PCBottleneck

Intel Core i3-2120 + Gigabyte GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Windforce OC

Complete bottleneck analysis across all resolutions and use cases.

Verdict (1440p Gaming)

Moderate Bottleneck

Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

39%

bottleneck

Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

33%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

39%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

48%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

24%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Core i3-2120

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score50.7/100

GPU

Gigabyte GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Windforce OC

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Core i3-2120 bottleneck Gigabyte GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Windforce OC?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 39% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

What is the efficiency score for Intel Core i3-2120 + Gigabyte GTX 1660 Ti 6GB Windforce OC?

The build efficiency score is 61/100. 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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