Core i3-12100F with Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB: bottleneck check
Core i3-12100F holds Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB back at 1080p: the graphics card waits on the processor and loses about 29% of its speed. A faster processor, or a higher resolution, fixes the balance. From 1440p up the pair is well balanced. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)
| Resolution | Limited by | Bottleneck | CPU use | GPU use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p (1280 × 720) | Processor | 50% CPU | 100% | 50% |
| 1080p (1920 × 1080) | Processor | 29% CPU | 100% | 71% |
| 1440p (2560 × 1440) | Balanced | 5% | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrawide (3440 × 1440) | Graphics card | 16% GPU | 84% | 100% |
| 4K (3840 × 2160) | Graphics card | 42% GPU | 58% | 100% |
Parts: Intel Core i3-12100F · AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB. Try other parts or settings below.
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FAQ
Does the Core i3-12100F bottleneck the Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB?
Core i3-12100F holds Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB back at 1080p: the graphics card waits on the processor and loses about 29% of its speed. A faster processor, or a higher resolution, fixes the balance. From 1440p up the pair is well balanced. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)
Is the Core i3-12100F good enough for the Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB at 1440p?
Core i3-12100F and Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB are a good match at 1440p: neither part holds the other back by much.
What about 4K?
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB sets the frame rate at 4K and Core i3-12100F has room to spare. That's how a gaming PC should be balanced.