Intel Core i7-12700K + Intel Arc B580 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

54.3%

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 25%
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.
  • 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

Intel Arc B580

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
2670 MHz
G3D Mark
16,110
G2D Mark
702
TDP
190 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2024
Price
$249

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