Hardware IndexPair Analysis
Will the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X bottleneck the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT?
Head-to-head compatibility for AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 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 | 67 | 52 | 33 | 27% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 55 | 42 | 26 | 24% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 306 | 239 | 152 | 29% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 247 | 193 | 122 | 28% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 353 | 275 | 174 | 28% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 81 | 63 | 39 | 25% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
67FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
27%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
CPU-bound at 1080p
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X can't keep AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT fully fed in Grand Theft Auto VI. Lower resolution amplifies the gap; a faster CPU would unlock frames.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load92%
GPU Load73%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested CPU
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Rebalances your AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT — pushes projected bottleneck under 8%.