Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super compatible with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X?

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 7 3700X?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super + AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 29.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~29.1%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

29.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

21.2%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

11.4%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

250W

GPU TDP

8C/16T

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)	72	50	16	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	98	68	21	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	321	221	158	Fps Shooter
Valorant	465	321	231	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	189	131	94	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	120	83	60	Open World
Fortnite	228	157	112	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	158	109	35	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	151	104	33	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	249	172	124	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	149	103	74	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	503	347	249	Moba
Dota 2	280	194	139	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	200	138	99	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	310	213	153	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	360	248	178	Fps Shooter
Rust	126	87	28	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	111	77	24	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	107	74	23	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	135	93	67	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	127	87	28	Rpg
Starfield	86	60	19	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	123	85	27	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	93	65	21	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	81	56	18	Survival Horror
Palworld	128	88	63	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	214	148	106	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	155	107	76	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	123	85	61	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	111	77	24	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

⬆ AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

+89.7% performance gain

Your AMD Ryzen 7 3700X limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super by ~29.1%. Upgrading to AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D unlocks ~89.7% 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 7 3700X bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 29.1% (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 AM4 socket.