Intel Core i5-9400F + GeForce RTX 2060 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

11.1%

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 62%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 6 GB VRAM is tight for 1440p. Lower texture quality to avoid stutter.
  • 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 i5-9400F

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
2.9 GHz / 4.1 GHz
Single-thread score
2,420
CPU Mark
9,463
TDP
65 W
Socket
FCLGA1151-2
Category
Desktop, Laptop
Released
Feb 2019
Price
$145

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 2060

VRAM
6 GB
Core clock
1365 MHz
G3D Mark
14,070
G2D Mark
743
TDP
160 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Jan 2019
Price
$339

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