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Check if your motherboard supports the 13900K and consider upgrading only if needed.

Check if your motherboard supports the 13900K and consider upgrading only if needed.

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TheGalaxyBoy
Junior Member
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10-08-2022, 04:35 AM
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Hello everyone, I’m seeing a CPU multi-core score around 29-30k on Cinebench r23. My configuration includes a Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX motherboard with DDR5 RAM, an i9 13900K processor, 64GB Crucial memory, and cooling via Noctua fans and a Corsair 4000d case with the RM850x PSU. I’m curious if this setup is optimal without moving to a Z-series board, since I don’t intend to overclock my CPU. Could I be missing out on substantial performance gains by using a B motherboard? Originally I had a 12700 but secured a good deal on the i9. Please share your insights and scores!
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TheGalaxyBoy
10-08-2022, 04:35 AM #1

Hello everyone, I’m seeing a CPU multi-core score around 29-30k on Cinebench r23. My configuration includes a Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX motherboard with DDR5 RAM, an i9 13900K processor, 64GB Crucial memory, and cooling via Noctua fans and a Corsair 4000d case with the RM850x PSU. I’m curious if this setup is optimal without moving to a Z-series board, since I don’t intend to overclock my CPU. Could I be missing out on substantial performance gains by using a B motherboard? Originally I had a 12700 but secured a good deal on the i9. Please share your insights and scores!

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Earth_And_Fire
Junior Member
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10-09-2022, 07:50 PM
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It's not about the board type itself, but the fact that you're using one. The VRM can't handle the 13900K efficiently, and your multicore speed drops to around 75% of what it should be on a better board at similar power levels. Whether it's worth it depends on you—it'll still outperform the previous 12700 model, but not as much if you spent over $350 on the new chip.
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Earth_And_Fire
10-09-2022, 07:50 PM #2

It's not about the board type itself, but the fact that you're using one. The VRM can't handle the 13900K efficiently, and your multicore speed drops to around 75% of what it should be on a better board at similar power levels. Whether it's worth it depends on you—it'll still outperform the previous 12700 model, but not as much if you spent over $350 on the new chip.

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Sara_Sampaio
Member
138
10-26-2022, 01:55 PM
#3
The distinction is clear. You're focusing on personal performance, not competition metrics. Undervolting might still be beneficial for your setup.
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Sara_Sampaio
10-26-2022, 01:55 PM #3

The distinction is clear. You're focusing on personal performance, not competition metrics. Undervolting might still be beneficial for your setup.

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Oh_Choppa
Junior Member
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10-27-2022, 10:14 AM
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It's the variation in rendering times—three hours versus two. In games this won’t change much. It’s a small difference, but it doesn’t justify the time spent. You could see a slight boost of around five percent, though that seems too little to be worthwhile.
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Oh_Choppa
10-27-2022, 10:14 AM #4

It's the variation in rendering times—three hours versus two. In games this won’t change much. It’s a small difference, but it doesn’t justify the time spent. You could see a slight boost of around five percent, though that seems too little to be worthwhile.

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iGozaay
Member
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11-02-2022, 07:59 AM
#5
That sounds like a solid choice, the Z790 Tomahawk offers great performance.
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iGozaay
11-02-2022, 07:59 AM #5

That sounds like a solid choice, the Z790 Tomahawk offers great performance.

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Minemanhpminer
Member
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11-02-2022, 09:29 AM
#6
To confirm, your specific mobile board isn't able to run 13900k with stock configurations. The product page indicates compatibility only with the KS variant...
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Minemanhpminer
11-02-2022, 09:29 AM #6

To confirm, your specific mobile board isn't able to run 13900k with stock configurations. The product page indicates compatibility only with the KS variant...

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ATacticalCat_
Member
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11-14-2022, 03:59 AM
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The system can start up but lacks the necessary power components to run at full capacity. The B760M DS3H supports booting up to a 13900KS, though it doesn't include a VRM that can deliver heat-free power to the processor without affecting performance.
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ATacticalCat_
11-14-2022, 03:59 AM #7

The system can start up but lacks the necessary power components to run at full capacity. The B760M DS3H supports booting up to a 13900KS, though it doesn't include a VRM that can deliver heat-free power to the processor without affecting performance.