Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. 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 | 232 | 195 | 133 | 49% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 43 | 35 | 23 | 41% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 189 | 159 | 106 | 47% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 267 | 225 | 152 | 48% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 122 | 102 | 68 | 47% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 220 | 183 | 122 | 45% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
232FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
49%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-9700K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load97%
GPU Load75%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.