Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-12900KS bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-12900KS paired with AMD Radeon RX 6600 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 | 128 | 81 | 39 | 40% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 22 | 18 | 18 | 46% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 102 | 64 | 31 | 42% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 146 | 92 | 45 | 41% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 66 | 41 | 20 | 42% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 117 | 73 | 35 | 43% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
128FPS
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 Load83%
GPU Load87%
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.