Intel Core i9-12900K + GeForce RTX 5060 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Noticeable bottleneck

24.2%

bottleneck at 1080p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1080p. 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 64%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 GB VRAM is enough for 1080p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1080p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i9-12900K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.2 GHz / 5.2 GHz
Single-thread score
4,128
CPU Mark
41,096
TDP
241 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Nov 2021
Price
$380

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 5060

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
2235 MHz
G3D Mark
20,592
G2D Mark
1,142
TDP
170 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2024
Price
$460

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