Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i5-14400F bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i5-14400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. 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 | 86 | 67 | 43 | 30% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 70 | 54 | 34 | 27% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 389 | 307 | 198 | 33% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 317 | 249 | 159 | 31% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 449 | 353 | 227 | 32% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 104 | 81 | 51 | 28% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
86FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
30%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i5-14400F can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load88%
GPU Load67%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
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