Is AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT compatible with Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and Intel Core i7-8700K?

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

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AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT + Intel Core i7-8700K

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 56.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~56.1%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

56.1%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

51.2%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

45.1%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

12GB

GPU VRAM

245W

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)	86	59	42	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	120	83	59	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	356	245	176	Fps Shooter
Valorant	490	338	243	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	223	154	111	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	150	104	75	Open World
Fortnite	264	182	130	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	183	127	90	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	179	123	88	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	300	208	149	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	169	117	84	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	531	366	263	Moba
Dota 2	311	214	154	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	232	160	115	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	366	252	181	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	417	287	206	Fps Shooter
Rust	140	97	69	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	120	83	59	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	131	91	65	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	162	113	80	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	147	101	73	Rpg
Starfield	102	71	50	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	145	101	72	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	117	81	58	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	103	72	51	Survival Horror
Palworld	154	107	76	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	258	178	128	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	193	133	95	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	151	104	75	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	134	92	66	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 7700 XT by ~56.1%. Upgrading to Intel Core i9-9900K unlocks ~26.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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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: 245W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i7-8700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 56.1% (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.