Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-10400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-10400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. 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 | 53 | 46 | 31 | 53% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 45 | 37 | 25 | 48% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 235 | 206 | 145 | 58% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 194 | 168 | 117 | 55% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 274 | 237 | 167 | 56% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 66 | 56 | 38 | 50% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
53FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
53%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-10400F can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load98%
GPU Load72%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.