Intel Core i7-10700K + GeForce RTX 3060 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

12.5%

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 61%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 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 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

G3D Mark
16,883
G2D Mark
972
Category
Desktop
Released
Jun 2025

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