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Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

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Top 2% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
98%
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GPU
98%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus

84,003 Benchmark Score
Top 2% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

79,842 Benchmark Score
Top 2% 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
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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

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus pairs a 24-core Arrow Lake Refresh processor with NVIDIA's flagship GeForce RTX 5090, creating a desktop build that targets the absolute top of the performance spectrum. The CPU, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, backed by 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 per core. This is a desktop-class system using the Intel Socket 1851, and the processor supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, along with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The GPU, meanwhile, is a 5 nm Blackwell 2.0 part with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. Together, this pairing sits at the 94th percentile of all combined CPU and GPU configurations, indicating a system that outperforms the vast majority of builds in the database.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, the chip is designed for high-frequency workloads, and its unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking. The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel setup, delivering 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the 24 cores in memory-intensive tasks.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's strengths. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 51,731, while the single-core score is 7,303. The R20 results show 21,727 multi-core and 3,067 single-core, and R15 shows 5,214 multi-core and 736 single-core. These scores indicate strong scaling across threads, which is typical for a 24-core part. In PassMark, the multi-thread score is 60,860, with single-thread at 4,823. The integer math score is 166,194, floating point math is 214,760, and extended instructions hit 52,338. Data compression scores 698,346, while encryption is 52,563 and random string sorting is 79,744. The find prime numbers test scores 503, and physics scores 3,315.

The CPU's percentile position is 96th out of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 96% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 84,003. When compared to its nearest rivals, the results are tight. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K scores 83,807, which is just 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 4584PX scores 83,090, a 1.1% difference, and the AMD EPYC 9135 scores 82,980, 1.2% lower. However, the AMD EPYC 7F72 scores 85,072, which is 1.3% higher. This places the 290K Plus in a competitive bracket with both Intel and AMD server-class parts, showing that its multi-threaded performance is on par with high-end EPYC processors despite being a desktop chip.

For real workloads, the 5.80 GHz boost clock gives exceptional single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 7,303 R23 single-core score. This benefits tasks like gaming, where per-core speed matters, and also speeds up lightly-threaded productivity apps. The 24 cores and 24 threads handle multi-threaded rendering and compilation well, with the R23 multi-core score of 51,731 indicating strong parallel throughput. The lack of hyper-threading (24 threads for 24 cores) means each core is a physical core, which can improve power efficiency and thermal behavior under sustained loads.

Benchmark Performance

The GPU benchmarks are equally striking. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 scores 18,355 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 334,370 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 376,728 in Geekbench Vulkan. In PassMark, the G3D score is 39,650, with a GPU compute score of 26,756. The DirectX tests show 395 in DirectX 9, 341 in DirectX 11, 226 in DirectX 10, and 185 in DirectX 12, while the G2D score is 1,413. The GPU's percentile is 92nd among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 79,842. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79,605 (0.3% lower), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79,396 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 80,959 (1.4% higher).

The combined picture is a system that ranks 94th percentile overall. The CPU's 96th percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile are closely matched, suggesting neither component is drastically outclassing the other, but the CPU has a slight edge. In FPS-based rankings, this pair ranks 55th out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 226.4 across all games tested. This high average FPS underscores that the system is capable of extreme frame rates in most titles, though the variance between games is significant.

Balance and Bottleneck

The balance between CPU and GPU is close, but the data reveals where each component leads. The CPU's 96th percentile vs. the GPU's 92nd percentile suggests the CPU is slightly stronger relative to other CPUs than the GPU is relative to other GPUs. However, in gaming, the bottleneck shifts depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU often limits frame rates, especially in high-FPS titles like Counter-Strike 2 (368 FPS) and Valorant (605 FPS). Here, the 5.80 GHz boost clock and strong single-core performance are crucial, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it in some cases.

At 2560x1440, the balance is more even, with games like Call of Duty: Warzone hitting 167 FPS and Cyberpunk 2077 at 81 FPS. The GPU begins to take more responsibility, but the CPU still holds its own. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as seen in Ark: Survival Ascended (18 FPS) and Cyberpunk 2077 (53 FPS), where the 32 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth are pushed hard. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU dominates at lower resolutions.

For compute workloads, the CPU's 51,731 R23 multi-core score and 60,860 PassMark multi-thread score indicate it handles multi-threaded tasks efficiently, while the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 and 26,756 PassMark compute score show it excels in parallel processing. There is no single bottleneck across all tasks; instead, the system is balanced, with the CPU leading single-threaded and the GPU leading 4K gaming and compute-heavy rendering.

Who Should Build It

This build is for enthusiasts and professionals who demand maximum performance without compromise. Gamers at 1920x1080 will see frame rates above 300 FPS in esports titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (812 FPS) and Valorant (605 FPS), making it ideal for competitive play. At 2560x1440, the system still delivers high refresh rates, with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege hitting 286 FPS and CS2 at 243 FPS. For 4K gaming, the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth handle demanding titles, though some like Ark: Survival Ascended drop to 18 FPS, indicating the GPU is stressed at this resolution.

Content creators will benefit from the CPU's 51,731 R23 multi-core score for video editing and rendering, while the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 accelerates 3D rendering tasks. Software developers can take advantage of the 24 cores for compilation, with the PassMark integer math score of 166,194 showing strong performance in CPU-bound tasks. Students and small business workstations might find this overkill, but the ECC memory support and 115.2 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for data-intensive work. The 96th percentile CPU and 92nd percentile GPU ensure it handles any workload thrown at it, from gaming to professional rendering.

Gaming Performance

Measured FPS data at ultra settings across three resolutions shows the system's gaming capabilities. At 1920x1080, the system excels in esports and older titles: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits 812 FPS, Valorant 605 FPS, and Roblox 475 FPS. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 437 FPS, and Minecraft at 362 FPS. More demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 achieve 109 FPS, while Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 54 FPS, indicating the GPU is stressed even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down. Valorant still hits 573 FPS, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege runs at 286 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 achieves 243 FPS, and Call of Duty: Warzone 167 FPS. Red Dead Redemption 2 runs at 74 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 81 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 34 FPS, showing it's a heavy title.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. Valorant still manages 532 FPS, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 330 FPS. Call of Duty: Warzone runs at 141 FPS, and Cyberpunk 2077 at 53 FPS. Ark: Survival Ascended drops to 18 FPS, and Red Dead Redemption 2 to 49 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, the RTX 5090's capabilities are pushed, but it still delivers playable frame rates in most titles, with the exception of the most demanding games.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, with no hyper-threading.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

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

A: The CPU is 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 1.1% faster than the AMD EPYC 4584PX, and 1.2% faster than the AMD EPYC 9135, but 1.3% slower than the AMD EPYC 7F72.

Q: What is the system's combined percentile rank?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU and GPU pair is 94th, meaning it outperforms 94% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the average FPS across all games tested?

A: The pair ranks 55th out of 3,732 pairs, with an average FPS of 226.4 across all games.

Q: Does the system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the CPU supports ECC memory, which is beneficial for data integrity in professional workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the system shines at 1080p with titles like Valorant hitting 605 FPS and CS2 at 368 FPS, making it ideal for 360Hz monitors. At 1440p, it still delivers over 240 FPS in esports, and even at 4K, it maintains high frame rates in competitive titles. Streaming is supported by the CPU's 24 cores and strong multi-threaded scores (51,731 R23 multi-core), allowing simultaneous game capture and encoding without significant FPS loss.

Video editing benefits from the CPU's multi-core performance and the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS, which accelerates effects and rendering. The 32 GB VRAM is ample for 8K video timelines. 3D rendering in applications like Blender or Maya will leverage both the CPU's 24 cores and the GPU's compute power, with the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 ensuring fast ray tracing. Software development with large codebases will see faster compilations, as the PassMark integer math score of 166,194 indicates strong CPU throughput.

For students and office work, this is overkill, but the ECC memory support and high bandwidth provide stability for long-running simulations or data analysis. The system's 94th percentile rank ensures it handles any task without slowdown, though the 575 W GPU TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate high power consumption, making it more suited for dedicated workstations than casual use.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build pairing the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. The CPU, with 24 cores and a 5.80 GHz boost clock, sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, with 32 GB of GDDR7 and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32, sits at the 92nd percentile. Combined, the system ranks 94th percentile overall, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. The pair ranks 55th out of 3,732 pairs by average FPS, with an average of 226.4 FPS across all games. This is a high-tier system designed for maximum performance in both CPU and GPU-intensive tasks, from competitive gaming at 1080p to professional rendering at 4K.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation units. It also includes 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores, enabling advanced RT and AI features. The base clock is 2017 MHz, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The GPU's rendering capabilities are substantial: it achieves a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same rate (1:1). The TDP is 575 W, requiring a 950 W suggested PSU, and it uses a single 16-pin power connector. The card is dual-slot, measuring 304 mm in length, and supports PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Benchmark scores show the GPU's strengths. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 18,355, and in Geekbench Vulkan, 376,728. PassMark G3D is 39,650, with a compute score of 26,756. The GPU's percentile is 92nd, and its nearest rivals are close: the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 0.3% lower, the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% lower, and the Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% lower, while the Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% higher. This places the RTX 5090 in a competitive position, though the data shows it's not the absolute top GPU in the database. For rendering, the 104.8 TFLOPS and 32 GB VRAM allow handling large scenes and high-resolution textures, making it suitable for professional 3D work and high-end gaming.