AMD Phenom II X4 940 + AMD MSI RX 5700 8GB
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.
28%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
24%
Moderate Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
28%
Moderate Bottleneck
4K Gaming
34%
Moderate Bottleneck
Streaming
17%
Minor Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 940
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score49/100
GPU
AMD MSI RX 5700 8GB
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score35.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom II X4 940 bottleneck AMD MSI RX 5700 8GB?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 28% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
What is the efficiency score for AMD Phenom II X4 940 + AMD MSI RX 5700 8GB?
The build efficiency score is 72/100. 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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