AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + Radeon RX 7600 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

54.5%

bottleneck at 1080p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1080p. 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 38%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is enough for 1080p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1080p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Cores
16
Base / boost clock
4.3 GHz / 5.7 GHz
Single-thread score
4,737
CPU Mark
70,112
TDP
170 W
Socket
AM5
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2025
Price
$624

Graphics card

Radeon RX 7600

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1720 MHz
G3D Mark
16,426
G2D Mark
982
TDP
165 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2023
Price
$400

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