AMD Phenom II X4 940 + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX
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.
75%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
63%
Severe Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
75%
Severe Bottleneck
4K Gaming
92%
Severe Bottleneck
Streaming
46%
Significant Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 940
GPU
ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom II X4 940 bottleneck ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 75% bottleneck (Severe Bottleneck). Severe bottleneck — your GPU is a critical limiter. Upgrade it before anything else.
What is the efficiency score for AMD Phenom II X4 940 + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?
The build efficiency score is 25/100. 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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