Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-12600K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-12600K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. 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 | 41 | 27 | 18 | 25% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 33 | 22 | 18 | 27% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 193 | 129 | 69 | 23% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 155 | 103 | 55 | 24% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 221 | 147 | 78 | 24% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 50 | 33 | 18 | 26% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
41FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
0%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
Below smooth playable threshold
Estimated 41 FPS at 1080p. Drop resolution, lower settings, or upgrade the weaker component to reach 60+ FPS.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load88%
GPU Load84%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested GPU
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