Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-11600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-11600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. 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 | 312 | 266 | 183 | 52% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 58 | 48 | 32 | 44% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 255 | 217 | 148 | 50% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 361 | 307 | 210 | 51% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 164 | 139 | 95 | 50% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 297 | 250 | 169 | 48% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
312FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
52%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-11600K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load94%
GPU Load67%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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