Is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT compatible with Intel Core i9-9900K?

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

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and Intel Core i9-9900K?

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

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AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT + Intel Core i9-9900K

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 32.8%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~32.8%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

32.8%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

25.3%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

16.0%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

12GB

GPU VRAM

230W

GPU TDP

8C/16T

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)	79	55	39	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	107	74	52	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	348	240	172	Fps Shooter
Valorant	501	345	248	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	206	143	102	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	132	91	66	Open World
Fortnite	248	171	122	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	172	119	85	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	165	114	81	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	273	189	136	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	162	112	80	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	542	374	268	Moba
Dota 2	304	210	151	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	218	150	108	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	338	233	167	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	392	270	194	Fps Shooter
Rust	137	95	68	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	120	83	59	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	117	81	58	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	147	102	73	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	138	95	68	Rpg
Starfield	94	65	46	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	134	93	66	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	103	71	51	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	90	62	44	Survival Horror
Palworld	140	97	69	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	234	162	116	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	170	117	84	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	135	93	67	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	122	84	60	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

⬆ AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT

+21.3% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the natural step up from the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT.

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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: 12GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 230W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 32.8% (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.