Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-10600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-10600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090. 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 | 42 | 27 | 35% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 43 | 34 | 22 | 32% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 241 | 193 | 126 | 38% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 196 | 157 | 102 | 36% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 277 | 223 | 145 | 37% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 65 | 51 | 33 | 33% |
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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
35%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-10600K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load96%
GPU Load76%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.