Intel Core i9-12900K + GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

16.4%

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 46%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 16 GB VRAM is enough for 4K.
  • 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 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 5070 Ti

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
2300 MHz
G3D Mark
32,335
G2D Mark
1,322
TDP
300 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Feb 2025
Price
$1,458

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