PCBottleneck

AMD E-300 APU + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX

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.

40%

bottleneck

Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

34%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

40%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

49%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

25%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

AMD E-300 APU

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score22.5/100
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GPU

ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score13.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMD E-300 APU bottleneck ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 40% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

What is the efficiency score for AMD E-300 APU + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?

The build efficiency score is 60/100. 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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