Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB compatible with Intel Core i9-9900K?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and Intel Core i9-9900K?

FPS varies by game and preset. See the detailed per-game table above.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB + Intel Core i9-9900K

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 45.1%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~45.1%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

45.1%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

50.6%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

56.1%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

6GB

GPU VRAM

120W

GPU TDP

8C/16T

CPU Cores

LGA1151

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	44	13	9	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	54	17	12	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	227	156	112	Fps Shooter
Valorant	360	248	178	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	116	80	58	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	64	44	14	Open World
Fortnite	147	101	32	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	102	31	22	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	93	29	20	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	146	101	32	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	100	69	22	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	390	269	193	Moba
Dota 2	198	137	98	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	129	89	28	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	190	131	94	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	232	160	115	Fps Shooter
Rust	89	27	19	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	82	25	18	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	60	18	13	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	79	55	17	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	81	25	18	Rpg
Starfield	53	16	11	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	75	23	16	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	49	15	11	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	41	12	9	Survival Horror
Palworld	75	52	16	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	125	86	28	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	82	56	18	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	69	47	15	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	65	20	14	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

+95.6% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB limits the Intel Core i9-9900K by ~45.1%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~95.6% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 400W (80+ Bronze or better)

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1151 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️9th Gen Intel CPUs on 300-series motherboards may require a BIOS update.

🎮VRAM: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 120W — CPU: 95W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 45.1% (GPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 400W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

Yes — as long as you stay on the LGA1151 socket.