Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-11600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-11600K 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 | 322 | 282 | 198 | 57% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 61 | 51 | 34 | 47% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 269 | 229 | 159 | 53% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 376 | 325 | 226 | 55% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 173 | 148 | 103 | 53% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 310 | 265 | 182 | 52% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
322FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
57%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-11600K 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 Load94%
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%.