AMD Ryzen 5 9600 + GeForce GTX 1070 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

52.9%

bottleneck at 1440p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1440p. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 33%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is enough for 1440p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1440p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 9600

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.8 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Single-thread score
4,379
CPU Mark
29,287
TDP
65 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2025
Price
$273

Graphics card

GeForce GTX 1070

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1506 MHz
G3D Mark
13,511
G2D Mark
848
TDP
150 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Jun 2016
Price
$349

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