Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 3600X?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super and AMD Ryzen 5 3600X?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super + AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.3%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~12.3%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

12.3%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

2.6%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

8.7%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

175W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

CPU Cores

AM4

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	57	40	12	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	76	53	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	262	181	129	Fps Shooter
Valorant	388	268	192	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	150	103	74	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	92	64	46	Open World
Fortnite	182	126	90	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	126	87	28	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	120	83	26	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	196	135	97	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	120	83	60	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	420	290	208	Moba
Dota 2	229	158	114	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	160	110	79	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	245	169	121	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	288	198	143	Fps Shooter
Rust	103	71	23	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	92	63	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	83	57	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	106	73	52	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	101	70	22	Rpg
Starfield	68	47	15	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	97	67	21	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	72	50	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	62	43	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	100	69	49	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	168	116	83	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	119	82	58	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	95	66	47	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	87	60	19	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

⬆ AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

+42.3% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 5 3600X limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super by ~12.3%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X unlocks ~42.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: AM4 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series on B350/B450/X470 motherboards requires a BIOS update.

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

🔋GPU Power Draw: 175W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.3% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 450W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the AM4 socket.