Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. 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 | 285 | 254 | 187 | 65% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 54 | 47 | 33 | 57% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 228 | 209 | 151 | 65% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 326 | 293 | 214 | 65% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 147 | 134 | 97 | 65% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 267 | 241 | 173 | 63% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
285FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
65%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-10400F can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load98%
GPU Load65%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.