Intel Core i7-9700 + Intel Arc A750 Bottleneck Analysis

The Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Arc A750 are 9% apart at 1440p (6% at 1080p, 12% at 4K) - check the per-resolution breakdown below for where this pairing makes sense.

Balance across resolutions

1080p

Balanced

1440p

Balanced

4K

GPU 11-14%

Benchmark data updated July 2026 · prices sync daily from retail feeds · how we score

Component scores below are out of 100 on our gaming-performance scale, weighted by how much each resolution leans on the CPU vs the GPU - the closer the two weighted scores, the more balanced the pairing.

1080p (Full HD)

Well Balanced
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700Score: 54/100
GPU: Intel Arc A750Score: 44/100
CPU Weight: 60%GPU Weight: 40%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

perf

92

FPS

balanced

73

FPS

ultra

55

FPS

Great pairing! The Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Arc A750 are well-matched at 1080p (Full HD). Both components will be utilized efficiently with minimal performance waste. This is an ideal combination for this resolution.

1440p (Quad HD)

Well Balanced
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700Score: 54/100
GPU: Intel Arc A750Score: 44/100
CPU Weight: 40%GPU Weight: 60%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

perf

73

FPS

balanced

53

FPS

ultra

37

FPS

Great pairing! The Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Arc A750 are well-matched at 1440p (Quad HD). Both components will be utilized efficiently with minimal performance waste. This is an ideal combination for this resolution.

4K (Ultra HD)

Moderate GPU Bottleneck (11-14%)
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700Score: 54/100
GPU: Intel Arc A750Score: 44/100

Limiting factor at this resolution

CPU Weight: 20%GPU Weight: 80%

Estimated AAA Game FPS

Based on gaming scores. Actual FPS varies by title.

perf

46

FPS

balanced

32

FPS

ultra

23

FPS

At 4K (Ultra HD), the Intel Arc A750 will hold back the Intel Core i7-9700 by roughly 11-14% depending on the game. At 4K the GPU carries most of the workload, and your graphics card is the limiting factor. Upgrading your GPU would provide the biggest performance improvement at this resolution.

Intel Core i7-9700 + Intel Arc A750

We do not recommend buying every part in this pairing today - the ones worth buying link out to retailers, and the rest point to current alternatives instead:

Intel Core i7-9700

CPU · Score 54/100

Intel Core i7-9700

LGA1151 · 65W TDP

Intel Arc A750

GPU · Score 44/100

Intel Arc A750

8GB VRAM · 225W TDP · used / remaining stock

The Intel Arc A750 is discontinued - its price is an estimate of the used / remaining-stock market, not current new-retail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Core i7-9700 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc A750?

No, the Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Arc A750 are well-matched at 1440p with only a 9% difference. This is an excellent pairing.

What resolution is best for the Intel Core i7-9700 + Intel Arc A750?

The Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Arc A750 are most balanced at 1080p with only a 6% bottleneck. At 1080p, bottleneck is 6%. At 1440p, it's 9%. At 4K, it's 12%.

Should I upgrade from the Intel Core i7-9700 or Intel Arc A750?

Neither - this pairing is well-balanced. Only upgrade when you want to target a higher resolution or need more performance in specific games.

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