Is AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT compatible with Intel Core i7-9700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT and Intel Core i7-9700K?

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

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT + Intel Core i7-9700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.0%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Moderate CPU Bottleneck

Noticeable bottleneck (~18.0%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.

Bottleneck at a Glance

18.0%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

8.9%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

2.5%

4K Bottleneck

Balanced

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

225W

GPU TDP

8C/8T

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)	61	42	13	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	82	57	18	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	279	192	137	Fps Shooter
Valorant	410	282	203	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	161	111	80	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	100	69	50	Open World
Fortnite	195	134	96	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	135	94	30	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	128	89	28	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	211	145	105	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	128	89	63	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	444	306	220	Moba
Dota 2	243	168	121	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	171	118	85	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	263	181	130	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	308	212	152	Fps Shooter
Rust	109	76	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	97	67	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	90	62	20	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	114	79	56	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	108	75	24	Rpg
Starfield	73	51	16	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	104	72	23	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	78	54	17	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	67	47	15	Survival Horror
Palworld	108	75	53	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	180	125	90	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	129	89	63	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	103	71	51	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	94	65	21	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-9700K

⬆ Intel Core i9-9900K

+12.3% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-9700K limits the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT by ~18.0%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~12.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 225W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 18.0% (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 LGA1151 socket.