Intel Pentium E5300 + Asus GTX 1660 6GB Phoenix
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.
21%
bottleneck
Bottleneck by Use Case
1080p Gaming
18%
Minor Bottleneck
1440p Gaming
21%
Moderate Bottleneck
4K Gaming
26%
Moderate Bottleneck
Streaming
13%
Minor Bottleneck
Component Comparison
CPU
Intel Pentium E5300
Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score35.9/100
GPU
Asus GTX 1660 6GB Phoenix
VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score28.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Intel Pentium E5300 bottleneck Asus GTX 1660 6GB Phoenix?
At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 21% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.
What is the efficiency score for Intel Pentium E5300 + Asus GTX 1660 6GB Phoenix?
The build efficiency score is 79/100. 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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