Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT. 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 | 201 | 155 | 97 | 26% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 36 | 27 | 18 | 22% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 162 | 125 | 78 | 25% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 230 | 177 | 112 | 26% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 104 | 80 | 50 | 25% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 187 | 143 | 90 | 24% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
201FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
26%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-9700K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load97%
GPU Load81%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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