Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB compatible with Intel Core i3-10100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1200 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 3050 8GB + Intel Core i3-10100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 9.7%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~9.7%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

9.7%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

0.4%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

11.4%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

130W

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)	44	30	9	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	58	40	13	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	204	140	100	Fps Shooter
Valorant	303	209	150	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	116	80	57	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	71	49	35	Open World
Fortnite	141	97	69	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	98	68	21	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	92	64	20	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	151	104	75	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	93	64	46	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	328	226	162	Moba
Dota 2	178	123	88	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	124	85	61	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	190	131	94	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	223	154	110	Fps Shooter
Rust	80	55	17	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	71	49	16	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	64	44	14	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	82	56	40	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	78	54	17	Rpg
Starfield	53	36	11	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	75	52	16	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	55	38	12	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	48	33	10	Survival Horror
Palworld	77	53	38	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	129	89	64	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	91	63	45	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	74	51	36	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	67	46	15	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

+71.0% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the natural step up from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (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: 130W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 9.7% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 350W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1200 socket.