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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super + Intel Core i7-12700K

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

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Moderate GPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~26.2%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

26.2%
1080p Bottleneck
GPU
33.6%
1440p Bottleneck
GPU
40.9%
4K Bottleneck
GPU

Component Specs

8GB
GPU VRAM
250W
GPU TDP
12C/20T
CPU Cores
LGA1700
Socket
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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

GameLowHighUltraGenre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)946520Open World
Cyberpunk 20771198226Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)457315226Fps Shooter
Valorant706487350Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)244169121Open World
Red Dead Redemption 21419870Open World
Fortnite304210150Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone21114647Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 619513543Fps Shooter
Apex Legends312216155Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)205142102Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)764527378Moba
Dota 2399276198Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds267184132Battle Royale
Overwatch 2400276198Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege480331238Fps Shooter
Rust18012440Survival
Escape from Tarkov16411336Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy1309029Action Rpg
Elden Ring16911784Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 316911737Rpg
Starfield1117724Action Rpg
Helldivers 215911035Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong1107624Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2936420Survival Horror
Palworld16011179Survival
EA Sports FC 25268185133Sports
Forza Horizon 518212589Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)14910374Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 21399631Action Adventure
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Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
+52.7% performance gain
Your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super limits the Intel Core i7-12700K by ~26.2%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers ~52.7% more GPU performance.
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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 550W (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: 250W — CPU: 125W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-12700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 26.2% (GPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 550W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1700 socket.

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