Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-11900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-11900K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. 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 | 65 | 48 | 28 | 8% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 52 | 38 | 23 | 7% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 300 | 221 | 132 | 9% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 242 | 178 | 106 | 8% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 343 | 252 | 151 | 9% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 78 | 57 | 34 | 8% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
65FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
8%
No meaningful component gap detected.
Well balanced build
Your CPU and GPU are aligned for this workload — expect consistent frame delivery.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load91%
GPU Load77%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Balanced
No upgrade needed
Your build is well matched — no upgrade would meaningfully raise FPS in this title.