PCBottleneck

AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) + Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)

Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.

Verdict (1440p Gaming)

Significant Bottleneck

Significant mismatch — your GPU is leaving meaningful CPU performance unused. Prioritise upgrading it.

54%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

46%

Significant Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

54%

Significant Bottleneck

4K Gaming

66%

Severe Bottleneck

Streaming

33%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR)

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score35.2/100

GPU

Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score17/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) bottleneck Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 54% bottleneck (Significant Bottleneck). Significant mismatch — your GPU is leaving meaningful CPU performance unused. Prioritise upgrading it.

What is the efficiency score for AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) + Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)?

The build efficiency score is 46/100. Below average — one component is significantly underutilized.

Should I upgrade my GPU?

Upgrade your GPU first. It is the limiting component in this configuration.

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