PCBottleneck

Intel Atom Z3770 + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX

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.

58%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

49%

Significant Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

58%

Significant Bottleneck

4K Gaming

71%

Severe Bottleneck

Streaming

36%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Atom Z3770

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score31.1/100
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GPU

ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score13.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Atom Z3770 bottleneck ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 58% bottleneck (Significant Bottleneck). Significant mismatch — your GPU is leaving meaningful CPU performance unused. Prioritise upgrading it.

What is the efficiency score for Intel Atom Z3770 + ASUS GTX 960 2GB STRIX?

The build efficiency score is 42/100. 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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