Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 compatible with Intel Core i5-9400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 350W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Core i5-9400F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 + Intel Core i5-9400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 49.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~49.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

49.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

43.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

36.3%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

115W

GPU TDP

6C/6T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	63	44	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	88	61	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	269	185	133	Fps Shooter
Valorant	376	259	186	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	166	115	82	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	109	76	54	Open World
Fortnite	197	136	97	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	137	94	30	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	132	92	29	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	222	153	110	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	127	88	63	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	407	281	202	Moba
Dota 2	235	162	116	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	173	119	85	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	271	187	134	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	311	214	154	Fps Shooter
Rust	106	73	23	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	92	63	20	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	96	66	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	120	83	59	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	109	75	24	Rpg
Starfield	75	52	16	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	108	74	24	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	85	59	19	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	75	52	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	114	79	56	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	190	131	94	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	141	97	69	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	111	76	55	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	99	68	22	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-9400F

⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K

+35.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-9400F limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 by ~49.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~35.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (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: 115W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 49.1% (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 LGA1151 socket.