BOTTLENECK PAIR · GAMING · 1440P HEADLINE
Intel Core i7-13700K + Intel Arc A770
// VERDICT · 1440P GAMING
14% GPU-bound. The Intel Arc A770 is holding back the Intel Core i7-13700K.
GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p gaming. CPU has roughly 14% of headroom available.
GRADE
A
PSU MIN
600W
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
98
GPU
68
// 4K GAMING
14% GPU-bound
CPU
98
GPU
72
// PREDICTED FPS · 1440P
Expected frame rates in 10 popular games.
- League of Legends404EST. LOW
- Valorant404EST. LOW
- Counter-Strike 2353EST. LOW
- Fortnite302EST. LOW
- Baldur's Gate 3104EST. LOW
// SWAP THE GPU FOR A BETTER MATCH
These GPUs would unlock more of the Intel Core i7-13700K.
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