Core i7-10700K + RX 9070 XT: bottleneck check
CPU-limited at 1440p. Mild CPU bottleneck.
The Core i7-10700K cannot feed the RX 9070 XT fast enough at 1440p, so the card sits partly idle in CPU-heavy games.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | CPU | 29% | moderate CPU bottleneck |
| 1440p | CPU | 24% | mild CPU bottleneck |
| 4K | CPU | 3% | balanced |
The Core i7-10700K is the limiting part at every resolution, even at 4K (3%). The RX 9070 XT is a much stronger card than this processor can drive — plan a CPU upgrade before spending more on graphics.
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 | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 304 W |
| Released | 2025 |
| 1080p index | 64.8 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 60 / 100 |
| 4K index | 55.6 / 100 |
Power supply
CPU 125 W + GPU 304 W + about 100 W for motherboard, memory, storage and fans gives an estimated peak load of 529 W. We recommend a 750 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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