driver overhead and explicit multi-threading do not benefit this architecture as much. Games that run on DirectX 11 will likely perform better than those requiring DirectX 12 features.

At 1080p, the CPU will rarely be the bottleneck, and the GPU will determine frame rates. Most esports titles and older games will run at high frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU's 256-bit memory bus and 416.0 GB/s bandwidth will be stressed, and frame rates will drop accordingly. At 4K, the GPU's pixel rate of 98.88 GPixel/s and 64 ROPs will limit fill-rate-heavy scenes. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873 suggests the card is not built for modern high-fidelity gaming at high resolutions.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's benchmark suite shows a processor at the top of its generation. The 3DMark multi-threaded tests progress from 2,412 at 2 threads to 16,243 at maximum threads. Cinebench R15 scores are 730 single-core and 5,177 multi-core. Cinebench R20 scores are 3,045 single-core and 21,574 multi-core. Cinebench R23 scores are 7,252 single-core and 51,368 multi-core. The scaling from R15 to R23 shows consistent performance gains across workload generations.

The PassMark suite for the CPU covers a broad range of tasks. The multithread score of 60,644 and single-thread score of 4,712 establish the baseline. Data compression at 814,838, data encryption at 47,772, extended instructions at 48,217, floating point math at 154,805, integer math at 211,027, physics at 3,441, and random string sorting at 90,257 provide a comprehensive view of the CPU's capabilities across different instruction patterns.

The GPU's benchmark scores are more limited in scope but still informative. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,873 is the most modern test. Geekbench OpenCL score of 74,540 and Vulkan score of 78,844 measure compute and graphics API performance. PassMark scores include DirectX 9 at 205, DirectX 10 at 108, DirectX 11 at 128, DirectX 12 at 52, G2D at 846, G3D at 15,117, and GPU compute at 6,176.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU operates at the 93rd percentile while the GPU operates at the 61st percentile. The combined percentile of 77 reflects the GPU dragging the overall performance ranking down despite the CPU's strength. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 64,051, while the GPU averages 17,789. The ratio between these scores — roughly 3.6:1 — demonstrates the extreme CPU bias of this configuration. For workloads that use both components equally, the GPU will be the limiting factor. For CPU-only workloads, the system performs at the level of a top-tier desktop processor.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build that pairs Intel's flagship 13th-generation consumer processor with NVIDIA's professional Quadro workstation GPU. The CPU, the Core i9-13900KS, was released on 2023-01-11 with a launch MSRP of $699 and remains in active production. The GPU, the Quadro RTX 4000, was released on 2018-11-12 with a launch MSRP of 899 USD and is now end-of-life, having been succeeded by Workstation Ampere.

The build's overall tier is defined by its combined percentile of 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of recorded system configurations. However, this aggregate figure obscures the significant gap between the two components. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking places it among the fastest processors available, while the GPU's 61st percentile ranking places it in the middle of the graphics card performance distribution. The nearest GPU rivals — the Radeon HD 7790, RTX 4060, Radeon 780M, and Radeon Pro 560 — all score within 1.4% of the Quadro RTX 4000, confirming its mid-pack positioning.

The build class is desktop, meaning both components are designed for full-size desktop systems with adequate cooling and power delivery. The CPU's 150 W TDP and the GPU's 160 W TDP combine for 310 W of component power draw, which is manageable for most desktop power supplies. The i9-13900KS is a high-end enthusiast processor, while the Quadro RTX 4000 is a workstation-grade GPU with professional drivers and certification. This combination suggests a system intended for professional work that occasionally includes gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks, rather than a dedicated gaming rig.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900KS uses the LGA 1700 socket, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s, and ECC memory is supported. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, providing ample bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards. The CPU includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, which can serve as a fallback display output or for quick sync video encoding.

The GPU uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, which is backward compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 slots. The GPU requires a 450 W suggested power supply and uses a single 8-pin power connector. The card is single-slot and measures 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, making it compact for a workstation GPU. The 160 W TDP is modest, and the power delivery requirements are well within the capability of most desktop power supplies.

A sensible next upgrade would be a more powerful GPU to balance the system. The CPU has substantial headroom, and a GPU with higher percentile ranking would improve the combined performance score. The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads are sufficient for years of future workloads, and the 6.00 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded performance remains competitive. The platform's support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows flexibility in memory selection, though DDR5 would provide higher bandwidth for memory-intensive tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 support ensures future expansion cards and GPUs will not be bandwidth-limited by the platform.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: The CPU's 6.00 GHz boost clock and single-thread score of 4,712 will drive high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the GPU's 61st percentile ranking and DirectX 12 score of 52 will limit performance in modern titles. At 1080p, esports games will run smoothly, but demanding AAA games at high refresh rates are beyond the GPU's capability.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The PassMark data compression score of 814,838 and extended instructions score of 48,217 indicate strong performance for software encoding. The GPU's 288 tensor cores can also assist with hardware-accelerated encoding, though the 8 GB VRAM may limit simultaneous game and encode workloads.

Video editing: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 51,368 and PassMark multithread score of 60,644 make this CPU excellent for video editing, where timeline scrubbing and export scaling benefit from high thread counts. The GPU provides acceleration for effects and color grading, but its 8 GB VRAM may be limiting for 4K projects with multiple layers.

3D rendering: CPU-based rendering will be very fast with the i9-13900KS's 24 cores. GPU-based rendering will be constrained by the Quadro RTX 4000's 7.119 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 8 GB VRAM. The 36 RT cores and 288 tensor cores provide ray tracing and AI acceleration, but the overall GPU compute performance is mid-range.

Software development: Compilation and build tasks will benefit from the CPU's 32 threads and high memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The integer math score of 211,027 indicates strong performance for code processing. The GPU is sufficient for UI rendering and basic graphics development, but not for GPU-accelerated compute in machine learning or graphics programming.

Student and office work: This configuration is massively over-provisioned for standard productivity tasks. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking ensures no office workload will cause slowdowns, and the GPU handles document rendering and video playback easily. The single-slot GPU and 160 W TDP keep the system manageable for a desk environment, though the CPU's 150 W TDP requires adequate cooling.