Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 compatible with Intel Core i5-9400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and Intel Core i5-9400F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 + Intel Core i5-9400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 47.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~47.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

47.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

41.2%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

33.8%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

215W

GPU TDP

6C/6T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

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	85	59	18	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	263	181	130	Fps Shooter
Valorant	369	254	183	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	161	111	80	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	106	73	53	Open World
Fortnite	192	132	94	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	133	92	29	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	129	89	28	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	215	149	107	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	124	85	61	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	400	276	198	Moba
Dota 2	229	158	114	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	168	116	83	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	264	182	130	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	303	209	150	Fps Shooter
Rust	103	71	23	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	90	62	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	93	64	20	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	116	80	57	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	106	73	23	Rpg
Starfield	73	51	16	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	105	72	23	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	82	57	18	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	72	50	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	110	76	54	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	184	127	92	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	136	94	67	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	107	74	53	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	96	66	21	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-9400F

⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K

+35.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-9400F limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 by ~47.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~35.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (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: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 47.1% (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 LGA1151 socket.