Question Will an I5 9600k bottleneck a 2080ti?

[ednev]

They seem to be so close to one another. Is there going to be a cpu bottle neck here?

Main issue is that my mobo is limited to 9th gen max and so new cpu means new mobo as well 🙁(

Other notable specs:
2tb nvme ssd
16gb ddr4 2666mhz
(can’t remember mobo but it doesn’t allow for OC)

Oh and just remember to add i play at 1440p

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

It probably might depend on what quality settings you play and what games you play. Some games demand more from the CPU and others the GPU.
Do you already have the 2080Ti fitted or are you intending to buy ?

Can you run UserBenchMark and post a link to the results page so we can see better your system spec and performance.

 

[USAFRet]

They seem to be so close to one another. Is there going to be a cpu bottle neck here?

Main issue is that my mobo is limited to 9th gen max and so new cpu means new mobo as well 🙁(

Other notable specs:
2tb nvme ssd
16gb ddr4 2666mhz
(can’t remember mobo but it doesn’t allow for OC)

Oh and just remember to add i play at 1440p

What part are you replacing?

 

[ednev]

What part are you replacing?

I have the GPU on the way but wondering if it’s going to be bottlenecked by my more outdated cpu

 

[USAFRet]

I have the GPU on the way but wondering if it’s going to be bottlenecked by my more outdated cpu

And the old GPU is...?

 

[ednev]

And the old GPU is...?

I don’t see how that has anything to do with it, it’s a 1080ti though which doesn’t get bottlenecked.

I’m asking if the significantly more powerful rtx 2080ti will be bottlenecked

 

[USAFRet]

I don’t see how that has anything to do with it, it’s a 1080ti though which doesn’t get bottlenecked.

I’m asking if the significantly more powerful rtx 2080ti will be bottlenecked

It has everything to do with it.

The literal answer to the question is 'yes'.
But that is a meaningless answer.

Every system has a 'bottleneck' somewhere. And it might even be different parts, depending on what you're doing.

You're swapping in a better part.
So the "bottleneck" goes up.

Guess what...so does your performance!

You will get the same framerate as now, but you'll be able to increase the graphics settings.

'bottleneck' is one of the most misunderstood terms around.
It simply means that some part is not able to deliver its full potential.
It does NOT mean it slows things down, or gives worse performance than before.

 

[hotaru.hino]

I’m asking if the significantly more powerful rtx 2080ti will be bottlenecked

Run all the games you want to run at the lowest graphical settings, including the resolution, then check the performance figures. That's the most FPS you'll get. If the 2080 Ti can perform well above this at the actual resolution and quality settings you want, then yes, the CPU is holding the GPU back.

 

[maikutech]

They seem to be so close to one another. Is there going to be a cpu bottle neck here?

Main issue is that my mobo is limited to 9th gen max and so new cpu means new mobo as well 🙁(

Other notable specs:
2tb nvme ssd
16gb ddr4 2666mhz
(can’t remember mobo but it doesn’t allow for OC)

Oh and just remember to add i play

I agree with hotaru it might bottleneck the 2080ti if newer games are too taxing on it.
Also find your mobo model name and number and google it.
The spec sheets from the manufacturer should give you a nice BIG hint of what is doable and what isn't.