Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 compatible with Intel Core i7-9700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and Intel Core i7-9700K?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 + Intel Core i7-9700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 14.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~14.1%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

14.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

4.6%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

6.8%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

175W

GPU TDP

8C/8T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	60	41	13	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	79	55	17	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	272	188	134	Fps Shooter
Valorant	402	277	199	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	156	108	77	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	96	67	48	Open World
Fortnite	190	131	93	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	132	91	29	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	125	86	27	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	204	141	101	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	125	86	62	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	436	301	216	Moba
Dota 2	238	164	118	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	167	115	82	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	255	176	126	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	300	206	148	Fps Shooter
Rust	107	74	23	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	95	66	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	87	60	19	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	110	76	54	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	105	73	23	Rpg
Starfield	71	49	15	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	101	70	22	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	75	52	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	65	45	14	Survival Horror
Palworld	105	72	51	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	175	121	87	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	124	86	61	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	100	69	49	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	91	63	20	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-9700K

⬆ Intel Core i9-9900K

+12.3% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-9700K limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by ~14.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~12.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (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: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 175W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 14.1% (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 LGA1151 socket.