AMD Phenom 9600 + MSI GTX 950 2GB OC
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 Phenom 9600
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score16/100
GPU
MSI GTX 950 2GB OC
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score10.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom 9600 bottleneck MSI GTX 950 2GB OC?
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 Phenom 9600 + MSI GTX 950 2GB OC?
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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