SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

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86 / 100
HIGH-END

Power Build

Top 14% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

1440p Ultra4K High

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
77%
VS
GPU
96%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900TE

5,342 Benchmark Score
Top 23% Market Ranking
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GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

49,957 Benchmark Score
Top 4% Market Ranking
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Market Position

How your build compares to others
Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles
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Performance Insights

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Strong Performance

Excellent for 1440p gaming. Most games will run at high/ultra settings smoothly.

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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

This pairing presents an unusual balance of compute resources. The Intel Core i9-13900TE sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks much higher at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. That 26-point percentile gap immediately signals that the GPU is the dominant component in this system, capable of far more work than the CPU can feed it in many scenarios.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 5342 places it just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900KF and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7281. These are tight margins, meaning the i9-13900TE is not a runaway performer in its own right. The GPU, by contrast, posts an average benchmark score of 49957, sitting within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and 2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. The GPU’s raw compute advantage over the CPU is substantial, and that disparity defines the bottleneck profile.

In CPU-bound workloads—particularly single-threaded tasks—the i9-13900TE’s boost clock of 5.00 GHz and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2607 will likely keep the system responsive. However, in GPU-bound scenarios such as high-resolution gaming or 3D rendering, the RTX 5070 Ti’s 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth will be the limiting factor only in the sense that the CPU cannot always generate enough draw calls or physics calculations to keep the GPU saturated. The data suggests a system where the GPU is the clear performance ceiling, and the CPU is adequate but not exceptional for feeding it.

The 35 W TDP of the CPU is remarkably low for a 24-core part, which implies that power delivery and thermal headroom are not the primary constraints. Instead, the bottleneck is architectural: the i9-13900TE’s 60th percentile standing means it will lag behind higher-tier CPUs in multi-threaded workloads, even though its 24 cores and 32 threads provide plenty of parallelism for most tasks. For gaming at lower resolutions where CPU overhead dominates, expect the CPU to hold back the GPU; at higher resolutions, the GPU’s workload increases and the balance shifts.

# Benchmark Performance

The CPU’s Cinebench scores tell a story of a processor that is competent but not class-leading. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score of 18472 and single-core score of 2607 place it in the mid-range of desktop CPUs. The R20 results—7758 multicore and 1094 single-core—follow the same pattern. The R15 scores of 1861 multicore and 262 single-core reinforce this positioning. With an average benchmark score of 5342 and a 60th percentile rank, the i9-13900TE sits in the upper-middle tier of processors, trading blows with older high-end parts like the Core i9-10900KF (0.5% ahead) and the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (0.7% ahead).

The GPU’s benchmark results are far more impressive. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores of 212363 and 225122, respectively, show excellent compute capability across different APIs. The Passmark G3D score of 32974 is particularly telling, placing the RTX 5070 Ti in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 49957 is nearly ten times that of the CPU’s average score, which is expected given the different natures of CPU and GPU workloads, but the gap still highlights where the real horsepower lies.

The combined percentile for this build is 73, which reflects a system that is solidly above average but not at the extreme high end. The Passmark DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores (351, 192, 300, and 127, respectively) show varying levels of legacy API performance, with DirectX 9 being the strongest relative to the others. The GPU compute score of 20203 on Passmark suggests that non-graphics compute tasks, such as machine learning inference or physics simulations, are well within this card’s capabilities.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a Raptor Lake-S part built on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It packs 24 cores and 32 threads, which is a high core count for a desktop processor, especially one with a 35 W TDP. The base clock is a modest 1000.00 MHz, but the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, providing a wide dynamic range for bursty workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for multi-threaded applications.

Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. This makes the CPU suitable for workstation tasks where data integrity is critical. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, which is more than enough for a single high-end GPU and fast NVMe storage. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output, though in this build the discrete RTX 5070 Ti handles all graphics duties.

The benchmark scores suggest that the i9-13900TE is a curious blend: it has the core count of a workstation chip but the power envelope of a low-power embedded part. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18472 is respectable, but it is only 0.5% ahead of the Core i9-10900KF, which is a much older architecture. This indicates that while the core count helps, the low base clock and 35 W TDP limit sustained all-core performance. Single-core performance, as shown by the R23 score of 2607, is strong enough for daily tasks and lightly threaded applications.

Real-world implications: for software compilation, the 24 cores and 32 threads will handle parallel builds efficiently, though the 60th percentile rank means there are faster options. For scientific computing or rendering, the 36 MB of L3 cache and ECC memory support are valuable, but the CPU will not outpace more conventional high-TDP workstation parts. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not an option, but the 5.00 GHz boost clock already provides good peak performance.

# Who Should Build It

Given the performance profile, this build targets users who need strong GPU compute but do not require top-tier CPU throughput. Gamers playing at high resolutions—particularly 1440p or 4K—will benefit the most, as the RTX 5070 Ti’s 86th percentile GPU rank will dominate the experience, and the CPU’s 60th percentile standing is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks at those settings. The 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are ample for modern game textures and high-detail assets.

Content creators who work with video editing or 3D rendering will find the GPU to be the star of the show. The 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 70 RT cores accelerate rendering tasks in applications that leverage CUDA or DirectX 12 Ultimate. The CPU’s 24 cores handle encoding and timeline scrubbing adequately, though the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18472 suggests that 4K video exports will be slower than on higher-tier CPUs. The 35 W TDP also means the CPU runs cool, which is beneficial for compact workstations.

Software developers working on parallel code will appreciate the 24 cores and 32 threads, especially with ECC memory support for long-running builds. The dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support offers flexibility in memory selection. Students and small business users will find the system more than capable for office applications, light photo editing, and database work, though the GPU is overkill for these tasks. The low CPU TDP of 35 W makes this an energy-efficient option for always-on workstations where power consumption is a concern.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is a mature socket with broad motherboard availability. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5, but the dual-channel configuration means users must choose their memory generation at purchase time—there is no cross-compatibility. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 5070 Ti, which itself uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, ensuring no bottleneck on the bus.

The GPU’s suggested PSU is 700 W, while the CPU’s TDP is 35 W. This is a wide gap, and it means the power supply is primarily dictated by the GPU. The RTX 5070 Ti has a 300 W TDP and requires a single 16-pin power connector, so a quality 700 W PSU is the baseline. Future upgrades should focus on the GPU, as the CPU is likely the limiting factor in gaming scenarios. Moving to a higher-core-count or higher-clock CPU on the same socket would be a possible upgrade, but the 60th percentile rank suggests that the platform itself is not the constraint.

The RTX 5070 Ti’s dual-slot design and 304 mm length mean case compatibility is a consideration, but most mid-tower and full-tower cases will accommodate it. The 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b outputs support multi-monitor setups. For a sensible next upgrade, swapping the CPU for a higher-performance Socket 1700 part with a higher TDP would improve CPU-bound tasks, but the GPU should remain the priority for gaming and rendering workloads. The 16 GB VRAM is generous, so GPU memory is unlikely to be a bottleneck for several years.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process node, with a massive 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. This density of 120.6 million transistors per mm² confirms the manufacturing sophistication. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is excellent for high-resolution textures and compute workloads.

The compute resources are substantial: 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores provide dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s indicate strong fill rates for rasterization. The FP32 throughput of 43.94 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio), means the card is equally capable of single-precision and half-precision compute, which is useful for AI training and inference.

In benchmark terms, the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6604 shows strong DX12 performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 225122 suggests excellent cross-API compatibility. The Passmark G3D score of 32974 places it in the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals are telling: the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% ahead, while the RX 6800 XT is 3.1% behind. This positions the RTX 5070 Ti as a high-end card that trades blows with the previous generation’s top-tier AMD offerings. The launch MSRP is 749 USD, which is the only price information available.

For rendering, the 70 RT cores accelerate ray-traced scenes, and the 280 tensor cores enable DLSS and other AI-based features. The 16 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K texture packs and complex 3D scenes. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory-intensive workloads like video editing and large dataset processing do not stall.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS rows exist for this exact combination in the data, so all frame rate figures are estimates based on the benchmark scores. The GPU’s 86th percentile rank and the CPU’s 60th percentile rank together suggest that at 1080p, the CPU may be the limiting factor in some titles, while at 1440p and 4K, the GPU will dominate. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6604 is a strong indicator of DX12 gaming performance, and the 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput supports high frame rates in modern titles.

For esports titles that are CPU-bound, the i9-13900TE’s 5.00 GHz boost clock and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2607 should deliver high frame rates, but the 60th percentile rank means it will not match the top-tier gaming CPUs. For AAA games at 1440p ultra settings, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth should handle most scenarios, with the CPU providing adequate support. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, which is actually the ideal scenario for this pairing—the GPU is fully utilized, and the CPU is not holding it back.

Given the absence of measured FPS data, these are expectations derived from the benchmark scores, not verified results. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 127 is relatively low compared to other APIs, which might indicate some inefficiency in certain DX12 titles, but the 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 6604 counters that with a strong synthetic DX12 result. Overall, expect smooth gaming at high settings, with the caveat that CPU-bound scenarios will not reach the heights of the GPU’s potential.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build combining the Intel Core i9-13900TE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The system’s combined percentile is 73, which places it above the majority of builds but below the top tier. The CPU is a 60th percentile part, while the GPU is an 86th percentile part, creating a lopsided configuration where the GPU is the clear performance leader.

The i9-13900TE is a 24-core, 32-thread processor with a 35 W TDP, making it an energy-efficient choice that still offers substantial multi-threading capability. The RTX 5070 Ti is a high-end GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, placing it near the top of the GPU hierarchy. The pairing is unusual: a low-power CPU with a high-power GPU. This suggests a build focused on GPU-accelerated workloads rather than CPU-heavy tasks.

The launch MSRP of the GPU is 749 USD, but no pricing is available for the CPU. The system is best described as a GPU-centric workstation or gaming rig where the CPU provides enough cores and threads to avoid being a severe bottleneck, but the GPU is the component that delivers the majority of the performance. The overall tier, based on the 73rd combined percentile, is upper-midrange to high-end, with the GPU being the standout component.

# FAQ

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

A: The combined percentile is 73, which places it above average but below the top tier of systems.

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

A: The i9-13900TE has an average benchmark score of 5342, which is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900KF and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7281, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.

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

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i9-13900TE supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for workstation reliability.

Q: What is the recommended PSU wattage for this GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the RTX 5070 Ti is 700 W, while the CPU has a 35 W TDP.

Q: What is the GPU’s FP32 compute throughput?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti achieves 43.94 TFLOPS in FP32, with FP16 also at 43.94 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Q: Are there measured FPS results for this build?

A: No, there are no measured FPS rows for this exact combination. All frame rate discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1440p, the GPU’s 86th percentile rank and 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput should drive high frame rates in most titles, though the CPU’s 60th percentile standing may cap performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for high-texture settings.

Streaming: The GPU’s 280 tensor cores and 70 RT cores can handle encoding and AI features like DLSS, offloading work from the CPU. The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for game capture and stream encoding simultaneously, though the 35 W TDP may limit sustained all-core performance.

Video editing: The GPU’s 43.94 TFLOPS and 16 GB VRAM accelerate effects, color grading, and rendering in GPU-accelerated editors. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18472 handles timeline playback and export, but 4K exports will take longer than on higher-tier CPUs.

3D rendering: The RTX 5070 Ti’s 70 RT cores and 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are ideal for ray-traced rendering in applications that use CUDA or OptiX. The CPU’s 24 cores provide parallel processing for scene setup, and the 36 MB L3 cache helps with geometry data, but the GPU is the primary render engine.

Software development: The 24 cores and 32 threads support parallel compilation, and the 5.00 GHz boost clock speeds up single-threaded tasks. ECC memory support enhances stability for long builds, and the 35 W TDP keeps power consumption low during extended compile sessions.

Student and office work: The system is overkill for word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing, but the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback if the discrete GPU is not needed. The low CPU TDP and energy efficiency make it a reasonable choice for a quiet, cool-running workstation that occasionally handles demanding tasks.