Is Intel Arc A770 16GB compatible with Intel Core i5-8400?

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

What FPS can I get with Intel Arc A770 16GB and Intel Core i5-8400?

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

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Intel Arc A770 16GB + Intel Core i5-8400

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the Intel Arc A770 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 48.4%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~48.4%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

48.4%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

42.7%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

35.5%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

16GB

GPU VRAM

225W

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)	57	39	28	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	79	55	38	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	242	167	119	Fps Shooter
Valorant	339	234	168	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	149	103	74	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	98	68	49	Open World
Fortnite	177	122	87	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	123	85	60	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	119	82	58	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	199	138	99	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	114	79	56	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	367	253	182	Moba
Dota 2	211	146	105	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	156	107	77	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	244	168	121	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	280	193	138	Fps Shooter
Rust	95	66	47	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	82	57	41	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	86	60	43	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	108	74	53	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	98	68	49	Rpg
Starfield	68	47	33	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	97	67	48	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	76	53	38	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	67	47	33	Survival Horror
Palworld	102	71	50	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	171	118	85	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	126	87	62	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	99	69	49	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	89	61	44	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 A770 16GB by ~48.4%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~49.0% 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: 16GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 225W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the Intel Arc A770 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 48.4% (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.