Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. 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 | 196 | 149 | 92 | 21% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 35 | 26 | 18 | 17% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 158 | 120 | 74 | 20% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 226 | 171 | 106 | 20% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 102 | 77 | 48 | 20% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 182 | 138 | 85 | 19% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
196FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
21%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-9700K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load97%
GPU Load82%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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