Intel Core i7-9700K + GeForce GTX 1650 Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

78.6%

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 12%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 4 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 i7-9700K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.6 GHz / 4.9 GHz
Single-thread score
2,856
CPU Mark
14,396
TDP
95 W
Socket
FCLGA1151-2
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2018
Price
$127

Graphics card

GeForce GTX 1650

VRAM
4 GB
Core clock
1485 MHz
G3D Mark
7,865
G2D Mark
550
TDP
75 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Apr 2019
Price
$395

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