PCBottleneck

Intel Pentium E5700 + PNY GTX 1060 6GB

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.

36%

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Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

31%

Moderate Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

36%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

45%

Significant Bottleneck

Streaming

22%

Moderate Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Pentium E5700

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score36.5/100
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GPU

PNY GTX 1060 6GB

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score23.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Pentium E5700 bottleneck PNY GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 36% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

What is the efficiency score for Intel Pentium E5700 + PNY GTX 1060 6GB?

The build efficiency score is 64/100. 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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