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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900TE + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

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Intel Core i9-13900TE

5,342 Benchmark Score

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2

16,504 Benchmark Score

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# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a 24-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and features a base clock of 1000.00 MHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip carries a 35 W TDP, which is notably low for a 24-core part, indicating that this is a power-constrained variant of the Raptor Lake-S design. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and it includes ECC memory support, a feature typically associated with workstation-class reliability.

The cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large shared cache pool is important for workloads that exhibit high data locality across multiple cores. The CPU integrates UHD Graphics 770, providing a basic display output capability without a discrete GPU. The processor connects to the system via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU, which is sufficient for a high-end graphics card and one or two NVMe storage devices.

Benchmark results for this CPU show a clear picture of its capability profile. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 18472 points, while the single-core score is 2607 points. The single-core result indicates strong per-thread performance, which is critical for lightly threaded applications such as legacy software and certain productivity tools. The multicore score, while respectable, places the processor at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This means that roughly 40 percent of all tested processors outperform it in aggregate benchmark scores, which is a surprising result for an i9-tier part.

The avgBenchmarkScore of 5342 places the i9-13900TE in close competition with several older high-end parts. The Intel Core i9-10900KF scores 5316, just 0.5 percent lower, while the AMD EPYC 7281 scores 5315, also 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Intel Core i9-9900X trail by 0.7 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. These margins are extremely tight, meaning the i9-13900TE is effectively performance-equivalent to a previous-generation 10-core desktop chip and a first-generation Threadripper. The power efficiency of the 13900TE is the obvious tradeoff: it delivers comparable aggregate performance at a fraction of the TDP of those older parts.

For real workloads, the Cinebench R20 scores of 7758 (multicore) and 1094 (single-core) suggest that the processor can handle sustained multithreaded rendering tasks, though it will not lead in time-to-completion against higher-power desktop parts. The Cinebench R15 scores of 1861 (multicore) and 262 (single-core) reinforce this pattern. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is high, but the 35 W TDP means that all-core sustained boost frequencies will be limited by power and thermal constraints. In short bursts, the CPU can reach its full boost potential; in longer all-core workloads, it will settle to a lower frequency to stay within its power envelope.

# Benchmark Performance

The combined performance picture for this CPU+GPU pairing is defined by a 60th percentile position for the processor, a 59th percentile position for the graphics card, and a combined percentile of 60 for the system as a whole. These are middle-of-the-pack rankings, not top-tier scores. The CPU's average benchmark score is 5342, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 16504, based on a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test result.

The GPU's benchmark result of 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 with a score of 16508 (0 percent difference), the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 with 16415 (0.5 percent lower), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with 16408 (0.6 percent lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with 16361 (0.9 percent lower). The fact that the RTX 5090 D V2 is within a single percentage point of a professional T400 and a workstation W7500 is notable. This suggests that the benchmark score, while representing a specific workload, does not capture the full compute capability of the GPU across all application types.

The combined percentile of 60 for the entire build indicates that this system sits just above the midpoint of all tested desktop configurations. The CPU and GPU are closely matched in their percentile standings, which is a positive sign for balance: neither component is dramatically stronger than the other in aggregate benchmark terms. However, the absolute scores reveal that both components are outperformed by a substantial portion of the test pool. For a system carrying an i9 and an RTX 5090-series GPU, this is a surprising result that suggests either the specific variants tested are power-limited or the benchmark suite weights workloads that these parts do not excel at.

The data shows no measured FPS values for this exact combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows, and dataIsMeasured is false. Therefore, all frame rate discussions in this analysis are estimates derived from the benchmark scores, not measured results. The disparity between the GPU's high-end branding and its 59th percentile score should be interpreted cautiously: the 3DMark Steel Nomad result is one data point, and real-world gaming performance may differ substantially depending on the game engine and resolution.

# Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains an empty measuredFpsUltraByGame object, so frame rate figures cannot be cited. All gaming performance statements here are estimates based on the benchmark scores and the relative percentile positions of the CPU and GPU.

Given the CPU's 60th percentile ranking and the GPU's 59th percentile ranking, the estimated gaming performance at 1080p ultra settings would likely be moderate. The i9-13900TE's single-core score of 2607 in Cinebench R23 suggests adequate per-thread performance for most game engines, which typically rely on one or two primary threads for game logic and physics. However, the power-limited nature of this CPU may cause frame rate drops in CPU-bound scenarios where sustained all-core boost is required.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, and the estimated frame rates would be lower than at 1080p. The RTX 5090 D V2's 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.34 TB/s bandwidth are ample for high-resolution textures, but the benchmark score suggests that raw rasterization throughput is not top-tier. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance indicates strong compute capability, but gaming performance depends more on shading rate, texture fill, and pixel throughput, which are represented by the texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s.

At 4K ultra, the estimated performance would be the lowest of the three common resolutions. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s is sufficient for 4K textures, but the 59th percentile score implies that many other GPUs would deliver higher frame rates. The CPU is less of a factor at 4K since the GPU is typically the bottleneck, but the i9-13900TE's modest aggregate performance does not help in scenarios where frame pacing and CPU draw-call submission become relevant.

The estimated frame rates for this system should be viewed with caution. The GPU's benchmark score is within 0.9 percent of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, which is a mid-range card from a previous generation. If the 3DMark Steel Nomad result is representative of gaming performance, users should expect frame rates closer to a mid-range GPU than to a flagship RTX 5090-series product. However, Steel Nomad is a DX12 test that heavily stresses ray tracing and asynchronous compute, so traditional rasterized games may perform differently.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The balance analysis for this build must account for the fact that both components sit at nearly identical percentile positions: 60th for the CPU and 59th for the GPU. This alignment suggests that neither component dramatically outclasses the other in aggregate benchmark terms. However, the nature of the workloads determines which component becomes the bottleneck.

In compute-heavy workloads such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and scientific simulation, the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial parallel throughput. The multicore Cinebench R23 score of 18472 indicates that the CPU can handle multithreaded tasks effectively, though it is not a leader. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS suggests that it could accelerate certain compute tasks, but the 59th percentile score implies that its compute advantage over the CPU is not as large as the branding suggests. For these workloads, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, especially in tasks that do not scale well to GPU acceleration.

In gaming workloads, the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's single-core performance and memory subsystem often limit frame rates. The i9-13900TE's single-core score of 2607 is decent, but not exceptional, so CPU-bound games may show lower frame rates than expected for an i9. The GPU's 59th percentile score means it is not a top-tier performer either, so the system overall is likely to deliver mid-range gaming performance. At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the estimated frame rates would scale down accordingly.

The FPS scaling evidence is indirect since no measured FPS data exists. However, the benchmark scores indicate that the GPU's performance relative to its peers is weaker than what one might expect from an RTX 5090-series product. This means that in GPU-bound scenarios, the system will not deliver the high frame rates that the GPU's marketing name implies. Conversely, the CPU's low TDP of 35 W may cause thermal throttling in sustained all-core workloads, which would further limit performance in CPU-bound tasks. The power supply requirement of 950 W from the suggested PSU is much higher than the CPU's TDP, indicating that the GPU dominates the system's power draw.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 is based on the GB202 chip, built on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, and manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node. The GPU contains 92,200 million transistors on a die size of 750 mm², giving a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. This is a large, complex chip with 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The GPU includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, providing dedicated hardware for ray-traced rendering and AI-accelerated workloads.

The memory subsystem consists of 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory and bandwidth, suitable for high-resolution textures and large datasets in professional rendering applications. The base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU has a TDP of 575 W and requires a single 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 950 W.

The RTX 5090 D V2 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern graphics APIs. It features 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, allowing for multi-monitor setups. The card is dual-slot and measures 304 mm in length, 137 mm in height, and 48 mm in width, making it a large but manageable size for most desktop cases.

The benchmark score of 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad places this GPU at the 59th percentile. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA T400 (16508, 0 percent difference), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (16415, 0.5 percent lower), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (16408, 0.6 percent lower), and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, 0.9 percent lower). The close margins to these very different GPUs suggest that the Steel Nomad test does not fully exercise the RTX 5090 D V2's capabilities. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio) indicate strong compute performance for AI and scientific workloads, which are not directly measured by this gaming-oriented benchmark.

For rendering workloads, the 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores provide dedicated acceleration for ray-traced effects and DLSS-style upscaling. The texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s are high on paper, but the benchmark score suggests that real-world gaming performance may be lower than these specs imply. The GPU's 24 GB of VRAM is a significant advantage for content creation and machine learning, where large model weights and high-resolution textures can exceed the memory capacity of smaller GPUs.

# FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread count?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what type?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's TDP and what does it imply?

A: The CPU has a TDP of 35 W, which is very low for a 24-core part. This indicates that the processor is power-constrained, and sustained all-core boost frequencies will be limited.

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 percent higher than the Intel Core i9-10900KF (5316) and AMD EPYC 7281 (5315), 0.7 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X (5306), and 0.8 percent higher than the Intel Core i9-9900X (5301).

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark score and percentile?

A: The GPU scores 16504 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 59th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the combined percentile of this build?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU pairing is 60, indicating that it performs better than 60 percent of all tested desktop configurations.

Q: Are there measured FPS values for this build?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact combination. All FPS discussions are estimates based on benchmark scores.

# Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need a balanced desktop workstation with both CPU and GPU compute capabilities, but who do not require top-tier performance in either domain. The 60th percentile combined ranking means that this build outperforms the majority of desktop systems, but it will not satisfy users seeking maximum frame rates or shortest render times.

Content creators working with 4K video editing or 3D rendering will find the 24-core CPU and 24 GB GPU memory sufficient for most projects. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18472 and the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide solid, if not exceptional, compute performance. The 24 GB of GPU memory is particularly valuable for large textures and complex 3D scenes that would exceed the capacity of 8 GB or 12 GB cards.

Software developers compiling large codebases will benefit from the 32 threads, though the 35 W TDP may cause slower compilation times compared to higher-power CPUs. Students and small business workstations that require a reliable, energy-efficient system with the flexibility of ECC memory support would find this build appropriate. The 35 W CPU TDP means lower cooling requirements and quieter operation, which is advantageous for office environments.

Gamers seeking high-refresh-rate experiences at 1080p or 1440p may be disappointed by the estimated performance, given the GPU's 59th percentile score. However, gamers who prioritize resolution and visual quality over frame rates, and who play at 4K with DLSS enabled, could still have a satisfactory experience. The system is not well-suited for competitive esports where maximum frame rates are critical.

# Build Overview

This is a desktop build pairing the Intel Core i9-13900TE with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. The CPU is a 24-core, 32-thread Raptor Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, while the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture card with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 575 W TDP. The combined percentile of 60 indicates that this system sits comfortably in the middle-to-upper range of all tested desktop configurations.

The build class is desktop, and the overall tier is mid-range based on the percentiles. The CPU's 60th percentile and GPU's 59th percentile are closely aligned, suggesting that the components are well-matched in terms of aggregate performance. However, neither component is a top performer in its respective category, so this build should be viewed as a capable all-rounder rather than a high-end enthusiast system.

The i9-13900TE's low TDP of 35 W is a defining characteristic, making this a power-efficient desktop processor that sacrifices sustained performance for lower energy consumption. The RTX 5090 D V2, in contrast, has a TDP of 575 W and requires a 950 W power supply, creating a significant imbalance in power draw between the two components. The system's launch MSRP for the GPU is 2,299 USD, which can be stated once as a reference point.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The CPU uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. The memory support is flexible, allowing builders to choose between the two memory types based on availability and preference. The CPU has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for a graphics card and a limited number of additional devices.

The GPU uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, which is fully compatible with the CPU's PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The system's suggested PSU is 950 W, which provides ample headroom for the GPU's 575 W TDP and the CPU's 35 W TDP. The 950 W PSU leaves room for future upgrades to a higher-power CPU or additional storage devices.

A sensible next upgrade path would be to replace the CPU with a higher-power Raptor Lake part on the same socket, if one is available with a higher TDP and better sustained performance. The 35 W TDP of the current CPU is the primary bottleneck for multithreaded performance, and a higher-TDP variant could improve Cinebench scores significantly. Alternatively, the GPU could be upgraded to a higher-performing model, though the 59th percentile score suggests that the current GPU is not the limiting factor in most workloads.

The platform's support for ECC memory is a unique feature that makes this system suitable for workstation use where data integrity is critical. The memory bus is dual-channel, so adding more memory is straightforward, though the maximum capacity is not specified in the data. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide future-proofing for high-speed storage and other expansion cards.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This scenario is not well-supported by the data. The GPU's 59th percentile score and the lack of measured FPS values suggest that high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p would yield moderate frame rates, not the 144+ FPS typically desired for competitive play. The CPU's single-core score of 2607 is adequate, but not exceptional, so CPU-bound games may show inconsistent frame pacing.

Streaming: The 24-core CPU with 32 threads is well-suited for encoding and streaming simultaneously. The multicore Cinebench R23 score of 18472 indicates sufficient headroom for x264 encoding at reasonable presets, while the GPU's 680 tensor cores can handle hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding. The 24 GB of GPU memory is ample for streaming overlays and capturing software.

Video editing: The combination of a 24-core CPU and a GPU with 24 GB of memory is strong for video editing. The CPU handles timeline operations and effect processing, while the GPU accelerates rendering and export. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance accelerates effects like color grading and motion blur, and the 1.34 TB/s bandwidth moves large video files quickly.

3D rendering: The CPU's multicore performance of 18472 in Cinebench R23 provides solid CPU-based rendering, while the GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced rendering and AI denoising. The 24 GB of GPU memory allows for complex scenes with high-resolution textures. However, the 59th percentile GPU score suggests that render times will be longer than with a top-tier GPU.

Software development: The 32 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache are beneficial for compiling large codebases, which benefit from high core counts. The ECC memory support adds reliability for long-running build processes. The 35 W CPU TDP means lower power consumption during development, which is a minor advantage for always-on workstations.

Student and office work: This system is overkill for basic office tasks, but the low CPU TDP of 35 W makes it energy-efficient for daily use. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output without the discrete GPU, allowing the system to run in a low-power mode for office work. The system's 60th combined percentile ensures that it can handle any productivity software with ease.

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