Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-9900K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. 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 | 58 | 48 | 32 | 45% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 48 | 39 | 26 | 41% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 259 | 220 | 150 | 50% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 214 | 179 | 120 | 47% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 302 | 254 | 172 | 48% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 71 | 59 | 39 | 43% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
58FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
45%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-9900K can't keep NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load96%
GPU Load72%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Rebalances your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.