Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 16.7%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

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

Bottleneck at a Glance

16.7%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

7.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

4.0%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

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)	54	37	12	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	72	50	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	246	170	121	Fps Shooter
Valorant	363	250	180	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	141	98	70	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	88	61	44	Open World
Fortnite	172	119	85	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	119	82	26	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	113	78	25	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	185	128	92	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	113	78	56	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	392	271	194	Moba
Dota 2	215	148	106	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	151	104	75	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	232	160	115	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	272	187	134	Fps Shooter
Rust	97	67	21	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	86	59	19	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	79	54	17	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	100	69	49	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	95	66	21	Rpg
Starfield	64	45	14	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	92	64	20	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	68	47	15	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	59	41	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	95	66	47	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	159	110	79	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	113	78	56	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	91	62	45	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	82	57	18	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-8700K

⬆ Intel Core i9-9900K

+26.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-8700K limits the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 by ~16.7%. 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: 180W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

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