Intel Core i7-10700K + Radeon RX 6700 XT Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

17.3%

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 45%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 12 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 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

Radeon RX 6700 XT

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
2321 MHz
G3D Mark
19,710
G2D Mark
954
TDP
230 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2021
Price
$749

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