Is AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT 16GB 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 XT 16GB and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT 16GB + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 40.4%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~40.4%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

40.4%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

33.7%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

25.5%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

16GB

GPU VRAM

190W

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	65	45	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	295	203	145	Fps Shooter
Valorant	419	289	208	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	178	123	88	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	115	80	57	Open World
Fortnite	213	147	105	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	148	102	73	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	142	98	70	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	236	163	117	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	138	95	68	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	454	313	225	Moba
Dota 2	257	178	128	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	187	129	92	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	291	201	144	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	336	231	166	Fps Shooter
Rust	116	80	57	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	101	70	50	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	102	70	50	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	128	88	63	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	118	82	58	Rpg
Starfield	81	56	40	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	116	80	57	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	90	62	45	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	79	55	39	Survival Horror
Palworld	121	84	59	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	203	140	101	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	148	102	73	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	117	81	58	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	105	73	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 7600 XT 16GB by ~40.4%. 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: 16GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 190W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT 16GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 40.4% (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.