Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-11700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-11700K paired with AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. 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 | 68 | 54 | 35 | 34% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 56 | 44 | 28 | 31% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 306 | 248 | 162 | 38% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 249 | 200 | 129 | 36% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 353 | 283 | 185 | 37% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 83 | 65 | 42 | 32% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
68FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
34%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i7-11700K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load93%
GPU Load72%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.