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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super + Intel Core i5-8400
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate CPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~15.5%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
15.5%
1080p Bottleneck
CPU
6.1%
1440p Bottleneck
CPU
5.3%
4K Bottleneck
GPU
Component Specs
6GB
GPU VRAM
125W
GPU TDP
6C/6T
CPU Cores
LGA1151
Socket
Estimated FPS in Popular Games (1080p)
| Game | Low | High | Ultra | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) | 40 | 12 | 9 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 54 | 16 | 11 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 184 | 127 | 91 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 272 | 187 | 135 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 106 | 73 | 52 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 65 | 45 | 14 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 128 | 89 | 28 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 89 | 27 | 19 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 84 | 26 | 18 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 138 | 95 | 31 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 85 | 58 | 19 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 294 | 203 | 146 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 161 | 111 | 80 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 113 | 78 | 25 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 173 | 119 | 85 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 203 | 140 | 100 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 72 | 22 | 16 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 64 | 20 | 14 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 59 | 18 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 75 | 52 | 16 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 71 | 22 | 16 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 48 | 15 | 10 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 69 | 21 | 15 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 51 | 16 | 11 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 44 | 13 | 9 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 71 | 49 | 15 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 119 | 82 | 26 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 84 | 58 | 18 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 68 | 47 | 15 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 61 | 19 | 13 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: Intel Core i5-8400
⬆ Intel Core i7-9700K
+49.0% performance gain
Your Intel Core i5-8400 limits the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super by ~15.5%. Upgrading to Intel Core i7-9700K unlocks ~49.0% more CPU performance on the same socket.
Compatibility & Power
⚡Recommended PSU: 350W (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: 125W — CPU: 65W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i5-8400 bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 15.5% (CPU).
What PSU do I need?
A quality 350W 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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