AMD Athlon II X3 445 + Nvidia GTX 980-Ti
Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.
Verdict (1440p Gaming)
Moderate Bottleneck
Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
26%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
22%
Moderate Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
26%
Moderate Bottleneck
4K Gaming
31%
Moderate Bottleneck
Streaming
16%
Minor Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Athlon II X3 445
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score43.6/100
GPU
Nvidia GTX 980-Ti
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score32.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Athlon II X3 445 bottleneck Nvidia GTX 980-Ti?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 26% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
What is the efficiency score for AMD Athlon II X3 445 + Nvidia GTX 980-Ti?
The build efficiency score is 74/100. Good — minor inefficiency but nothing significant.
Should I upgrade my GPU?
Upgrade your GPU first. It is the limiting component in this configuration.
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