Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 compatible with Intel Core i3-10100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1200 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 + Intel Core i3-10100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 45.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~45.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

45.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

39.0%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

31.4%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

215W

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)	62	43	13	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	86	59	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	266	184	131	Fps Shooter
Valorant	376	259	186	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	163	112	81	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	106	74	53	Open World
Fortnite	194	134	95	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	134	93	29	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	130	90	28	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	217	150	108	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	125	86	62	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	407	281	201	Moba
Dota 2	233	161	115	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	170	117	84	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	266	183	132	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	306	211	152	Fps Shooter
Rust	105	72	23	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	91	63	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	94	65	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	117	81	58	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	108	74	24	Rpg
Starfield	74	51	16	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	106	73	23	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	83	57	18	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	73	51	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	111	77	54	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	186	128	92	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	137	95	67	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	108	74	53	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	97	67	21	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 2080 by ~45.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-10400F unlocks ~17.9% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (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: 215W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 45.1% (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 LGA1200 socket.