Is Intel Arc A580 compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with Intel Arc A580 and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

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Intel Arc A580 + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the Intel Arc A580?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.2%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~12.2%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

12.2%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

2.4%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

8.9%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

185W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

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)	52	36	11	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	69	48	15	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	240	165	118	Fps Shooter
Valorant	355	245	176	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	137	95	68	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	84	58	42	Open World
Fortnite	167	115	82	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	116	80	25	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	109	76	24	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	179	123	89	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	110	76	54	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	385	265	190	Moba
Dota 2	209	145	104	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	146	101	72	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	224	154	111	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	263	181	130	Fps Shooter
Rust	94	65	21	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	84	58	18	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	76	52	17	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	97	67	48	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	93	64	20	Rpg
Starfield	62	43	13	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	89	61	19	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	66	45	14	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	57	39	12	Survival Horror
Palworld	92	63	45	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	153	106	76	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	109	75	53	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	87	60	43	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	80	55	17	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-8700K

⬆ Intel Core i9-9900K

+26.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-8700K limits the Intel Arc A580 by ~12.2%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~26.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (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: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the Intel Arc A580?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.2% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 450W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

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