Will the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-12400F paired with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. 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 | 319 | 246 | 154 | 25% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 56 | 43 | 27 | 21% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 259 | 198 | 123 | 23% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 368 | 281 | 176 | 24% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 167 | 128 | 79 | 23% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 296 | 227 | 141 | 23% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-12400F can't keep AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
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AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.