Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-12900KS bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-12900KS paired with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. 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 | 61 | 35 | 5% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 68 | 49 | 28 | 5% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 399 | 284 | 162 | 5% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 319 | 227 | 130 | 5% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 456 | 324 | 185 | 5% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 103 | 73 | 42 | 5% |
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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
0%
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 Load83%
GPU Load73%
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.