PCBottleneck

AMD Phenom II X4 960T + Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti

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.

43%

bottleneck

Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

36%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

43%

Significant Bottleneck

4K Gaming

52%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

26%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

AMD Phenom II X4 960T

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score53.9/100

GPU

Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score31.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMD Phenom II X4 960T bottleneck Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 43% 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 960T + Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti?

The build efficiency score is 57/100. 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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