Is AMD Radeon RX 5700 compatible with Intel Core i5-9400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 5700 and Intel Core i5-9400F?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 5700 + Intel Core i5-9400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 31.6%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~31.6%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

31.6%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

24.1%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

14.6%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

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)	51	35	11	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	70	48	15	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	227	156	112	Fps Shooter
Valorant	327	225	162	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	134	93	66	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	85	59	42	Open World
Fortnite	161	111	79	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	112	77	24	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	107	74	23	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	177	122	88	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	105	73	52	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	354	244	175	Moba
Dota 2	198	137	98	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	142	98	70	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	220	151	109	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	255	176	126	Fps Shooter
Rust	89	61	19	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	78	54	17	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	76	52	17	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	96	66	47	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	90	62	20	Rpg
Starfield	61	42	13	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	87	60	19	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	66	46	15	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	58	40	12	Survival Horror
Palworld	91	63	44	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	152	105	75	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	110	76	54	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	87	60	43	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	79	54	17	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-9400F

⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K

+35.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-9400F limits the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by ~31.6%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~35.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (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: 180W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 31.6% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 400W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.