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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super + Intel Core i9-9900K
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate CPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~25.5%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
25.5%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
17.2%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
6.8%
4K Bottleneck
CPU
Component Specs
8GB
GPU VRAM
250W
GPU TDP
8C/16T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 74 | 51 | 16 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 99 | 69 | 21 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 329 | 227 | 162 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 479 | 330 | 237 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 192 | 133 | 95 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 121 | 84 | 60 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 232 | 160 | 114 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 161 | 112 | 35 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 154 | 106 | 34 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 253 | 175 | 126 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 152 | 105 | 75 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 518 | 358 | 257 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 287 | 198 | 142 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 204 | 141 | 101 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 315 | 217 | 156 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 367 | 253 | 182 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 129 | 89 | 28 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 114 | 79 | 25 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 108 | 75 | 24 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 137 | 95 | 68 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 129 | 89 | 28 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 87 | 61 | 19 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 125 | 86 | 28 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 94 | 65 | 21 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 82 | 57 | 18 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 130 | 90 | 64 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 217 | 150 | 108 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 156 | 108 | 77 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 124 | 86 | 61 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 113 | 78 | 25 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
+52.7% performance gain
Ready for more FPS? The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the natural step up from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super.
Compatibility & Power
⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 250W — CPU: 95W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 25.5% (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 LGA1151 socket.
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