AMD Phenom 9950 + ASUS R7 370 2GB STRIX OC
Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.
Verdict (1440p Gaming)
Severe Bottleneck
Severe bottleneck — your GPU is a critical limiter. Upgrade it before anything else.
84%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
71%
Severe Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
84%
Severe Bottleneck
4K Gaming
100%
Severe Bottleneck
Streaming
51%
Significant Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Phenom 9950
GPU
ASUS R7 370 2GB STRIX OC
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom 9950 bottleneck ASUS R7 370 2GB STRIX OC?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 84% bottleneck (Severe Bottleneck). Severe bottleneck — your GPU is a critical limiter. Upgrade it before anything else.
What is the efficiency score for AMD Phenom 9950 + ASUS R7 370 2GB STRIX OC?
The build efficiency score is 16/100. 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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