Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 compatible with Intel Core i3-13100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and Intel Core i3-13100F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 + Intel Core i3-13100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-13100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 16.7%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~16.7%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

16.7%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

7.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

4.0%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

215W

GPU TDP

4C/8T

CPU Cores

LGA1700

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	71	49	15	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	94	65	20	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	322	222	159	Fps Shooter
Valorant	474	327	235	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	185	128	92	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	115	80	57	Open World
Fortnite	225	155	111	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	156	108	34	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	148	102	32	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	243	168	121	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	148	102	73	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	513	354	254	Moba
Dota 2	281	194	139	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	198	136	98	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	303	209	150	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	355	245	176	Fps Shooter
Rust	126	88	28	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	112	78	25	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	103	71	23	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	131	91	65	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	125	86	28	Rpg
Starfield	84	59	18	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	120	83	26	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	89	62	20	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	77	54	17	Survival Horror
Palworld	124	86	61	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	208	144	103	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	148	102	73	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	119	82	59	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	108	74	24	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i3-13100F

⬆ Intel Core i5-13400F

+43.5% performance gain

Your Intel Core i3-13100F limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 by ~16.7%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-13400F unlocks ~43.5% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1700 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️13th & 14th Gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards require a BIOS update (ensure latest microcode).

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 215W — CPU: 58W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-13100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 16.7% (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 LGA1700 socket.