Yes, it looks like a solid pairing of components.
Yes, it looks like a solid pairing of components.
Your GPU could handle rendering, but the 13900k isn't very effective since GPUs are generally faster. The benchmark you mentioned highlights this clearly. It's also worth noting that moving to AMD later offers a path for upgrades. Usually I wouldn't recommend it, but given the close gap between the 7950X and the 13900K (without special cooling), it could be a good investment. A standard B650 board can run the 7950X without issues, so you don't necessarily need an expensive setup.
If your GPU handles the 3D rendering, the CPU becomes almost unnecessary for that task. After Effects uses both CPU and GPU, making it more practical, though most 3D effects remain GPU-bound. 2D work often stays on the CPU as well. The main difference usually comes from converting files to other formats where the GPU isn’t essential, such as comparing a 13900k versus a 7950X in peak performance (assuming proper cooling and optimization). The reason AMD sometimes lags behind Intel in tests is mainly due to Adobe’s early focus on Intel technology. This gap is narrowing but still noticeable from time to time.