Intel Core i7-8700K + Intel Arc A770 Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

17.9%

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 57%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 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 i7-8700K

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.7 GHz / 4.7 GHz
Single-thread score
2,713
CPU Mark
13,554
TDP
95 W
Socket
FCLGA1151-2
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2017
Price
$111

Graphics card

Intel Arc A770

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
2100 MHz
G3D Mark
13,380
G2D Mark
761
TDP
225 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2022
Price
$359

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