Core i3-12100F with Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: bottleneck check

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sets the frame rate at 1080p and Core i3-12100F has room to spare. That's how a gaming PC should be balanced. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)

ResolutionLimited byBottleneckCPU useGPU use
720p (1280 × 720)Balanced2%100%98%
1080p (1920 × 1080)Graphics card27% GPU73%100%
1440p (2560 × 1440)Graphics card46% GPU54%100%
Ultrawide (3440 × 1440)Graphics card57% GPU43%100%
4K (3840 × 2160)Graphics card70% GPU30%100%

Parts: Intel Core i3-12100F · AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Try other parts or settings below.

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FAQ

Does the Core i3-12100F bottleneck the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sets the frame rate at 1080p and Core i3-12100F has room to spare. That's how a gaming PC should be balanced. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)

Is the Core i3-12100F good enough for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sets the frame rate at 1440p and Core i3-12100F has room to spare. That's how a gaming PC should be balanced.

What about 4K?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the weak part at 4K: Core i3-12100F could drive a much faster graphics card. If you want more FPS, upgrade the graphics card first.