AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 3090 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

42.2%

bottleneck at 4K

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 4K. 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 31%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 24 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 4K. 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 RTX 3090

VRAM
24 GB
Core clock
1400 MHz
G3D Mark
26,461
G2D Mark
1,069
TDP
350 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Sep 2020
Price
$2,500

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