Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-9900K paired with AMD Radeon RX 6950 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 | 229 | 180 | 115 | 30% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 41 | 32 | 20 | 25% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 186 | 145 | 92 | 28% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 264 | 206 | 131 | 29% |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Battle Royale | 120 | 93 | 59 | 28% |
| League of Legends MOBA | 215 | 166 | 105 | 27% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
229FPS
Counter-Strike 2 · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
30%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-9900K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT fully fed in Counter-Strike 2. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load96%
GPU Load78%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.