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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super + Intel Core i7-13700K Bottleneck at 4K Ultra HD

Detailed bottleneck analysis for this GPU and CPU combination specifically at 4K Ultra HD. Includes FPS estimates, upgrade recommendations, and comparison with other resolutions.

4K Ultra HD Bottleneck
26%
Significant — CPU Limited

The Intel Core i7-13700K cannot feed the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super fast enough. The GPU sits idle 26% of the time at this resolution.

Compare Across All Resolutions

1080p Full HD
43%
GPU
1440p QHD
15%
GPU
4K Ultra HD
26%
CPU
← Current

Component Specifications

NVIDIA GPU
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
Performance Score: 21,000
VRAM: 12GB
TDP: 220W
Architecture: Ada Lovelace
MSRP: $599
Intel CPU
Intel Core i7-13700K
Performance Score: 39,000
Cores / Threads: 16C / 24T
TDP: 125W
Socket: LGA1700
Released: 2022

Estimated FPS at 4K Ultra HD

Based on GPU and CPU performance scores. Actual FPS varies by game settings and scene complexity.

GameEst. FPSRating
Cyberpunk 207737Playable
Hogwarts Legacy42Playable
Call of Duty Warzone54Playable
Fortnite70Good
CS2223Excellent
Valorant240Excellent

Upgrade Recommendation

Your CPU is ready for a GPU upgrade. Consider moving to a higher-tier GPU if you want more performance.

What This Bottleneck Means at 4K Ultra HD

At 4K Ultra HD, the Intel Core i7-13700K is the bottleneck in this combination. The CPU cannot prepare game data fast enough for the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super to render at its maximum rate, resulting in a 26% CPU bottleneck. Even at 4K, a CPU bottleneck exists with this combination — consider a CPU upgrade to fully utilise the GPU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Intel Core i7-13700K bottleneck the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super at 4K Ultra HD?+

Yes — at 4K Ultra HD the Intel Core i7-13700K creates a 26% CPU bottleneck. The GPU cannot run at full potential. Your CPU is ready for a GPU upgrade. Consider moving to a higher-tier GPU if you want more performance.

What bottleneck does this combination have at other resolutions?+

At 1080p: 43% GPU bottleneck. At 1440p: 15% GPU bottleneck. At 4K: 26% CPU bottleneck. Higher resolutions shift load to the GPU, reducing CPU bottleneck.

Is 4K Ultra HD the best resolution for this combination?+

4K offers the best balance for this combination — the GPU bottleneck is minimal and both components are well-utilized.

View Analysis at Other Resolutions

43%
1080p Full HD
GPU
15%
1440p QHD
GPU
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All Resolutions
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