Will the Intel Core i7-10700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-10700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. 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 | 252 | 197 | 124 | 28% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 45 | 34 | 21 | 23% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 205 | 158 | 99 | 26% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 291 | 225 | 142 | 27% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 132 | 102 | 64 | 26% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 234 | 181 | 114 | 26% |
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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 i7-10700K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.