Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 and AMD Ryzen 5 4500?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 + AMD Ryzen 5 4500

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~22.4%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

22.4%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

13.7%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

2.9%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

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)	58	40	12	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	77	53	17	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	259	178	128	Fps Shooter
Valorant	379	261	188	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	150	104	75	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	94	65	47	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	198	137	98	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	120	83	59	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	410	283	203	Moba
Dota 2	226	156	112	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	160	110	79	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	246	170	122	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	288	198	142	Fps Shooter
Rust	102	70	22	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	90	62	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	84	58	18	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	107	74	53	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	101	70	22	Rpg
Starfield	68	47	15	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	98	68	21	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	73	51	16	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	64	44	14	Survival Horror
Palworld	101	70	50	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	170	117	84	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	121	84	60	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	97	67	48	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	88	61	19	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 5 4500

⬆ AMD Ryzen 5 5600

+45.5% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 5 4500 limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by ~22.4%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 5 5600 unlocks ~45.5% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (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: 65W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4% (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 AM4 socket.