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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super + Intel Core i7-9700K
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate GPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~20.5%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
20.5%
1080p Bottleneck
GPU
28.5%
1440p Bottleneck
GPU
36.4%
4K Bottleneck
GPU
Component Specs
6GB
GPU VRAM
125W
GPU TDP
8C/8T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 48 | 14 | 10 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 61 | 19 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 230 | 159 | 113 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 353 | 243 | 175 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 124 | 86 | 62 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 72 | 50 | 16 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 154 | 106 | 34 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 107 | 33 | 23 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 99 | 31 | 22 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 160 | 110 | 35 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 104 | 72 | 23 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 382 | 264 | 189 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 201 | 139 | 100 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 135 | 93 | 30 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 204 | 140 | 101 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 244 | 168 | 121 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 90 | 28 | 20 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 82 | 25 | 18 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 66 | 20 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 86 | 60 | 19 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 86 | 26 | 19 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 56 | 17 | 12 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 81 | 25 | 18 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 56 | 17 | 12 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 48 | 15 | 10 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 82 | 56 | 18 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 137 | 94 | 30 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 93 | 64 | 20 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 76 | 53 | 17 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 71 | 22 | 15 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
+51.7% performance gain
Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super limits the Intel Core i7-9700K by ~20.5%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~51.7% 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: 125W — CPU: 95W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 20.5% (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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