Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 compatible with Intel Core i5-13500?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1700 socket. Recommended PSU: 400W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and Intel Core i5-13500?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 + Intel Core i5-13500

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-13500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 43.5%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe GPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~43.5%). Upgrading the GPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

43.5%

1080p Bottleneck

GPU

49.1%

1440p Bottleneck

GPU

54.8%

4K Bottleneck

GPU

Component Specs

8GB

GPU VRAM

180W

GPU TDP

14C/20T

CPU Cores

LGA1700

Socket

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Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)

Game	Low	High	Ultra	Genre
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	76	53	16	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	94	65	20	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	386	266	190	Fps Shooter
Valorant	610	421	303	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	198	137	98	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	109	76	54	Open World
Fortnite	250	173	123	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	174	120	38	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	159	110	35	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	250	173	124	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	171	118	85	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	661	456	327	Moba
Dota 2	337	233	167	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	220	152	109	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	325	224	161	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	395	273	196	Fps Shooter
Rust	152	105	33	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	140	96	31	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	102	71	22	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	135	94	67	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	139	96	31	Rpg
Starfield	90	63	20	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	129	89	28	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	85	59	19	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	71	49	15	Survival Horror
Palworld	128	89	63	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	214	148	106	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	141	97	69	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	118	81	58	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	111	77	24	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

+35.9% performance gain

Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 limits the Intel Core i5-13500 by ~43.5%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers ~35.9% more GPU performance.

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Compatibility & Power

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

🔌CPU Socket: LGA1700 — verify your motherboard compatibility.

⚠️13th & 14th Gen Intel CPUs on 600-series motherboards require a BIOS update (ensure latest microcode).

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

🔋GPU Power Draw: 180W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-13500 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 43.5% (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 LGA1700 socket.