Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super compatible with AMD Ryzen 5 5500?

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

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super and AMD Ryzen 5 5500?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super + AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~18.8%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

18.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

9.7%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

1.5%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

215W

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)	66	46	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	88	61	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	299	206	148	Fps Shooter
Valorant	440	303	218	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	173	119	86	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	107	75	53	Open World
Fortnite	210	145	103	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	145	101	32	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	138	95	30	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	226	156	113	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	138	95	68	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	476	328	236	Moba
Dota 2	261	180	130	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	184	127	91	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	283	195	140	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	331	228	164	Fps Shooter
Rust	117	81	26	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	104	72	23	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	96	67	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	122	85	60	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	116	80	26	Rpg
Starfield	79	55	17	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	112	78	25	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	84	58	18	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	72	50	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	116	80	57	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	194	134	96	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	139	96	68	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	111	77	55	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	101	69	22	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 5 5500

⬆ AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

+89.7% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 5 5500 limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super by ~18.8%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D unlocks ~89.7% 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: 215W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.8% (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.