Intel Core i9-12900K + Radeon RX 6650 XT Bottleneck

4K16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

63.9%

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 20%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 8 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 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

Radeon RX 6650 XT

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
2055 MHz
G3D Mark
17,096
G2D Mark
926
TDP
176 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x8
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2022
Price
$595

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