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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900TE + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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84 Score

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84 / 100

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Top 16% of systems. Excellent for 1440p Ultra or 4K High gaming.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

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77%

GPU

91%

PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900TE

5,342 Benchmark Score

Top 23% Market Ranking

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NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

21,629 Benchmark Score

Top 9% Market Ranking

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60-85

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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

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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

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The Intel Core i9-13900TE paired with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 represents a desktop configuration that prioritizes raw compute capability over gaming frame rates. The data shows a 64th combined percentile ranking across all components, indicating a system that sits above the median performer but is not at the extreme high end for gaming-specific tasks. The CPU benchmarks at the 60th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU holds a 67th percentile position, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically outshines the other in overall capability.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between the Intel Core i9-13900TE and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is characterized by a distinct workload division. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,472 points demonstrates substantial processing power, while the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15,616 indicates capable graphics rendering. However, the performance profiles diverge significantly across different task types. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,607 points shows strong per-thread performance, which is critical for lightly-threaded applications and gaming physics. In contrast, the GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 59 is notably low, suggesting that the graphics card’s performance in modern API-heavy workloads is a potential limiting factor for gaming.

When examining the percentile data, the GPU’s 67th percentile placement versus the CPU’s 60th percentile suggests the graphics card has slightly more headroom relative to its peers. However, the nearest rivals for the GPU include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, which scores 1% higher in average benchmark score, indicating that the Quadro RTX 5000’s gaming performance is comparable to a mainstream consumer card from several generations prior. The CPU, meanwhile, sits just 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-10900KF, a previous-generation high-end desktop processor, showing that the i9-13900TE’s efficiency-focused design does not sacrifice significant multi-threaded performance.

The bottleneck analysis reveals that for gaming workloads, the GPU is likely the limiting factor. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 140 and DirectX 12 score of 59 illustrate that while the card handles older APIs reasonably well, its performance in modern graphics APIs is constrained. The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing capacity, and its 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that it will rarely be the bottleneck in gaming scenarios. For productivity tasks such as 3D rendering or video encoding, the CPU’s Cinebench scores indicate it can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads effectively, while the GPU’s compute score of 6,525 in Passmark suggests it can accelerate certain professional applications.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU benchmarks for the Intel Core i9-13900TE show a consistent scaling pattern across Cinebench versions. The R15 multi-core score of 1,861 points and single-core score of 262 points establish a baseline. The R20 results scale to 7,758 points multi-core and 1,094 points single-core, while the R23 results reach 18,472 points multi-core and 2,607 points single-core. This progression demonstrates strong multi-threaded scaling, with the R23 multi-core score being approximately 7.1 times the single-core score, indicating excellent utilization of the 24 cores and 32 threads. The average benchmark score of 5,342 places the CPU at the 60th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-10900KF (0.5% higher) and AMD EPYC 7281 (0.5% higher).

The GPU benchmarks reveal a mixed performance profile. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,999 and Vulkan score of 92,309 show strong compute capabilities in cross-platform benchmarks. However, the Passmark scores present a different picture: DirectX 10 at 113, DirectX 11 at 140, DirectX 12 at 59, and DirectX 9 at 195. The G2D score of 709 indicates solid 2D graphics performance, while the G3D score of 15,616 represents overall 3D rendering capability. The GPU compute score of 6,525 suggests moderate compute performance for professional workloads. The average benchmark score of 21,629 places the GPU at the 67th percentile, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB achieving 1% higher scores.

The combined picture shows a system where the CPU delivers above-average performance for its class, while the GPU provides workstation-oriented features at the expense of raw gaming performance. The 64th combined percentile reflects this balance, with the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance complementing the GPU’s professional feature set. The launch MSRP of the Quadro RTX 5000 was 2,299 USD, reflecting its workstation positioning.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU and GPU combination in the FACT PACK. Therefore, all gaming frame rate figures presented in this section are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15,616, which sits 1% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB, suggests that gaming performance at 1080p with ultra settings would be modest. The DirectX 11 score of 140 indicates reasonable performance in older titles using this API, while the DirectX 12 score of 59 suggests significant limitations in modern games that rely heavily on DX12 features.

For 1440p gaming, the Quadro RTX 5000’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory capacity, but the 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 64 ROPs may limit fill-rate-intensive scenarios. The CPU’s single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,607, ensures that processor-bound scenarios in games will be handled capably. However, the GPU’s 59 Passmark DirectX 12 score strongly suggests that high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p or 4K would not be achievable with ultra settings. Estimated frame rates would likely be in the range of 30-60 FPS for demanding titles at 1080p ultra, with lower settings required for higher resolutions or refresh rates.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who need professional-grade graphics features combined with strong multi-threaded CPU performance. The Quadro RTX 5000’s 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI-based workflows, making this system suitable for content creators working with 3D rendering, video editing, and machine learning applications. The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads, along with ECC memory support, make it appropriate for developers compiling large codebases or running multiple virtual machines.

For gamers, this build is not ideal. The GPU’s performance relative to the GTX 1060 6 GB, which scores 1% higher in average benchmarks, indicates that this system would struggle with modern gaming at high settings. However, for professionals in architecture, engineering, or scientific visualization who require certified drivers and workstation-grade reliability, the combination of the i9-13900TE’s processing power and the Quadro RTX 5000’s professional features creates a capable workstation. Small business workstations handling CAD, financial modeling, or data analysis would also benefit from this pairing, given the CPU’s multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s compute capabilities.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture using Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 257 mm². It features 24 cores and 32 threads, indicating a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core distribution. The base clock of 1000.00 MHz is notably low, but the boost clock reaches 5.00 GHz, providing substantial single-threaded performance when needed. The 35 W TDP is remarkably low for a 24-core processor, highlighting the efficiency-focused design of this TE (typically meaning embedded or low-power) variant.

The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the multi-threaded performance seen in the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,472, which places the CPU at the 60th percentile. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900KF, scores just 0.5% higher on average, despite being a higher-TDP desktop part, demonstrating the efficiency of the 13th-generation architecture. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support, making it suitable for workstation environments where data integrity is critical.

The 5.00 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks such as gaming physics, spreadsheet calculations, or light coding tasks perform well, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,607. The 36 MB of L3 cache provides substantial capacity for frequently accessed data, while the PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes offers high bandwidth for modern storage and expansion cards. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides basic display output capabilities, though the discrete Quadro RTX 5000 handles graphics duties in this configuration.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: Not recommended. The GPU’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 59 and overall G3D score of 15,616, which is 1% below the GTX 1060 6 GB, indicate that achieving high frame rates at 1080p or 1440p with ultra settings would be challenging. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,607 ensures minimal CPU bottleneck, but the GPU limits gaming performance.

Streaming: The CPU’s 24 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,472 suggests that software encoding would not significantly impact game performance, though the GPU’s gaming limitations still apply to the game itself.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 18,472) and the GPU’s 11.15 TFLOPS FP32 compute makes this a viable system for video editing. The 16 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth support large timelines and effects, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,999 indicates strong GPU acceleration for rendering.

3D rendering: Excellent fit. The CPU’s 24 cores handle CPU-based rendering efficiently, while the GPU’s 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores accelerate ray-traced and AI-accelerated workflows. The Passmark GPU compute score of 6,525 indicates solid compute performance for rendering tasks.

Software development: The CPU’s 32 threads and 36 MB L3 cache support fast compilation times. The ECC memory support ensures data integrity during long builds. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1,861 demonstrates the CPU’s capability for parallel workloads common in development.

Student and office work: Overkill for basic tasks, but the low 35 W TDP makes this an efficient system for sustained office workloads. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display option, while the CPU’s single-core performance ensures responsive application usage.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 is based on the Turing architecture and manufactured on TSMC’s 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors on a 545 mm² die. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1620 MHz with a boost clock of 1815 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 116.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 348.5 GTexel/s.

The inclusion of 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores provides hardware acceleration for ray tracing and AI inference, making this GPU suitable for professional visualization and machine learning tasks. The FP32 performance of 11.15 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 22.30 TFLOPS (2:1) support a range of compute workloads. The 230 W TDP requires a 550 W suggested PSU, with power delivered through 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin connectors.

Benchmark results show strong compute performance in Geekbench OpenCL (78,999) and Vulkan (92,309), but modest gaming performance. The Passmark G3D score of 15,616 places the GPU at the 67th percentile, with the GTX 1060 6 GB scoring 1% higher. The DirectX 12 score of 59 is particularly low, indicating that the GPU’s driver optimization and architecture are not well-suited for modern gaming APIs. The GPU’s 4x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and 1x USB Type-C provide flexible display connectivity for multi-monitor workstation setups.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The platform offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, providing high bandwidth for future graphics cards or NVMe storage. The 35 W TDP of the CPU means that power delivery is not a constraint for the motherboard, allowing for potential upgrades to higher-TDP CPUs within the same socket generation, though the FACT PACK does not specify which models are compatible.

The GPU requires a 550 W suggested PSU and uses a 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin power configuration. The 230 W TDP leaves headroom within the suggested PSU rating. A sensible next upgrade would be a GPU with better DirectX 12 performance, as the current card’s Passmark DirectX 12 score of 59 is a significant limitation. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface of the Quadro RTX 5000 is older than the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 support, so upgrading to a newer GPU would fully utilize the platform’s bandwidth capabilities. Memory upgrades to faster DDR5 modules would complement the CPU’s dual-channel memory bus, though the FACT PACK does not provide specific speed ratings.

FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance ranking of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The configuration holds a 64th combined percentile ranking across all components, with the CPU at the 60th percentile and GPU at the 67th percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE scores 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-10900KF in average benchmark score, with an average score of 5,342 versus 5,316.

Q: What is the GPU’s gaming performance relative to a mainstream card?

A: The Quadro RTX 5000 scores 1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in average benchmark score, indicating similar overall gaming capability.

Q: Does the CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900TE supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstation environments where data integrity is critical.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The Quadro RTX 5000 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a base clock of 1000.00 MHz.

Q: What is the GPU’s power requirement?

A: The Quadro RTX 5000 has a 230 W TDP and requires a 550 W suggested PSU, using 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connectors.

Build Overview

This desktop configuration pairs the Intel Core i9-13900TE, a 24-core Raptor Lake processor with a 35 W TDP, with the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000, a workstation GPU based on the Turing architecture. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,472 and the GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 15,616 combine for a 64th overall percentile ranking. The system is designed for professional workloads such as 3D rendering, video editing, and software development, where the CPU’s 32 threads and the GPU’s 48 RT cores and 384 tensor cores provide acceleration. Gaming performance is limited by the GPU’s low DirectX 12 benchmark score of 59, though the CPU’s single-core performance ensures responsive application usage. The build class is desktop, and the overall tier from the percentiles places it in the upper-midrange for combined performance, with the GPU’s workstation features and the CPU’s efficiency defining its character.

Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900TE + NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000

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