Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-12900KS bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-12900KS paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. 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 | 462 | 348 | 212 | 16% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 81 | 60 | 37 | 13% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 373 | 278 | 169 | 15% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 529 | 398 | 242 | 16% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 240 | 179 | 109 | 15% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 426 | 320 | 193 | 15% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
462FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
16%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-12900KS can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load83%
GPU Load67%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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