Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. FPSBuddy estimates FPS, load distribution, and bottleneck % for 67+ modern games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.
Estimated FPS across popular titles
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Bottleneck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 216 | 181 | 123 | 48% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 40 | 32 | 21 | 40% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 176 | 146 | 99 | 46% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 249 | 207 | 140 | 47% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 113 | 94 | 63 | 46% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 205 | 168 | 113 | 44% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
216FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
48%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-10400F can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load98%
GPU Load76%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.