Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-12400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. 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 | 32 | 21 | 18 | 29% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 26 | 18 | 18 | 31% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 149 | 98 | 51 | 27% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 120 | 79 | 40 | 29% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 171 | 112 | 58 | 28% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 38 | 25 | 18 | 31% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
32FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
0%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
Below smooth playable threshold
Estimated 32 FPS at 1080p. Drop resolution, lower settings, or upgrade the weaker component to reach 60+ FPS.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load91%
GPU Load86%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested GPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Feeds your Intel Core i5-12400F enough pixels to matter at higher resolutions.