PCBottleneck

Intel Core i3-2120 + MSI RX 5700 8GB Evoke 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.

31%

bottleneck

Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

26%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

31%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

38%

Moderate Bottleneck

Streaming

19%

Minor Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Core i3-2120

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

GPU

MSI RX 5700 8GB Evoke OC

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score35.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Core i3-2120 bottleneck MSI RX 5700 8GB Evoke OC?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 31% 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 + MSI RX 5700 8GB Evoke OC?

The build efficiency score is 69/100. Good — minor inefficiency but nothing significant.

Should I upgrade my GPU?

Upgrade your GPU first. It is the limiting component in this configuration.

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