Intel Core i5-14400F + GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

45.3%

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 30%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is tight for 4K. Lower texture quality to avoid stutter.
  • 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 i5-14400F

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
2.5 GHz / 4.7 GHz
Single-thread score
3,699
CPU Mark
25,393
TDP
65 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Jan 2024
Price
$161

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1410 MHz
G3D Mark
20,210
G2D Mark
989
TDP
200 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2020
Price
$440

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