AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D + Radeon RX 6800 XT Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

34.9%

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 45%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 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 9 7950X3D

Cores
16
Base / boost clock
4.2 GHz / 5.7 GHz
Single-thread score
4,144
CPU Mark
62,302
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Feb 2023
Price
$414

Graphics card

Radeon RX 6800 XT

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
2015 MHz
G3D Mark
25,120
G2D Mark
1,048
TDP
300 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2020
Price
$798

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