Intel Core i5-13600K + GeForce RTX 3060 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

54.5%

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 25%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 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

Intel Core i5-13600K

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.5 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Single-thread score
4,109
CPU Mark
37,429
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Sep 2022
Price
$339

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3060

G3D Mark
16,883
G2D Mark
972
Category
Desktop
Released
Jun 2025

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