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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super + Intel Core i9-9900K
Bottleneck Analysis & Gaming FPS Estimates
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Moderate GPU Bottleneck
Noticeable bottleneck (~29.3%). Consider upgrading the weaker component.
Bottleneck at a Glance
29.3%
1080p Bottleneck
GPU
36.3%
1440p Bottleneck
GPU
43.4%
4K Bottleneck
GPU
Component Specs
6GB
GPU VRAM
125W
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) | 50 | 15 | 11 | Open World |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 63 | 19 | 14 | Action Rpg |
| Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) | 247 | 170 | 122 | Fps Shooter |
| Valorant | 384 | 264 | 190 | Fps Shooter |
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | 131 | 91 | 65 | Open World |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 75 | 52 | 16 | Open World |
| Fortnite | 164 | 113 | 36 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 114 | 35 | 25 | Battle Royale |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 105 | 32 | 23 | Fps Shooter |
| Apex Legends | 167 | 116 | 37 | Battle Royale |
| Minecraft (with Shaders) | 111 | 77 | 24 | Sandbox |
| League of Legends (LoL) | 415 | 287 | 206 | Moba |
| Dota 2 | 216 | 149 | 107 | Moba |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 144 | 99 | 32 | Battle Royale |
| Overwatch 2 | 215 | 148 | 106 | Fps Shooter |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 259 | 178 | 128 | Fps Shooter |
| Rust | 97 | 30 | 21 | Survival |
| Escape from Tarkov | 89 | 27 | 19 | Survival Fps |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 69 | 21 | 15 | Action Rpg |
| Elden Ring | 90 | 63 | 20 | Action Rpg |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 91 | 28 | 20 | Rpg |
| Starfield | 60 | 18 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Helldivers 2 | 85 | 26 | 19 | Co Op Shooter |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 58 | 18 | 13 | Action Rpg |
| Alan Wake 2 | 49 | 15 | 11 | Survival Horror |
| Palworld | 86 | 59 | 19 | Survival |
| EA Sports FC 25 | 144 | 99 | 32 | Sports |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 97 | 67 | 21 | Racing |
| The Witcher 3 (Next-Gen) | 80 | 55 | 17 | Action Rpg |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 75 | 23 | 16 | Action Adventure |
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Upgrade Recommendations
Current: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super
⬆ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
+51.7% performance gain
Your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super limits the Intel Core i9-9900K by ~29.3%. Upgrading to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers ~51.7% 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: 6GB GDDR — check per-game requirements in the FPS table.
🔋GPU Power Draw: 125W — CPU: 95W
FAQ
Does the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super?
At 1080p, the estimated bottleneck is 29.3% (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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