Intel Core i9-13900K + GeForce RTX 4090 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

13.4%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 47%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 24 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • Real FPS also depends on the game, settings and cooling. Treat this as an estimate.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i9-13900K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.0 GHz / 5.8 GHz
Single-thread score
4,594
CPU Mark
58,037
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Sep 2022
Price
$599

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 4090

VRAM
24 GB
Core clock
2230 MHz
G3D Mark
38,024
G2D Mark
1,303
TDP
450 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2022
Price
$4,890

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