Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-9900K paired with AMD Radeon RX 6800 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 | 218 | 164 | 100 | 17% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 38 | 28 | 18 | 14% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 175 | 131 | 80 | 16% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 249 | 187 | 115 | 17% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 113 | 84 | 52 | 16% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 201 | 151 | 92 | 16% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
218FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
17%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-9900K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load96%
GPU Load81%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.