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Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K bottleneck the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Head-to-head compatibility for Intel Core Ultra 9 285K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. 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 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 51% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (RT Overdrive) RPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 55% |
| Counter-Strike 2 FPS · Competitive | 87 | 53 | 25 | 48% |
| Fortnite (Performance) Battle Royale | 69 | 42 | 19 | 50% |
| Valorant FPS · Tactical | 99 | 60 | 28 | 49% |
| Elden Ring Souls-like | 22 | 18 | 18 | 54% |
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Build Configuration
Algorithm
Resolution-scaled hardware vectors combined with per-game load offsets. Details on Methodology.
Estimated Game FPS
19FPS
Grand Theft Auto VI · 1080p · realistic optimized settings.
Bottleneck Level
0%
Percentage of frames capped by the weaker component.
Below smooth playable threshold
Estimated 19 FPS at 1080p. Drop resolution, lower settings, or upgrade the weaker component to reach 60+ FPS.
Estimated System Load
CPU Load79%
GPU Load90%
Smart Upgrade Path
Auto-derived from your current build imbalance.
Suggested GPU
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