Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-11600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-11600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. 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 | 295 | 245 | 165 | 46% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 55 | 44 | 29 | 38% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 243 | 200 | 133 | 43% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 341 | 283 | 190 | 45% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 156 | 128 | 85 | 43% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 280 | 230 | 152 | 42% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
295FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
46%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-11600K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load94%
GPU Load70%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareIntel Core i5-14600K
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.