Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the Intel Core i9-9900K bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core i9-9900K paired with AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE. 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 | 51 | 40 | 25 | 30% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 42 | 32 | 20 | 27% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 231 | 184 | 118 | 33% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 188 | 148 | 94 | 31% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 267 | 210 | 135 | 32% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 62 | 48 | 31 | 28% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
51FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
30%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
Intel Core i9-9900K can't keep AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load96%
GPU Load78%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
Compare on HardwareAMD Ryzen 5 7500F
Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.