Intel Core Ultra 9 285K + GeForce RTX 5070 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Good balance

12.4%

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 74%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 12 GB VRAM is enough for 1080p.
  • 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 Ultra 9 285K

Cores
8
Base / boost clock
3.7 GHz / 5.7 GHz
Single-thread score
5,087
CPU Mark
67,231
TDP
125 W
Socket
FCLGA1851
Category
Desktop
Released
Oct 2024
Price
$510

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 5070

VRAM
12 GB
Core clock
2330 MHz
G3D Mark
28,680
G2D Mark
1,289
TDP
250 W
Bus
PCIe 5.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Mar 2025
Price
$990

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