Is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti compatible with Intel Core i5-9400F?

Yes, if your motherboard supports the LGA1151 socket. Recommended PSU: 500W.

What FPS can I get with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Intel Core i5-9400F?

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

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti + Intel Core i5-9400F

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 44.9%.

Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates

Severe CPU Bottleneck

Significant bottleneck (~44.9%). Upgrading the CPU is strongly recommended.

Bottleneck at a Glance

44.9%

1080p Bottleneck

CPU

38.8%

1440p Bottleneck

CPU

31.1%

4K Bottleneck

CPU

Component Specs

11GB

GPU VRAM

250W

GPU TDP

6C/6T

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)	60	41	29	Open World
Cyberpunk 2077	83	57	40	Action Rpg
Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)	256	177	126	Fps Shooter
Valorant	362	249	179	Fps Shooter
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5)	156	108	77	Open World
Red Dead Redemption 2	102	71	51	Open World
Fortnite	186	129	92	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Warzone	129	89	64	Battle Royale
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6	125	86	61	Fps Shooter
Apex Legends	208	144	104	Battle Royale
Minecraft (with Shaders)	120	83	60	Sandbox
League of Legends (LoL)	392	270	194	Moba
Dota 2	224	154	111	Moba
PUBG: Battlegrounds	164	113	81	Battle Royale
Overwatch 2	256	176	127	Fps Shooter
Rainbow Six Siege	294	203	146	Fps Shooter
Rust	101	70	50	Survival
Escape from Tarkov	88	60	43	Survival Fps
Hogwarts Legacy	90	62	44	Action Rpg
Elden Ring	113	78	56	Action Rpg
Baldur's Gate 3	104	71	51	Rpg
Starfield	71	49	35	Action Rpg
Helldivers 2	102	70	50	Co Op Shooter
Black Myth: Wukong	80	55	40	Action Rpg
Alan Wake 2	70	49	34	Survival Horror
Palworld	107	74	52	Survival
EA Sports FC 25	179	123	89	Sports
Forza Horizon 5	132	91	65	Racing
The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen)	104	72	51	Action Rpg
Marvel's Spider-Man 2	93	64	46	Action Adventure

Upgrade Recommendations

Current: Intel Core i5-9400F

⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K

+35.2% performance gain

Your Intel Core i5-9400F limits the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti by ~44.9%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~35.2% more CPU performance on the same socket.

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Compatibility & Power

⚡Recommended PSU: 500W (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: 11GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.

🔋GPU Power Draw: 250W — CPU: 65W

FAQ

Does the Intel Core i5-9400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 44.9% (CPU).

What PSU do I need?

A quality 500W 80+ Bronze PSU is recommended.

Can I upgrade the CPU without changing my motherboard?

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