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%
bottleneck
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)
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)
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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