Is AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 450W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

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AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 34.3%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~34.3%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

34.3%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

27.0%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

17.9%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

GPU TDP

6C/12T

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)	64	44	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	87	60	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	279	192	138	Fps Shooter
Valorant	401	276	199	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	166	115	82	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	106	74	53	Open World
Fortnite	200	138	98	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	138	96	30	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	133	92	29	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	220	152	109	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	130	90	64	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	434	299	215	Moba
Dota 2	244	168	121	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	175	121	87	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	272	187	134	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	315	217	156	Fps Shooter
Rust	110	76	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	96	66	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	95	65	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	119	82	59	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	111	77	24	Rpg
Starfield	76	52	16	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	108	75	24	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	83	57	18	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	72	50	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	113	78	55	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	189	130	94	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	137	95	67	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	109	75	54	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	98	67	21	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i7-8700K

⬆ Intel Core i9-9900K

+26.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i7-8700K limits the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT by ~34.3%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~26.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 450W (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: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 34.3% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 450W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

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