Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-12400F bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-12400F paired with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. 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 | 69 | 53 | 33 | 23% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 56 | 43 | 27 | 21% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 319 | 246 | 154 | 25% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 259 | 198 | 123 | 23% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 368 | 281 | 176 | 24% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 85 | 64 | 40 | 21% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
69FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
23%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-12400F can't keep AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load91%
GPU Load73%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.