Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. FPSBuddy estimates FPS, load distribution, and bottleneck % for 68+ modern games at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.
Estimated FPS across popular titles
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Bottleneck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI Open World | 46 | 37 | 25 | 40% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 38 | 31 | 20 | 36% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 208 | 171 | 114 | 43% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 170 | 138 | 92 | 41% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 240 | 197 | 130 | 42% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 57 | 45 | 30 | 37% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
46FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
40%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-10400F can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load98%
GPU Load78%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.