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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super + Intel Core i9-12900K

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

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Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~15.6%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

15.6%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
6.2%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
5.2%
4K Bottleneck
GPU

Component Specs

12GB
GPU VRAM
220W
GPU TDP
16C/24T
CPU Cores
LGA1700
Socket
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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

GameLowHighUltraGenre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)1359366Open World
Cyberpunk 207717912487Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)610421301Fps Shooter
Valorant900621446Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)351243174Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2217151108Open World
Fortnite426294210Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone296205146Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6280194138Fps Shooter
Apex Legends459317228Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)281194139Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)974672483Moba
Dota 2533368265Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds374258185Battle Royale
Overwatch 2574396284Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege672464333Fps Shooter
Rust240166119Survival
Escape from Tarkov214147106Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy19513596Action Rpg
Elden Ring248172123Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3237164117Rpg
Starfield16011179Action Rpg
Helldivers 2228158113Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong16911884Action Rpg
Alan Wake 214610272Survival Horror
Palworld235163116Survival
EA Sports FC 25393272196Sports
Forza Horizon 5280193138Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)225155111Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2205141101Action Adventure
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Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i9-12900K
⬆ Intel Core i7-14700K
+30.9% performance gain
Your Intel Core i9-12900K limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super by ~15.6%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-14700K unlocks ~30.9% 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 i9-12900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 15.6% (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.

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