Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super compatible with AMD Ryzen 3 3100?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the AM4 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super and AMD Ryzen 3 3100?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super + AMD Ryzen 3 3100

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 50.9%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~50.9%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

50.9%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

45.5%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

38.6%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

250W

GPU TDP

4C/8T

CPU Cores

AM4

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	65	45	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	91	63	20	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	275	190	136	Fps Shooter
Valorant	384	264	190	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	170	118	84	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	113	78	56	Open World
Fortnite	202	139	100	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	140	97	31	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	136	94	30	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	228	158	113	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	130	90	64	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	415	287	206	Moba
Dota 2	240	166	119	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	178	122	88	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	279	192	138	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	319	220	158	Fps Shooter
Rust	108	75	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	93	64	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	99	68	22	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	123	85	61	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	112	78	25	Rpg
Starfield	77	54	17	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	111	77	24	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	88	61	19	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	78	54	17	Survival Horror
Palworld	117	81	57	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	196	135	97	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	145	100	72	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	114	79	56	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	102	70	22	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 3 3100

⬆ AMD Ryzen 5 5600

+77.8% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 3 3100 limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super by ~50.9%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 5 5600 unlocks ~77.8% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: AM4 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 series on B350/B450/X470 motherboards requires a BIOS update.

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

🔋GPU Power Draw: 250W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 50.9% (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 AM4 socket.