Is Intel Arc A580 compatible with Intel Core i5-8400?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with Intel Arc A580 and Intel Core i5-8400?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

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Intel Arc A580 + Intel Core i5-8400

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the Intel Arc A580?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 33.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~33.8%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

33.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

26.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

17.2%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

185W

GPU TDP

6C/6T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	48	33	10	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	65	45	14	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	209	144	103	Fps Shooter
Valorant	301	207	149	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	124	86	62	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	79	55	39	Open World
Fortnite	149	103	74	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	104	72	23	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	99	69	22	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	165	114	82	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	97	67	48	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	326	225	161	Moba
Dota 2	183	126	90	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	131	90	65	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	204	140	101	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	236	163	117	Fps Shooter
Rust	82	57	18	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	72	50	16	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	71	49	15	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	89	61	44	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	83	57	18	Rpg
Starfield	56	39	12	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	81	56	18	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	62	43	14	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	54	37	12	Survival Horror
Palworld	84	58	41	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	141	97	70	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	102	71	50	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	81	56	40	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	73	50	16	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-8400

⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K

+49.0% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-8400 limits the Intel Arc A580 by ~33.8%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~49.0% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1151 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️9th Gen Intel CPUs on 300-series motherboards may require a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 185W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the Intel Arc A580?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 33.8% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 400W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.