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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 + Intel Core i7-8700K
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate GPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~18.5%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
18.5%
1080p Bottleneck
GPU
26.6%
1440p Bottleneck
GPU
34.8%
4K Bottleneck
GPU
Component Specs
6GB
GPU VRAM
120W
GPU TDP
6C/12T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 43 | 13 | 9 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55 | 17 | 12 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 207 | 143 | 102 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 317 | 218 | 157 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 112 | 78 | 56 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 66 | 45 | 14 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 139 | 96 | 31 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 96 | 30 | 21 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 90 | 28 | 20 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 144 | 100 | 32 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 93 | 64 | 20 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 343 | 237 | 170 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 181 | 125 | 89 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 122 | 84 | 27 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 184 | 127 | 91 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 220 | 151 | 109 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 81 | 25 | 18 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 74 | 23 | 16 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 60 | 18 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 78 | 54 | 17 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 77 | 24 | 17 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 51 | 16 | 11 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 73 | 22 | 16 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 51 | 16 | 11 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 43 | 13 | 9 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 74 | 51 | 16 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 124 | 85 | 27 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 85 | 58 | 18 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 69 | 48 | 15 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 64 | 20 | 14 | Action Adventure |
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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 i7-8700K by ~18.5%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~66.0% more GPU performance.
Compatibility & Power
⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (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: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.
🔋GPU Power Draw: 120W — CPU: 95W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.5% (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 LGA1151 socket.
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