Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 compatible with Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1851 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 + Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 60%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~60%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

60%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

60%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

60%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

6GB

GPU VRAM

120W

GPU TDP

14C/14T

CPU Cores

LGA1851

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	77	24	17	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	89	27	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	427	294	211	Fps Shooter
Valorant	707	487	351	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	202	140	100	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	100	69	22	Open World
Fortnite	263	181	58	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	182	57	40	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	161	50	35	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	246	170	55	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	185	128	41	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	765	528	379	Moba
Dota 2	373	257	185	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	231	159	51	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	331	228	164	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	415	286	205	Fps Shooter
Rust	168	52	37	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	158	49	35	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	97	30	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	133	92	29	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	146	45	32	Rpg
Starfield	92	28	20	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	131	41	29	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	77	24	17	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	61	19	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	126	87	28	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	211	146	47	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	128	88	28	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	112	77	25	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	110	34	24	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

+66.0% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 limits the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by ~60%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~66.0% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1851 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Requires LGA1851 socket motherboard and DDR5 memory.

🎮VRAM: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 120W — CPU: 125W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 60% (GPU).

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 LGA1851 socket.