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96%
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90%
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Intel Core i9-13900T

61,723 Benchmark Score
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16,504 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900T + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: A Desktop Powerhouse with an Unusual Bottleneck Profile

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 24-core Raptor Lake-S processor with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell 2.0 GPU, creating a system that ranks in the 76th percentile overall among all CPU+GPU combinations. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile position among all graphics cards — a discrepancy that defines the system's character. The Intel Core i9-13900T is a 35 W TDP part with a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is a 575 W card with a 2017 MHz base clock and 2407 MHz boost, featuring 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus delivering 1.34 TB/s of bandwidth. The CPU's launch MSRP is $549, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is built on the GB202 chip using TSMC's 5 nm process, packing 92,200 million transistors into a 750 mm² die — a transistor density of 122.9M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, while its GDDR7 memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) across a 384-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s, a figure that positions the card for high-resolution texture streaming and large dataset manipulation in rendering workloads.

The GPU's compute resources are substantial: 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units. The ray tracing hardware consists of 170 RT cores, while 680 tensor cores handle AI-accelerated workloads. Raw throughput numbers are striking — the card delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and an equal 104.8 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. Pixel fill rate reaches 423.6 GPixel/s, and texture fill rate hits 1,636.8 GTexel/s. These figures suggest the card is designed to handle both traditional rasterization and compute-heavy tasks like real-time ray tracing denoising and DLSS frame generation.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark score of 16,504 places the GPU at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards. This result is notable because it places the RTX 5090 D V2 in close competition with much less exotic hardware: the NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% behind). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT trails by 0.9% with a score of 16,361. This clustering suggests that while the RTX 5090 D V2 has flagship-class specifications on paper, its actual benchmark performance in this particular test places it in the upper-midrange tier rather than at the absolute top.

For rendering workloads, the 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for large scenes, high-resolution textures, and multi-layer compositing. The 170 RT cores accelerate ray-traced effects, while the 680 tensor cores enable AI-based upscaling and denoising. The API support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering engines. The card's dual-slot design and 304 mm length will fit in most full-tower cases, though the 950 W suggested PSU requirement and single 16-pin power connector demand careful power planning.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's Cinebench results show a strong multicore performer with a moderate single-core profile. In Cinebench R15, the i9-13900T scores 3,680 multicore and 519 single-core. Cinebench R20 yields 15,337 multicore and 2,165 single-core. The R23 results are more revealing: 36,517 multicore and 5,155 single-core. The multicore scores indicate a processor that can handle heavily threaded workloads with authority, while the single-core scores are respectable but not exceptional.

PassMark results paint a broader picture. The multithread score is 43,036, with single-thread at 4,177. Integer math scores 157,324, floating-point math scores 108,779, and extended instructions score 29,719. Data compression hits 538,254, while data encryption manages 34,415. Find prime numbers scores 175, physics scores 2,497, and random string sorting scores 63,358. The average benchmark score across all tests is 61,723, placing the CPU at the 92nd percentile among all processors.

The nearest rivals show just how tightly grouped this CPU is with its peers. The Intel Core i9-13900K scores 61,766, a delta of -0.1% from the 13900T. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 61,834 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 61,841 (-0.2% delta). The Intel Xeon 636 scores 61,360, a 0.6% delta. This means the 13900T performs statistically identically to its more famous K-series siblings in aggregate benchmarks, despite its dramatically lower 35 W TDP.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 at the 59th percentile tells a different story. While the CPU is near the top of its class, the GPU sits in the middle of the pack. The combined picture is a system at the 76th percentile overall — strong, but with the CPU clearly over-performing relative to the GPU. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking versus the GPU's 59th percentile creates an imbalance where the processor is capable of feeding far more graphics horsepower than this particular card can deliver.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p and 1440p, the system's CPU-bound performance will drive high frame rates, but the GPU's 59th percentile standing limits ultimate frame ceilings. The CPU's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 24 cores ensure no processor bottleneck in most titles, but the GPU's mid-tier benchmark position will cap maximum FPS in graphically demanding games.

Streaming: The 24-core, 32-thread CPU provides ample headroom for simultaneous game capture, encoding, and streaming overlays. The PassMark data encryption score of 34,415 and extended instructions score of 29,719 indicate solid performance for encryption-heavy streaming protocols. The GPU's tensor cores can also offload encoding tasks, though this specific model's benchmark results don't quantify that capability.

Video editing: Multicore performance shines here — the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 36,517 and PassMark multithread score of 43,036 suggest strong timeline rendering and export performance. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth handles 4K and 8K footage, while the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput accelerates effects processing and color grading.

3D rendering: The combination of a 92nd-percentile CPU and a GPU with 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores is well-suited for offline rendering. The CPU's 36,517 Cinebench R23 multicore score handles geometric processing and simulation, while the GPU's 24 GB memory capacity accommodates large scenes. The GPU's 59th percentile benchmark position suggests rendering times will be competitive but not class-leading.

Software development: The 24 cores and 32 threads handle parallel compilation with ease — the PassMark multithread score of 43,036 and integer math score of 157,324 indicate strong performance for code compilation and test execution. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking ensures developers won't be waiting on processor-bound tasks.

Student and office work: This system is vastly over-provisioned for typical academic and office workloads. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,177 handles everyday applications with ease, while the GPU's capabilities are entirely unnecessary for document editing, spreadsheet analysis, or web browsing. The 35 W CPU TDP keeps idle and light-load power consumption modest, though the GPU's 575 W TDP changes that calculus under load.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-13900T compare to the Core i9-13900K?

A: The 13900T scores 61,723 on average benchmarks, placing it at the 92nd percentile. The 13900K scores 61,766, a delta of -0.1% — effectively identical aggregate performance. The 13900T achieves this with a 35 W TDP versus the 13900K's higher power envelope.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16,504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA T400 scores 16,508 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16,415 (0.5% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16,408 (0.6% behind). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,361 (0.9% behind).

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D V2 have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.34 TB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the CPU's memory support and socket?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports ECC memory. The processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the overall performance percentile of this CPU+GPU combination?

A: The combined percentile for this desktop pairing is 76 out of 100. The CPU alone sits at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What are the GPU's dimensions and power requirements?

A: The card measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width, occupying a dual-slot configuration. It requires a single 16-pin power connector and has a suggested PSU rating of 950 W. The GPU's TDP is 575 W.

Q: Does this system have measured FPS data for games?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination in the available data. All frame rate discussions must be treated as estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows, so all frame rate figures presented here are estimates derived from the benchmark scores rather than direct measurements. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking provide the basis for these expectations.

At 1080p ultra settings, the system will likely deliver strong frame rates in most titles, driven primarily by the CPU's high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5,155) and the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput. The CPU's 24 cores ensure that even poorly optimized games won't bottleneck the system, while the GPU's 59th percentile standing suggests it will handle modern AAA titles at high refresh rates, though not at the absolute maximum settings that top-tier GPUs achieve.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 1.34 TB/s memory bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM capacity are sufficient for high-resolution textures, but the GPU's mid-tier benchmark position means frame rates will be solid rather than spectacular. Games that rely heavily on ray tracing will benefit from the 170 RT cores, but the overall GPU compute performance of 104.8 TFLOPS places it below the very fastest cards.

At 4K ultra, the GPU's 24 GB VRAM is a clear advantage for texture-heavy titles, and the 384-bit memory bus provides the bandwidth needed for 4K asset streaming. However, the 59th percentile GPU performance suggests that 4K ultra settings will require DLSS or other upscaling technologies to maintain high frame rates in demanding titles. The CPU's performance headroom at this resolution is ample, as the 36,517 Cinebench R23 multicore score ensures the processor is never the constraint.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need exceptional CPU performance with good (though not top-tier) GPU acceleration. Gamers at 1080p and 1440p will find the combination well-suited for high-refresh-rate play, with the CPU ensuring stable frame pacing and the GPU delivering competitive frame rates at those resolutions. At 4K, the system is viable but will require settings adjustments or upscaling to hit high refresh rates.

Content creators working with video editing, 3D rendering, or software development will benefit most from this pairing. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking and 36,517 Cinebench R23 multicore score provide workstation-class processing power, while the GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth handle large assets and GPU-accelerated effects. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores support ray-traced rendering and AI-based workflows.

Students and office workers should view this system as overkill. The CPU's 35 W TDP keeps idle power low, but the GPU's 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU make this an expensive and power-hungry solution for document processing, web browsing, or spreadsheet work. Small business workstations with compute-heavy workloads — such as data analysis, simulation, or video production — would find the CPU performance valuable, though the GPU may be more than needed for non-graphics tasks.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900T is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. The CPU features a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 35 W TDP — an unusually low power envelope for a 24-core part. The die size is 257 mm², and the processor uses the Intel Socket 1700. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, includes ECC support, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are handled by UHD Graphics 770.

Benchmark results show a processor that performs remarkably close to its higher-power siblings. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 36,517 and single-core score of 5,155 place it at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The PassMark multithread score of 43,036 and single-thread score of 4,177 reinforce this positioning. The average benchmark score of 61,723 is within 0.2% of the Core i9-13900K (61,766), the Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus (61,834), and the Core i9-13900KF (61,841), while the Xeon 636 (61,360) trails by 0.6%.

For real workloads, this means the 13900T delivers near-flagship multicore performance in a power-constrained package. The 24 cores handle heavily threaded tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation with authority. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for everyday applications and lightly threaded games. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache reduces memory latency for cache-sensitive workloads, while DDR5 support provides high memory bandwidth for data-intensive operations. The 35 W TDP is remarkable for this level of performance, though sustained multicore loads may trigger power management that reduces clocks below the maximum boost.

Build Overview

This desktop system pairs the Intel Core i9-13900T with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2, creating a combination that ranks at the 76th percentile overall. The CPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU holds a 59th percentile position among all graphics cards. This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: desktop) with a clear performance hierarchy: the processor is a top-tier part, while the graphics card is solidly mid-range in benchmark terms.

The CPU's launch MSRP is $549, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 2,299 USD. The processor was released on 2023-01-03 and remains in active production, while the GPU was released on 2025-08-14 and is also active. The CPU is a locked multiplier part (not unlocked for overclocking), while the GPU has no such restriction indicated. The system's combined 76th percentile ranking places it above the majority of desktop configurations, but the significant gap between CPU and GPU percentiles defines its character as a processor-centric build.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance disparity between components is stark: the CPU's 92nd percentile versus the GPU's 59th percentile creates a system where the processor is the clear over-performer. In CPU-bound workloads — software compilation, video encoding, scientific computing, and heavily threaded productivity tasks — the i9-13900T's 36,517 Cinebench R23 multicore score and 43,036 PassMark multithread score deliver near-flagship performance with no meaningful competition from the GPU.

In GPU-bound workloads — gaming at high resolutions, ray-traced rendering, and GPU-accelerated compute — the RTX 5090 D V2's 59th percentile position becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 16,504 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA T400 (16,508) and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16,415), indicating that the GPU cannot fully utilize the CPU's available headroom. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,177 and boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensure it can feed frames quickly, but the GPU's mid-tier benchmark performance caps the overall gaming experience.

The FPS scaling picture reinforces this imbalance. At lower resolutions where CPU performance dominates, the system will perform well above its combined percentile. At higher resolutions where GPU performance dominates, the system will perform closer to the GPU's 59th percentile. The 24 GB VRAM and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K gaming, but the GPU's raw compute throughput limits ultimate frame rates. For users who prioritize CPU-intensive workloads with occasional gaming, this pairing is well-balanced. For users who prioritize maximum gaming performance, the GPU represents a bottleneck that a higher-tier card would resolve.