Ryzen 5 8600G + RTX 2070 Super: bottleneck check
Balanced at 1440p.
Well matched at 1440p. The RTX 2070 Super is the slightly busier part, by about 14%.
By resolution
| Resolution | Limiting part | Severity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | GPU | 5% | balanced |
| 1440p | GPU | 14% | balanced |
| 4K | GPU | 34% | GPU-bound (normal) |
The RTX 2070 Super 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 | 6 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Max boost | 5.0 GHz |
| Socket | AM5 |
| TDP | 65 W manufacturer-published TDP — sustained turbo can be higher · AMD |
| Released | 2024 |
| Gaming index | 64 / 100 |
| Multi-core index | 54 / 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 Ryzen 5 8600G at its TDP of 65 W and about 75 W for the rest of the system, the sustained load is about 351 W. A 650 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
AM5Cards that use the Ryzen 5 8600G fully
Best CPU for the RTX 2070 Super Best GPU for the Ryzen 5 8600G 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.