Is Intel Arc A770 16GB compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with Intel Arc A770 16GB and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

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Intel Arc A770 16GB + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the Intel Arc A770 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 31.6%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~31.6%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

31.6%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

24.0%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

14.5%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

16GB

GPU VRAM

225W

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)	62	43	30	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	84	58	41	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	273	188	135	Fps Shooter
Valorant	394	271	195	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	161	112	80	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	103	71	51	Open World
Fortnite	194	134	96	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	135	93	66	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	129	89	63	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	213	147	106	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	127	88	63	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	426	294	211	Moba
Dota 2	238	164	118	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	171	118	84	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	264	182	131	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	307	211	152	Fps Shooter
Rust	107	74	53	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	94	65	46	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	92	63	45	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	115	80	57	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	108	74	53	Rpg
Starfield	73	51	36	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	105	73	52	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	80	56	40	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	70	48	34	Survival Horror
Palworld	109	76	54	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	183	126	91	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	133	91	65	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	105	73	52	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	95	65	47	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 A770 16GB by ~31.6%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~26.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the Intel Arc A770 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 31.6% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 500W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

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