AMD Phenom II P960 + Intel Arc A380
Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.
Verdict (1440p Gaming)
Significant Bottleneck
Significant mismatch — your GPU is leaving meaningful CPU performance unused. Prioritise upgrading it.
53%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
45%
Significant Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
53%
Significant Bottleneck
4K Gaming
66%
Severe Bottleneck
Streaming
33%
Moderate Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Phenom II P960
GPU
Intel Arc A380
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom II P960 bottleneck Intel Arc A380?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 53% bottleneck (Significant Bottleneck). Significant mismatch — your GPU is leaving meaningful CPU performance unused. Prioritise upgrading it.
What is the efficiency score for AMD Phenom II P960 + Intel Arc A380?
The build efficiency score is 47/100. 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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