Core i5-10400F + RX 7900 GRE: bottleneck check
CPU-limited at 1440p. Moderate CPU bottleneck.
The Core i5-10400F cannot feed the RX 7900 GRE fast enough at 1440p, so the card sits partly idle in CPU-heavy games.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | CPU | 34% | moderate CPU bottleneck |
| 1440p | CPU | 28% | moderate CPU bottleneck |
| 4K | CPU | 8% | balanced |
The Core i5-10400F is the limiting part at every resolution, even at 4K (8%). The RX 7900 GRE is a much stronger card than this processor can drive — plan a CPU upgrade before spending more on graphics.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.3 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Max turbo power | 65 W |
| Released | 2020 |
| Gaming index | 50 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 38 / 100 |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 260 W |
| Released | 2024 |
| 1080p index | 54.5 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 49 / 100 |
| 4K index | 44.0 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 65 W + GPU 260 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 425 W. We recommend a 650 W unit (80 Plus Gold or better) so transient spikes from the graphics card stay inside the PSU's comfort zone. Try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
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