Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 and Intel Core i7-9700K?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 6800 + Intel Core i7-9700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 50.0%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~50.0%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

50.0%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

44.4%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

37.5%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

16GB

GPU VRAM

250W

GPU TDP

8C/8T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

🛒 Check AMD Radeon RX 6800 Price 🛒 Check Intel Core i7-9700K Price

Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	87	60	43	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	121	84	59	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	368	254	182	Fps Shooter
Valorant	514	354	255	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	227	157	113	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	150	104	75	Open World
Fortnite	270	186	133	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	187	130	92	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	182	126	89	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	304	210	151	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	174	120	86	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	556	384	275	Moba
Dota 2	321	222	159	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	237	164	117	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	372	256	184	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	426	294	211	Fps Shooter
Rust	145	100	71	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	125	86	62	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	132	91	65	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	165	114	81	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	150	104	74	Rpg
Starfield	103	72	51	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	148	102	73	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	117	81	58	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	103	72	51	Survival Horror
Palworld	156	108	77	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	261	180	130	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	194	134	95	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	152	105	75	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	136	93	67	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 6800 by ~50.0%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~12.3% more CPU performance on the same socket.

View New Combo Check Price on Amazon

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: 16GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 250W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6800?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 50.0% (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.