Intel Core i5-14600K + GeForce RTX 5060 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

33.7%

bottleneck at 1440p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1440p. 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 46%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is enough for 1440p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1440p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i5-14600K

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.5 GHz / 5.3 GHz
Single-thread score
4,263
CPU Mark
38,349
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2023
Price
$250

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 5060

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
2235 MHz
G3D Mark
20,592
G2D Mark
1,142
TDP
170 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2024
Price
$460

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