Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 compatible with Intel Core i3-10100F?

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

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and Intel Core i3-10100F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 + Intel Core i3-10100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 34.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~34.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

34.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

26.8%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

17.6%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

175W

GPU TDP

4C/8T

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)	55	38	12	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	74	51	16	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	240	165	118	Fps Shooter
Valorant	345	238	171	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	143	99	71	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	91	63	45	Open World
Fortnite	171	118	84	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	119	82	26	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	114	79	25	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	189	130	94	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	112	77	55	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	373	257	185	Moba
Dota 2	209	145	104	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	151	104	74	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	234	161	115	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	271	187	134	Fps Shooter
Rust	94	65	21	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	83	57	18	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	81	56	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	102	71	50	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	95	66	21	Rpg
Starfield	65	45	14	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	93	64	20	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	71	49	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	62	43	13	Survival Horror
Palworld	97	67	47	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	162	112	80	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	118	81	58	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	93	64	46	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	84	58	18	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i3-10100F

⬆ Intel Core i5-10400F

+17.9% performance gain

Your Intel Core i3-10100F limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by ~34.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-10400F unlocks ~17.9% 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 i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 34.1% (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.