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Core i5-14600K + RTX 2070 Super: bottleneck check

31%

GPU-limited at 1440p. GPU-bound (normal).

The RTX 2070 Super is the part working hardest at 1440p, which is what you want. The Core i5-14600K keeps about 31% in reserve.

By resolution

ResolutionLimiting partSeverityVerdict
1080pGPU 24%GPU-bound (normal)
1440pGPU 31%GPU-bound (normal)
4KGPU 47%CPU overkill

The RTX 2070 Super is the limit at every resolution and by a wide margin at 4K (47%). The Core i5-14600K is overkill for this card: a faster GPU would give you far more frames than any CPU change.

Specifications

Intel Core i5-14600K
Cores / threads14 / 20
Max boost5.3 GHz
SocketLGA1700
Max turbo power181 W
Released2023
Gaming index80 / 100
Multi-core index76 / 100
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super
VRAM8 GB
Board power215 W
Released2019
1080p index30.8 / 100
1440p index25 / 100
4K index20.3 / 100

Power supply

CPU 181 W + GPU 215 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 496 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.

Upgrade paths

Best CPU for the RTX 2070 Super Best GPU for the Core i5-14600K RTX 2070 Super PSU requirements

Indexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.