AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + GeForce RTX 4070 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

39.4%

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 33%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 12 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 9 9900X

Cores
12
Base / boost clock
4.4 GHz / 5.6 GHz
Single-thread score
4,670
CPU Mark
54,283
TDP
120 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Jul 2024
Price
$330

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 4070

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
1920 MHz
G3D Mark
26,852
G2D Mark
1,165
TDP
200 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Apr 2023
Price
$879

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