Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 compatible with Intel Core i3-13100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and Intel Core i3-13100F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 + Intel Core i3-13100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-13100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 37.6%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~37.6%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

37.6%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

43.9%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

50.1%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

6GB

GPU VRAM

120W

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)	49	15	10	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	61	19	13	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	245	169	121	Fps Shooter
Valorant	385	265	191	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	128	88	63	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	71	50	16	Open World
Fortnite	161	111	35	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	111	34	24	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	102	31	22	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	162	112	36	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	109	75	24	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	416	287	206	Moba
Dota 2	214	148	106	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	141	97	31	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	209	144	103	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	254	175	126	Fps Shooter
Rust	96	30	21	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	88	27	19	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	66	20	14	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	87	60	19	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	89	27	20	Rpg
Starfield	58	18	13	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	83	26	18	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	56	17	12	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	46	14	10	Survival Horror
Palworld	83	57	18	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	139	96	31	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	92	64	20	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	76	53	17	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	72	22	16	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 i3-13100F by ~37.6%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~66.0% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔋GPU Power Draw: 120W — CPU: 58W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-13100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 37.6% (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 LGA1700 socket.