Ryzen 5 5500 with GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: bottleneck check
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the weak part at 1080p: Ryzen 5 5500 could drive a much faster graphics card. If you want more FPS, upgrade the graphics card first. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)
| Resolution | Limited by | Bottleneck | CPU use | GPU use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720p (1280 × 720) | Graphics card | 35% GPU | 65% | 100% |
| 1080p (1920 × 1080) | Graphics card | 54% GPU | 46% | 100% |
| 1440p (2560 × 1440) | Graphics card | 66% GPU | 34% | 100% |
| Ultrawide (3440 × 1440) | Graphics card | 73% GPU | 27% | 100% |
| 4K (3840 × 2160) | Graphics card | 81% GPU | 19% | 100% |
Parts: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Try other parts or settings below.
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FAQ
Does the Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the weak part at 1080p: Ryzen 5 5500 could drive a much faster graphics card. If you want more FPS, upgrade the graphics card first. (Our estimate from benchmark scores.)
Is the Ryzen 5 5500 good enough for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p?
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the weak part at 1440p: Ryzen 5 5500 could drive a much faster graphics card. If you want more FPS, upgrade the graphics card first.
What about 4K?
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the weak part at 4K: Ryzen 5 5500 could drive a much faster graphics card. If you want more FPS, upgrade the graphics card first.