Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-11900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-11900K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. 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 | 326 | 254 | 162 | 29% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 58 | 45 | 28 | 24% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 265 | 205 | 129 | 27% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 376 | 293 | 185 | 28% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 170 | 132 | 83 | 27% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 303 | 236 | 148 | 27% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
326FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
29%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-11900K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load91%
GPU Load72%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.