Intel Core i7-12700K + GeForce RTX 3070 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

48.9%

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 28%
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 i7-12700K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.6 GHz / 5.0 GHz
Single-thread score
4,002
CPU Mark
34,227
TDP
190 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2021
Price
$409

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3070

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1500 MHz
G3D Mark
22,063
G2D Mark
1,005
TDP
220 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2020
Price
$449

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