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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 + Intel Core i5-14600K

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

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Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~29.0%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

29.0%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
21.1%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
11.3%
4K Bottleneck
CPU

Component Specs

16GB
GPU VRAM
320W
GPU TDP
14C/20T
CPU Cores
LGA1700
Socket
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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

GameLowHighUltraGenre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)16411381Open World
Cyberpunk 2077221153108Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)725500358Fps Shooter
Valorant1050724521Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)427295212Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2271188135Open World
Fortnite515355254Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone357247176Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6341236168Fps Shooter
Apex Legends563389280Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)337233167Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)1136784563Moba
Dota 2633437314Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds452312224Battle Royale
Overwatch 2699482346Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege812560403Fps Shooter
Rust285197141Survival
Escape from Tarkov251174124Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy242167119Action Rpg
Elden Ring305211151Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3286198142Rpg
Starfield19513596Action Rpg
Helldivers 2278192138Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong211147105Action Rpg
Alan Wake 218412891Survival Horror
Palworld289200142Survival
EA Sports FC 25483334240Sports
Forza Horizon 5349241172Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)278192138Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2251173124Action Adventure
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Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-14600K
⬆ Intel Core i7-14700K
+20.5% performance gain
Your Intel Core i5-14600K limits the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 by ~29.0%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-14700K unlocks ~20.5% more CPU performance on the same socket.
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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 600W (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: 16GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.
🔋GPU Power Draw: 320W — CPU: 125W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-14600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 29.0% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 600W 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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