Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 compatible with Intel Core i5-13500?

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

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 and Intel Core i5-13500?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 + Intel Core i5-13500

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500 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/20T

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)	65	20	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	76	24	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	347	239	171	Fps Shooter
Valorant	565	389	280	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	169	117	84	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	87	60	19	Open World
Fortnite	218	150	48	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	151	47	33	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	135	42	30	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	209	144	46	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	151	105	33	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	611	422	303	Moba
Dota 2	303	209	150	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	191	132	42	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	277	191	137	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	344	237	170	Fps Shooter
Rust	136	42	30	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	127	39	28	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	83	26	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	113	78	25	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	121	37	27	Rpg
Starfield	77	24	17	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	110	34	24	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	68	21	15	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	55	17	12	Survival Horror
Palworld	107	74	23	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	179	124	40	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	112	77	25	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	96	66	21	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	93	29	20	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 i5-13500 by ~60%. 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: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-13500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?

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