AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

70.4%

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 20%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 6 GB VRAM is tight for 1440p. Lower texture quality to avoid stutter.
  • 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 7 9800X3D

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
4.7 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Single-thread score
4,420
CPU Mark
39,912
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2024
Price
$444

Graphics card

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

VRAM
6 GB
Core clock
1530 MHz
G3D Mark
12,655
G2D Mark
806
TDP
125 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2019
Price
$195

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