Core i7-10700K + RTX 2060: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The RTX 2060 is the slightly busier part, by about 11%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 2% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 11% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 32% | GPU-bound (normal) |
The RTX 2060 is the limiting part at every resolution, which is the healthy direction, and the gap is small enough that neither part is wasted. Upgrade the GPU first when you want more frames.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 5.1 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| Max turbo power | 125 W |
| Released | 2020 |
| Gaming index | 58 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 50 / 100 |
| VRAM | 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 160 W |
| Released | 2019 |
| 1080p index | 24.4 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 19 / 100 |
| 4K index | 14.8 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 125 W + GPU 160 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 385 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 i5-11400F + RTX 2060 (gaming index 56)
- Core i7-11700K + RTX 2060 (gaming index 62)
GPUs that use the Core i7-10700K more fully
- Core i7-10700K + RTX 3060 Ti (1440p index 30)
- Core i7-10700K + RTX 2080 Ti (1440p index 30)
- Core i7-10700K + RX 7600 XT (1440p index 30)
Best CPU for the RTX 2060 Best GPU for the Core i7-10700K RTX 2060 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.