Intel Core Ultra 9 285K + Radeon RX 580 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

73.2%

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 23%
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 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

Radeon RX 580

VRAM
8 GB
Core clock
1257 MHz
G3D Mark
8,782
G2D Mark
770
TDP
185 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Apr 2017
Price
$170

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