Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-11700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-11700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. 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 | 303 | 243 | 158 | 36% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 55 | 43 | 27 | 30% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 247 | 196 | 127 | 34% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 350 | 278 | 180 | 35% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 159 | 126 | 82 | 34% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 285 | 226 | 145 | 33% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
303FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
36%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-11700K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load93%
GPU Load72%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.