Intel Core i7-10700K + GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

30.7%

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 38%
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 i7-10700K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.8 GHz / 5.1 GHz
Single-thread score
3,035
CPU Mark
18,480
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1200
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2020
Price
$263

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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