Intel Core i5-12600K + GeForce RTX 4060 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

13.8%

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 73%
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.
  • Real FPS also depends on the game, settings and cooling. Treat this as an estimate.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i5-12600K

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.7 GHz / 4.9 GHz
Single-thread score
3,917
CPU Mark
27,497
TDP
150 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2021
Price
$275

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 4060

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1830 MHz
G3D Mark
19,478
G2D Mark
1,035
TDP
115 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
Jul 2023
Price
$600

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