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

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1200 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

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

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

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 49.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~49.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

49.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

43.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

36.4%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

250W

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)	66	45	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	91	63	20	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	279	192	138	Fps Shooter
Valorant	390	269	193	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	172	119	85	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	113	79	56	Open World
Fortnite	204	141	101	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	142	98	31	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	137	95	30	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	230	159	114	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	131	91	65	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	423	292	209	Moba
Dota 2	244	168	121	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	179	124	89	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	281	194	139	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	323	222	160	Fps Shooter
Rust	110	76	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	95	65	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	100	69	22	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	124	86	61	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	113	78	25	Rpg
Starfield	78	54	17	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	112	77	25	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	88	61	19	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	78	54	17	Survival Horror
Palworld	118	81	58	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	197	136	98	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	146	101	72	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	115	79	57	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	102	71	22	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 Super by ~49.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-10400F unlocks ~17.9% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 250W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

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

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 49.1% (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 LGA1200 socket.