Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 | 215 | 175 | 115 | 40% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 39 | 31 | 20 | 33% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 175 | 142 | 93 | 38% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 248 | 201 | 132 | 39% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 113 | 91 | 60 | 38% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 204 | 162 | 106 | 36% |
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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 i7-9700K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.