AMD Ryzen 9 9900X + Intel Arc B580 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

55.1%

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 31%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 12 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 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

Intel Arc B580

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
2670 MHz
G3D Mark
16,110
G2D Mark
702
TDP
190 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2024
Price
$249

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