Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 compatible with Intel Core i3-10100F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1200 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 and Intel Core i3-10100F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 + Intel Core i3-10100F

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.5%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Minor CPU Bottleneck

Small bottleneck detected (~12.5%). In most games you will barely notice it.

Bottleneck at a Glance

12.5%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

2.8%

1440p Bottleneck

Balanced

8.6%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

150W

GPU TDP

4C/8T

CPU Cores

LGA1200

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	45	31	10	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	60	41	13	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	207	143	102	Fps Shooter
Valorant	306	211	152	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	118	82	58	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	73	50	36	Open World
Fortnite	144	99	71	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	100	69	22	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	94	65	21	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	154	107	77	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	95	66	47	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	332	229	164	Moba
Dota 2	181	125	89	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	126	87	62	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	193	133	96	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	227	157	112	Fps Shooter
Rust	81	56	18	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	72	50	16	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	65	45	14	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	83	58	41	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	80	55	17	Rpg
Starfield	54	37	12	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	77	53	17	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	57	39	12	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	49	34	10	Survival Horror
Palworld	79	55	39	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	132	91	66	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	94	65	46	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	75	52	37	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	69	47	15	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i3-10100F

⬆ Intel Core i5-10400F

+17.9% performance gain

Your Intel Core i3-10100F limits the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 by ~12.5%. Upgrading to Intel Core i5-10400F unlocks ~17.9% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1200 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️11th Gen Intel CPUs are not compatible with H410 and B460 chipsets.

🎮VRAM: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 150W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i3-10100F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 12.5% (CPU).

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 LGA1200 socket.