Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-12900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-12900K paired with AMD Radeon RX 7800 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 | 286 | 195 | 107 | 17% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 49 | 33 | 18 | 19% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 229 | 156 | 85 | 18% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 327 | 223 | 122 | 17% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 147 | 100 | 54 | 18% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 262 | 178 | 97 | 18% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
286FPS
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 Load79%
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.