Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 10GB 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 6700 10GB and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 6700 10GB + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6700 10GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 39.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~39.8%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

39.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

33.1%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

24.8%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

10GB

GPU VRAM

175W

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)	68	47	33	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	93	64	45	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	293	202	145	Fps Shooter
Valorant	417	288	207	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	177	122	88	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	114	79	57	Open World
Fortnite	211	146	104	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	147	101	72	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	141	98	69	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	235	162	117	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	137	95	68	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	452	312	224	Moba
Dota 2	256	177	127	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	186	128	92	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	289	199	143	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	334	230	165	Fps Shooter
Rust	115	80	57	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	101	69	50	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	101	70	50	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	127	88	63	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	117	81	58	Rpg
Starfield	80	56	39	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	115	79	57	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	89	62	44	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	78	54	38	Survival Horror
Palworld	120	83	59	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	201	139	100	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	147	102	72	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	116	80	58	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	105	72	52	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 6700 10GB by ~39.8%. 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: 10GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 175W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6700 10GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 39.8% (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.