PCBottleneck

AMD Phenom 9500 + Gigabyte AMD R7 370 2GB

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%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

34%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

40%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

49%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

24%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

AMD Phenom 9500

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score14.7/100
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GPU

Gigabyte AMD R7 370 2GB

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score9.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMD Phenom 9500 bottleneck Gigabyte AMD R7 370 2GB?

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 Phenom 9500 + Gigabyte AMD R7 370 2GB?

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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