Intel Core i5-9400F + Intel Arc A770 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Noticeable bottleneck

21.0%

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 43%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 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 i5-9400F

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

Intel Arc A770

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
2100 MHz
G3D Mark
13,380
G2D Mark
761
TDP
225 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2022
Price
$359

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