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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 + Intel Core i9-9900K
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate GPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~22.0%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
22.0%
1080p Bottleneck
GPU
29.8%
1440p Bottleneck
GPU
37.6%
4K Bottleneck
GPU
Component Specs
8GB
GPU VRAM
150W
GPU TDP
8C/16T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 53 | 37 | 11 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 68 | 47 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 257 | 177 | 127 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 395 | 272 | 196 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 138 | 96 | 69 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 80 | 56 | 40 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 172 | 118 | 85 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 119 | 82 | 26 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 111 | 76 | 24 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 177 | 123 | 88 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 116 | 80 | 57 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 427 | 295 | 211 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 224 | 155 | 111 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 151 | 104 | 74 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 227 | 156 | 112 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 271 | 187 | 134 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 101 | 70 | 22 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 92 | 63 | 20 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 74 | 51 | 16 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 96 | 66 | 47 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 95 | 66 | 21 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 63 | 44 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 90 | 62 | 20 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 63 | 43 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 53 | 37 | 11 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 91 | 63 | 44 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 152 | 105 | 75 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 104 | 71 | 51 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 85 | 58 | 42 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 79 | 54 | 17 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
+37.5% performance gain
Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 limits the Intel Core i9-9900K by ~22.0%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~37.5% more GPU performance.
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: 8GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.
🔋GPU Power Draw: 150W — CPU: 95W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 22.0% (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.
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