Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i7-9700K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i7-9700K paired with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. 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 | 43 | 32 | 20 | 19% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 35 | 26 | 18 | 17% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 196 | 149 | 92 | 21% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 158 | 120 | 74 | 20% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 226 | 171 | 106 | 20% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 52 | 39 | 24 | 18% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
43FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
19%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
Below smooth playable threshold
Estimated 43 FPS at 1080p. Drop resolution, lower settings, or upgrade the weaker component to reach 60+ FPS.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load97%
GPU Load82%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
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