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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D

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Intel Core i9-13900TE

5,342 Benchmark Score

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The Intel Core i9-13900TE and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D form a desktop pairing that combines a 24-core Raptor Lake processor with one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available. The CPU sits at the 60th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 98th percentile among all graphics cards, creating a system whose overall combined percentile is 79. This pairing is defined by a stark contrast: a power-efficient, multi-threaded CPU paired with a top-tier graphics solution that dominates every other component in the system.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a 24-core, 32-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It operates with a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This is a desktop-class chip, and its 35 W TDP is notably low for a 24-core part, indicating a focus on efficiency over raw sustained power draw.

Benchmark results show a processor that performs strongly in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18472, while the single-core score is 2607. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 7758 and the single-core score is 1094. The older Cinebench R15 test yields 1861 multi-core and 262 single-core. The average benchmark score across these tests is 5342, placing it at the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-10900KF, which scores 5316, a delta of 0.5%. The AMD EPYC 7281 also scores 5315, also a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X scores 5306 (0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i9-9900X scores 5301 (0.8% delta). This places the 13900TE in a tightly contested group, just slightly ahead of these older high-core-count parts.

The 24 cores and 32 threads indicate a processor designed for heavily parallel tasks. The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded responsiveness remains high, which is reflected in the single-core Cinebench scores. The gap between the multi-core and single-core performance is substantial, suggesting that the chip's strength lies in rendering, compilation, and other workloads that scale with core count. The low 35 W TDP, combined with the high core count, suggests that sustained all-core workloads might be thermally or power constrained compared to higher-TDP parts, but the benchmark scores still show it performing competitively with the listed rivals. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, along with ECC memory. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated UHD Graphics 770 is included, offering a fallback display output.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-13900TE compare to the Intel Core i9-10900KF?

A: The 13900TE has an average benchmark score of 5342, which is 0.5% higher than the 5316 score of the i9-10900KF. This indicates nearly identical overall performance in the tested benchmarks.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is at the 98th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 98% of all graphics cards in the benchmark database.

Q: Does the CPU support error-correcting memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900TE supports ECC memory. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory types in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090 D?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s, achieved with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is 1,599 USD. This is the only pricing information available for this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multi-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2607, while the multi-core score is 18472. This shows a roughly 7x difference, indicating strong scaling across its 24 cores.

Q: What is the process node for the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process, while the GPU is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for this exact CPU+GPU combination. Therefore, all frame rate discussions are estimates based on the benchmark scores, not measured results. The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the dominant component for gaming. The RTX 4090 D scores 8587 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 278621 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 246941 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its 98th percentile ranking suggests it is capable of driving very high frame rates. The CPU's 60th percentile ranking and its strong single-core score of 2607 in Cinebench R23 should be sufficient to keep up with the GPU in most scenarios.

Given the GPU's top-tier status, it is reasonable to estimate that this pairing would excel at high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures and demanding settings. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. However, because no measured FPS data exists, these expectations are qualitative estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's performance is so far above the CPU's percentile that in most games, the frame rate will be limited by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU, especially at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, making the CPU bottleneck less pronounced.

Who Should Build It

This system is for users who prioritize GPU-accelerated and multi-threaded CPU tasks above all else. The 98th percentile GPU makes it a candidate for gamers seeking maximum settings at 4K resolution, where the GPU's 24 GB memory and high compute throughput are essential. For content creators, the combination of a 24-core CPU and a top-tier GPU is suited for video editing timelines that benefit from both CPU encoding and GPU acceleration. 3D artists and renderers will find the 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 performance of the GPU and the 18472 multi-core Cinebench R23 score of the CPU useful for viewport interaction and final frame rendering. Software developers compiling large codebases will leverage the 32 threads, while the GPU can accelerate compute tasks like machine learning inference. Students and small business workstations would be overpowered by this setup, as the performance far exceeds the requirements of typical productivity applications, but the CPU's low 35 W TDP could make it an interesting basis for a power-conscious workstation if the GPU load is not constant.

Benchmark Performance

The combined picture is one of extreme asymmetry. The CPU's average benchmark score is 5342, placing it at the 60th percentile. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its score, indicating that it is a mid-to-high-tier processor, but not a top-tier one. The GPU's average benchmark score is 178050, placing it at the 98th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, which scores 182109 (a -2.2% delta for the 4090 D), and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB, which scores 183725 (a -3.1% delta). The RTX 5000 Ada Generation scores 184664 (-3.6% delta), and the A100 SXM4 40 GB scores 187147 (-4.9% delta). This means the 4090 D is slightly behind these professional and data center cards, but still far ahead of almost all consumer GPUs.

The combined percentile for this desktop build is 79. This is pulled down significantly by the CPU's 60th percentile, despite the GPU's near-perfect 98th percentile. The benchmark data shows a system where the GPU outperforms the CPU to a degree that is unusual. The CPU's performance is respectable, matching the i9-10900KF, but the GPU is in a different class entirely. This imbalance is the defining characteristic of the build.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD102 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 125.3M per mm². The GPU has 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It features 114 RT cores and 456 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks. The base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), producing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Compute performance is exceptional. The FP32 throughput is 73.54 TFLOPS, with FP16 also at 73.54 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 1,149.1 GTexel/s. In benchmarks, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8587. Geekbench OpenCL scores 278621 and Vulkan scores 246941. The average benchmark score is 178050, placing it at the 98th percentile. Its nearest rivals are professional-grade cards like the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and the A100 SXM4, which score slightly higher. For rendering, the 73.54 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is massive, accelerating real-time viewport rendering and final frame renders in GPU-accelerated engines. The 456 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-based features. The 114 RT cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced lighting and reflections. The 24 GB of VRAM is substantial, allowing for large scenes and high-resolution textures without running out of memory. The GPU has a TDP of 425 W, requires a 1x 16-pin power connector, and suggests an 800 W PSU. It is a triple-slot card with dimensions of 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status is end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The GPU's 98th percentile ranking and 8587 3DMark Steel Nomad score indicate it can push very high frame rates. The CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock helps maintain frame pacing. At 1440p or 1080p, the CPU's 60th percentile may bottleneck the GPU, limiting the maximum FPS, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor and should deliver excellent performance.

Streaming: The GPU's NVENC encoder, part of the Ada Lovelace architecture, offloads video encoding from the CPU. The 24 CPU threads handle game logic and streaming software simultaneously. The 425 W GPU TDP and 35 W CPU TDP mean the system's power draw is dominated by the GPU, but the CPU's efficiency leaves thermal headroom for sustained streaming sessions.

Video Editing: The 24-core CPU with a 18472 multi-core Cinebench R23 score handles timeline scrubbing and export rendering. The GPU accelerates effects, color grading, and encoding. The 24 GB VRAM allows for editing high-resolution footage. The combination is well-suited for 4K and 8K timelines where GPU acceleration is heavily utilized.

3D Rendering: The GPU's 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 114 RT cores make it a formidable renderer for GPU-accelerated engines like Octane or Redshift. The CPU's 32 threads handle scene setup and physics simulations. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures texture streaming is not a bottleneck.

Software Development: The 32 threads accelerate code compilation and test execution. The CPU's single-core score of 2607 in Cinebench R23 ensures fast responsiveness for IDE tools. The GPU is largely idle in this scenario, but can be used for local AI model training or testing, given its 456 tensor cores.

Student and Office Work: This system is drastically overprovisioned for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing. The CPU's low 35 W TDP means idle power draw is low, but the GPU's 425 W TDP is excessive for these tasks. The 60th percentile CPU is adequate, but the 98th percentile GPU provides no benefit for standard office applications.

Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i9-13900TE, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D, an Ada Lovelace GPU. The CPU is a 10 nm part with a 35 W TDP, positioned at the 60th percentile. The GPU is a 5 nm part with a 425 W TDP, positioned at the 98th percentile. The combined percentile is 79, reflecting the CPU's drag on the overall score. This is a system built for a specific purpose: maximum GPU compute and rendering performance in a desktop form factor, paired with a capable, power-efficient multi-core CPU.

Balance and Bottleneck

The benchmark data shows a severe imbalance. The GPU's average score of 178050 is over 33 times higher than the CPU's average score of 5342. This is not an apples-to-apples comparison, but the percentile difference is telling: 98th vs 60th. In gaming, the CPU is the bottleneck. At lower resolutions, the CPU's 60th percentile performance will limit the frame rate before the GPU can reach its maximum output. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases, shifting the bottleneck towards the GPU. In compute-heavy workloads like 3D rendering or machine learning, the GPU is the primary performer, and the CPU's role is to feed data and manage tasks. The CPU's 24 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock are sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck in most GPU-accelerated tasks. However, in CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation or single-threaded code, the CPU's 60th percentile ranking will be the limiting factor. The FPS scaling, estimated from the benchmark scores, would show minimal gains from overclocking the CPU, as the GPU is far more capable.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, along with ECC memory. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The system requires an 800 W PSU according to the GPU's suggested PSU. The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, and the GPU has a TDP of 425 W. This leaves significant headroom for the rest of the system. A sensible next upgrade would be the CPU. Keeping the same GPU, moving to a higher-percentile CPU on the same socket would balance the system. The i9-13900TE's nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of its score, meaning any upgrade would need to target a CPU in a higher percentile class to make a meaningful difference. The GPU is end-of-life, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series. Upgrading the GPU would be possible, but the current RTX 4090 D is already at the 98th percentile, so gains would be minimal. The platform's PCIe Gen 5 support from the CPU is not fully utilized by the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface, but this does not represent a bottleneck in current benchmarks. The memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 offers flexibility in choosing a platform configuration. The 800 W PSU recommendation provides enough headroom for the 425 W GPU and 35 W CPU, with room for additional drives and peripherals.

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