Intel Core i3-12100F + Radeon RX 7700 XT Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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12.1%

bottleneck at 1080p

The processor is the limit. It holds back about 12% of the graphics card's performance at 1080p. Upgrade the CPU first.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: CPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 99%
GPU est. usage in games 87%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 12 GB VRAM is enough for 1080p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • A higher resolution or heavier graphics settings shift load to the GPU and hide some of the CPU limit.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i3-12100F

Cores
4
Base / boost clock
3.3 GHz / 4.3 GHz
Single-thread score
3,432
CPU Mark
13,953
TDP
58 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Jan 2022
Price
$125

Graphics card

Radeon RX 7700 XT

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
1700 MHz
G3D Mark
22,780
G2D Mark
1,157
TDP
245 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Sep 2023
Price
$845

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