Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super compatible with Intel Core i5-10400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1200 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super and Intel Core i5-10400F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super + Intel Core i5-10400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.5%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~18.5%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

18.5%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

9.5%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

1.8%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

175W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

CPU Cores

LGA1200

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	56	39	12	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	74	52	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	253	174	125	Fps Shooter
Valorant	371	256	184	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	146	101	72	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	91	63	45	Open World
Fortnite	177	122	87	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	123	85	27	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	117	81	25	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	191	132	95	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	116	80	58	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	402	277	199	Moba
Dota 2	221	152	109	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	155	107	77	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	239	165	118	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	279	193	138	Fps Shooter
Rust	99	69	22	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	88	61	19	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	81	56	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	103	71	51	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	98	68	22	Rpg
Starfield	66	46	14	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	95	66	21	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	71	49	15	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	61	42	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	98	68	48	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	164	113	81	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	117	81	57	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	94	65	46	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	85	59	19	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-10400F

⬆ Intel Core i7-10700K

+39.4% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-10400F limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super by ~18.5%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-10700K unlocks ~39.4% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1200 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️11th Gen Intel CPUs are not compatible with H410 and B460 chipsets.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 175W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.5% (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 LGA1200 socket.