Intel Core i7-12700K + Radeon RX 7900 XT Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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bottleneck at 1440p

The graphics card is the limit, which is what you want in games. The processor has a little headroom left.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 71%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 20 GB VRAM is enough for 1440p.
  • 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 i7-12700K

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

Radeon RX 7900 XT

VRAM
20 GB
Core clock
2000 MHz
G3D Mark
29,124
G2D Mark
1,248
TDP
315 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Dec 2022
Price
$926

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