Core i5-11400F + Arc A750: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The Arc A750 is the slightly busier part, by about 4%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | CPU | 6% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 4% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 26% | GPU-bound (normal) |
This is the classic pattern: at 1080p the Core i5-11400F is the limit (6%), while at 4K the Arc A750 takes over (26% GPU-limited). If you play at 1080p on a high-refresh monitor, a faster CPU is the upgrade that matters; at 1440p or 4K this pair is already well matched.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 4.4 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Max turbo power | 65 W |
| Released | 2021 |
| Gaming index | 56 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 42 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 225 W |
| Released | 2022 |
| 1080p index | 28.7 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 23 / 100 |
| 4K index | 18.4 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 65 W + GPU 225 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 390 W. We recommend a 550 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.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck (LGA1200)
- Core i7-10700K + Arc A750 (gaming index 58)
- Core i7-11700K + Arc A750 (gaming index 62)
GPUs that use the Core i5-11400F more fully
- Core i5-11400F + RTX 4060 (1440p index 27)
- Core i5-11400F + RX 7600 (1440p index 27)
- Core i5-11400F + Arc A770 (1440p index 26)
Best CPU for the Arc A750 Best GPU for the Core i5-11400F Arc A750 PSU requirements
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Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.