Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. 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 | 223 | 185 | 124 | 45% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 41 | 33 | 22 | 37% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 184 | 149 | 99 | 42% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 258 | 213 | 142 | 44% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 118 | 96 | 64 | 42% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 212 | 172 | 114 | 41% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
223FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
45%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-9700K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load97%
GPU Load76%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.