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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super + Intel Core i7-9700K

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

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Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~24.0%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

24.0%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
15.5%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
4.9%
4K Bottleneck
Balanced

Component Specs

8GB
GPU VRAM
215W
GPU TDP
8C/8T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

GameLowHighUltraGenre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)654514Open World
Cyberpunk 2077876019Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)290200143Fps Shooter
Valorant423291209Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)16911784Open World
Red Dead Redemption 21067453Open World
Fortnite204141101Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone1429831Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 61359330Fps Shooter
Apex Legends222153110Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)1349266Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)457316226Moba
Dota 2253175125Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds17912489Battle Royale
Overwatch 2276190137Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege322222160Fps Shooter
Rust1147925Survival
Escape from Tarkov1016922Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy956521Action Rpg
Elden Ring1208359Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 31137825Rpg
Starfield775317Action Rpg
Helldivers 21107624Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong835718Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2725016Survival Horror
Palworld1147956Survival
EA Sports FC 2519013194Sports
Forza Horizon 51379467Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)1097554Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2996822Action Adventure
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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 Super by ~24.0%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~12.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.
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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 215W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

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

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 24.0% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 500W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.

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