Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-11700K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-11700K 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 | 61 | 47 | 29 | 20% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 50 | 38 | 23 | 18% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 282 | 216 | 134 | 22% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 229 | 174 | 107 | 20% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 325 | 247 | 153 | 21% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 74 | 56 | 35 | 19% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
61FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
20%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-11700K 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 Load93%
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%.