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Intel Core i9-12900 + AMD Radeon RX 6700 Bottleneck

The GPU is the limit at 1080p (20% imbalance), 1440p (55%) and 4K (80%). The best resolution for this pair is 1080p.

Bottleneck by resolution

ResolutionCPU LoadGPU LoadImbalanceResult
1080p80%100%20%GPU BN
1440p45%100%55%GPU BN
4K20%100%80%GPU BN

Imbalances under 10% count as balanced. Assumes fast dual-channel RAM; add your RAM kit in the calculator for a tailored result.

Upgrade Recommendation

4K is extremely GPU-demanding. No single upgrade may fully close the gap — this is the strongest option in our database.

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