AMD Phenom II X4 980 + Nvidia GTX 770
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.
78%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
66%
Severe Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
78%
Severe Bottleneck
4K Gaming
96%
Severe Bottleneck
Streaming
48%
Significant Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980
GPU
Nvidia GTX 770
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AMD Phenom II X4 980 bottleneck Nvidia GTX 770?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 78% 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 980 + Nvidia GTX 770?
The build efficiency score is 22/100. 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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