Is AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 XTX and Intel Core i9-9900K?

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

DESKTOP

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX + Intel Core i9-9900K

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

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

60%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

24GB

GPU VRAM

355W

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)	145	100	71	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	207	144	101	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	576	397	285	Fps Shooter
Valorant	767	529	380	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	377	261	187	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	261	181	130	Open World
Fortnite	440	304	217	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	305	211	151	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	302	209	149	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	513	355	255	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	278	192	138	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	831	573	411	Moba
Dota 2	503	347	250	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	387	267	191	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	617	425	305	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	694	479	344	Fps Shooter
Rust	227	157	112	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	192	132	95	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	227	157	112	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	277	192	137	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	245	169	121	Rpg
Starfield	172	120	85	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	245	170	121	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	203	141	101	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	182	126	90	Survival Horror
Palworld	263	182	129	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	440	304	219	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	336	232	166	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	261	180	129	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	229	158	113	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

You are already at the top of this upgrade path.

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: 24GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 355W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

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

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.