Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 compatible with Intel Core i3-12100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and Intel Core i3-12100F?

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

DESKTOP

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 + Intel Core i3-12100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-12100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 1.3%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Great Match! (Balanced)

These components are well-matched. You will get smooth, consistent performance with minimal bottlenecking.

Bottleneck at a Glance

1.3%

1080p Bottleneck

Balanced

11.1%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

21.0%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

GPU TDP

4C/8T

CPU Cores

LGA1700

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	58	40	13	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	76	53	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	273	188	135	Fps Shooter
Valorant	410	283	203	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	152	105	76	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	92	64	46	Open World
Fortnite	187	129	92	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	130	90	28	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	122	84	27	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	198	137	98	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	124	86	62	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	444	306	220	Moba
Dota 2	238	164	118	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	164	113	81	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	250	172	123	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	295	203	146	Fps Shooter
Rust	107	74	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	96	66	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	83	57	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	107	74	53	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	104	72	23	Rpg
Starfield	69	48	15	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	99	68	22	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	71	50	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	61	43	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	101	70	50	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	170	117	84	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	118	82	58	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	96	66	47	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	88	61	19	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

+35.9% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the natural step up from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1700 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️13th & 14th Gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards require a BIOS update (ensure latest microcode).

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

🔋GPU Power Draw: 180W — CPU: 58W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-12100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 1.3% (BALANCED).

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 LGA1700 socket.