PCBottleneck

Intel Pentium Dual E2140 + Nvidia GTX 780

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.

40%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

34%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

40%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

50%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

25%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Pentium Dual E2140

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score30.7/100
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GPU

Nvidia GTX 780

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score18.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Pentium Dual E2140 bottleneck Nvidia GTX 780?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 40% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

What is the efficiency score for Intel Pentium Dual E2140 + Nvidia GTX 780?

The build efficiency score is 60/100. 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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