Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-12900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-12900K paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 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 | 82 | 50 | 24 | 46% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 53% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 65 | 40 | 18 | 49% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 93 | 57 | 27 | 48% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 42 | 26 | 18 | 49% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 75 | 46 | 21 | 50% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
82FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
0%
No meaningful component gap detected.
Well balanced build
Your CPU and GPU are aligned for this workload — expect consistent frame delivery.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load84%
GPU Load90%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Balanced
No upgrade needed
Your build is well matched — no upgrade would meaningfully raise FPS in this title.