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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 + Intel Core i5-8400
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate CPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~27.9%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
27.9%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
19.9%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
9.9%
4K Bottleneck
CPU
Component Specs
6GB
GPU VRAM
160W
GPU TDP
6C/6T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 45 | 14 | 10 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 61 | 19 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 200 | 138 | 98 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 290 | 200 | 144 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 117 | 81 | 58 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 74 | 51 | 16 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 142 | 98 | 31 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 98 | 30 | 21 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 94 | 29 | 20 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 155 | 107 | 34 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 93 | 64 | 20 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 314 | 217 | 155 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 174 | 120 | 86 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 124 | 86 | 27 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 192 | 132 | 95 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 224 | 154 | 111 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 78 | 24 | 17 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 69 | 21 | 15 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 66 | 20 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 84 | 58 | 18 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 79 | 24 | 17 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 53 | 16 | 11 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 76 | 23 | 17 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 58 | 18 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 50 | 15 | 11 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 79 | 55 | 17 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 133 | 92 | 29 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 96 | 66 | 21 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 76 | 52 | 17 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 69 | 21 | 15 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: Intel Core i5-8400
⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K
+49.0% performance gain
Your Intel Core i5-8400 limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 by ~27.9%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~49.0% more CPU performance on the same socket.
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: 160W — CPU: 65W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 27.9% (CPU).
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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