Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super compatible with Intel Core i7-12700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super and Intel Core i7-12700K?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super + Intel Core i7-12700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-12700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~22.4%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

22.4%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

13.8%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

3.0%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

12GB

GPU VRAM

220W

GPU TDP

12C/20T

CPU Cores

LGA1700

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	131	90	64	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	175	121	85	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	585	404	289	Fps Shooter
Valorant	856	590	424	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	340	235	169	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	213	148	106	Open World
Fortnite	412	284	203	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	286	198	141	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	272	188	134	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	447	309	222	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	271	187	134	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	926	639	459	Moba
Dota 2	511	353	254	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	362	250	179	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	557	384	276	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	650	448	322	Fps Shooter
Rust	230	159	114	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	204	141	101	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	191	132	94	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	242	168	120	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	229	158	113	Rpg
Starfield	155	108	76	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	221	153	110	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	166	116	83	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	144	100	71	Survival Horror
Palworld	230	159	113	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	383	265	191	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	275	190	135	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	220	152	109	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	199	138	99	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-12700K

⬆ Intel Core i7-14700K

+42.3% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-12700K limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super by ~22.4%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-14700K unlocks ~42.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1700 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️13th & 14th Gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards require a BIOS update (ensure latest microcode).

🎮VRAM: 12GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 220W — CPU: 125W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-12700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.4% (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 LGA1700 socket.