Is AMD Radeon RX 7600 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 7600 and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 7600 + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7600?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 36.3%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~36.3%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

36.3%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

29.2%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

20.3%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

165W

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)	65	45	14	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	89	61	19	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	284	195	140	Fps Shooter
Valorant	406	280	201	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	170	117	84	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	109	76	54	Open World
Fortnite	203	140	100	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	141	98	31	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	136	94	30	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	225	155	112	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	132	91	65	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	440	304	218	Moba
Dota 2	248	171	123	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	179	123	88	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	278	191	137	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	321	221	159	Fps Shooter
Rust	111	77	24	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	98	67	21	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	97	67	21	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	121	84	60	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	113	78	25	Rpg
Starfield	77	54	17	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	110	76	24	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	85	59	19	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	74	52	16	Survival Horror
Palworld	115	80	56	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	193	133	96	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	140	97	69	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	111	77	55	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	100	69	22	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 7600 by ~36.3%. 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: 165W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7600?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 36.3% (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.