Intel Core i9-12900KvsNVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile)
Bottleneck at 4K
Gaming performance • Analyzed on August 12, 2026
Intel Core i9-12900K
Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile)
Graphics Card
Why This Bottleneck Occurs
At 4k resolution for gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile) creates a significant bottleneck (49%) when paired with the Intel Core i9-12900K. The GPU cannot render frames fast enough to match the CPU's throughput capability. At 4K, the GPU is under extreme load rendering 4x the pixels of 1080p, making it the clear limiting factor.
Detailed Performance Analysis
This is a programmatic analysis of the Intel Core i9-12900K and NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile) at 4K. Based on our benchmark scores, At 4k resolution for gaming, the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile) creates a significant bottleneck (49%) when paired with the Intel Core i9-12900K. The GPU cannot render frames fast enough to match the CPU's throughput capability. At 4K, the GPU is under extreme load rendering 4x the pixels of 1080p, making it the clear limiting factor.
Upgrade Suggestions
Consider upgrading the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX (Mobile) to a more powerful graphics card to match the Intel Core i9-12900K.
Lowering resolution to 1440p would reduce GPU load and improve frame rates.
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date for optimal performance.
Check that your PSU provides adequate power for the GPU under full load.