Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB compatible with Intel Core i5-9400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and Intel Core i5-9400F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB + Intel Core i5-9400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 16.7%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate GPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~16.7%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

16.7%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

25.0%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

33.3%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

6GB

GPU VRAM

120W

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)	36	11	8	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	46	14	10	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	173	119	85	Fps Shooter
Valorant	265	183	131	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	94	65	47	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	55	38	12	Open World
Fortnite	117	80	26	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	81	25	18	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	75	23	16	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	121	84	27	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	78	54	17	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	287	198	142	Moba
Dota 2	151	104	75	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	103	71	22	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	155	106	76	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	184	127	91	Fps Shooter
Rust	68	21	15	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	61	19	13	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	51	15	11	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	65	45	14	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	65	20	14	Rpg
Starfield	43	13	9	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	61	19	13	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	43	13	9	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	36	11	8	Survival Horror
Palworld	62	43	13	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	104	72	23	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	71	49	15	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	58	40	13	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	54	16	12	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

+95.6% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB limits the Intel Core i5-9400F by ~16.7%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~95.6% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (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: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 120W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 16.7% (GPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 350W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

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