BOTTLENECK PAIR · GAMING · 1440P HEADLINE
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X + Intel Arc A770
// VERDICT · 1440P GAMING
14% GPU-bound. The Intel Arc A770 is holding back the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.
GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p gaming. CPU has roughly 14% of headroom available.
GRADE
A
PSU MIN
700W
CONFIDENCE
86%
// HOW THE VERDICT CHANGES WITH RESOLUTION
The same pair gives a different answer at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.
// 1080P GAMING
12% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
66
// 1440P GAMING
14% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
68
// 4K GAMING
15% GPU-bound
CPU
99
GPU
72
// PREDICTED FPS · 1440P
Expected frame rates in 10 popular games.
- League of Legends406EST. LOW
- Valorant406EST. LOW
- Counter-Strike 2354EST. LOW
- Fortnite303EST. LOW
- Baldur's Gate 3105EST. LOW
// SWAP THE GPU FOR A BETTER MATCH
These GPUs would unlock more of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X.
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