Intel Core i9-13900K + Radeon RX 6950 XT Bottleneck

1440p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Noticeable bottleneck

21.1%

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 55%
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.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1440p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

Intel Core i9-13900K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.0 GHz / 5.8 GHz
Single-thread score
4,594
CPU Mark
58,037
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Category
Desktop
Released
Sep 2022
Price
$599

Graphics card

Radeon RX 6950 XT

VRAM
16 GB
Core clock
1925 MHz
G3D Mark
28,077
G2D Mark
1,086
TDP
335 W
Bus
PCIe 4.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
May 2022
Price
$1,190

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