PCBottleneck

AMD Phenom II X4 940 + Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)

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.

52%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

44%

Significant Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

52%

Significant Bottleneck

4K Gaming

64%

Severe Bottleneck

Streaming

32%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

AMD Phenom II X4 940

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score49/100

GPU

Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score24.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMD Phenom II X4 940 bottleneck Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 52% 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 X4 940 + Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)?

The build efficiency score is 48/100. 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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