Is AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT compatible with Intel Core i9-9900K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 600W.

What FPS can I get with AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 7900 XT + Intel Core i9-9900K

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 60%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~60%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

60%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

60%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

56.4%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

20GB

GPU VRAM

315W

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)	130	90	64	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	185	128	90	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	524	362	259	Fps Shooter
Valorant	707	487	351	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	338	234	168	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	232	161	116	Open World
Fortnite	397	274	196	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	275	191	136	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	271	187	133	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	459	317	228	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	252	174	125	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	765	528	379	Moba
Dota 2	458	316	227	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	348	240	172	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	554	382	274	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	626	431	310	Fps Shooter
Rust	206	143	102	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	176	121	87	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	202	139	100	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	248	172	123	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	220	152	109	Rpg
Starfield	154	107	76	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	220	152	109	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	181	125	90	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	161	112	79	Survival Horror
Palworld	235	163	116	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	393	272	195	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	299	206	147	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	232	160	115	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	205	141	101	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

⬆ AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

+14.0% performance gain

Ready for more FPS? The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the natural step up from the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 600W (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: 20GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 315W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 60% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 600W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.