Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650 + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 41.5%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~41.5%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

41.5%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

47.4%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

53.2%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

4GB

GPU VRAM

75W

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)	16	11	8	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	20	14	9	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	183	126	40	Fps Shooter
Valorant	289	199	64	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	95	65	21	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	52	16	11	Open World
Fortnite	119	37	26	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	37	25	18	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	34	23	16	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	120	37	26	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	81	25	18	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	313	216	155	Moba
Dota 2	160	110	35	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	105	32	23	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	155	107	34	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	189	130	42	Fps Shooter
Rust	32	22	16	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	29	20	14	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	22	15	10	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	65	20	14	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	30	20	14	Rpg
Starfield	19	13	9	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	27	19	13	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	18	12	9	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	15	10	7	Survival Horror
Palworld	61	19	13	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	102	32	23	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	68	21	15	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	56	17	12	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	24	16	11	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

+63.2% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 limits the Intel Core i7-8700K by ~41.5%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB delivers ~63.2% 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: 4GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 75W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 41.5% (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.