Core i9-13900K + RTX 2070 Super: bottleneck check
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 i9-13900K keeps about 35% in reserve.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 29% | GPU-bound (normal) |
| 1440p | GPU | 35% | GPU-bound (normal) |
| 4K | GPU | 50% | CPU overkill |
The RTX 2070 Super is the limit at every resolution and by a wide margin at 4K (50%). The Core i9-13900K is overkill for this card: a faster GPU would give you far more frames than any CPU change.
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 24 / 32 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 5.8 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Maximum turbo power (MTP) | 253 W Intel's published maximum sustained turbo power, above its base power; the PSU estimate uses it, so it errs high · Intel ARK |
| Released | 2022 |
| Gaming index | 85 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 93 / 100 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Board power | 215 W |
| Released | 2019 |
| 1080p index | 30.8 / 100 |
| 1440p index | 25 / 100 |
| 4K index | 20.3 / 100 |
Power supply
The RTX 2070 Super measured 211 W average while gaming (220 W peak, TechPowerUp). With the Core i9-13900K at its maximum turbo power of 253 W and about 75 W for the rest of the system, the sustained load is about 539 W. A 850 W unit is the safe choice. Details on the RTX 2070 Super PSU page or try other pairs in the PSU calculator.
Upgrade paths
CPUs that remove the bottleneck
LGA1700Cards that use the Core i9-13900K fully
Best CPU for the RTX 2070 Super Best GPU for the Core i9-13900K RTX 2070 Super PSU requirements
Same CPU, other cards
AllSame card, other CPUs
AllIndexes are relative estimates aggregated from published reviews; real results vary by game, settings, memory speed and drivers. Methodology.