Will the Intel Core i5-12600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-12600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super. 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 | 360 | 276 | 171 | 22% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 64 | 48 | 30 | 18% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 293 | 222 | 137 | 20% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 415 | 315 | 196 | 21% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 188 | 143 | 88 | 20% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 334 | 254 | 157 | 20% |
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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 i5-12600K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 9600X
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.