AMD E1-2500 APU + Asus R9 380 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.
34%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
29%
Moderate Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
34%
Moderate Bottleneck
4K Gaming
42%
Significant Bottleneck
Streaming
21%
Moderate Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD E1-2500 APU
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score20.9/100
GPU
Asus R9 380 2GB STRIX
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score14/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD E1-2500 APU bottleneck Asus R9 380 2GB STRIX?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 34% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
What is the efficiency score for AMD E1-2500 APU + Asus R9 380 2GB STRIX?
The build efficiency score is 66/100. 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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