PCBottleneck

Intel Pentium E6300 + Zotac GTX 1660 Super 6GB Compact

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.

22%

bottleneck

Bottleneck by Use Case

1080p Gaming

18%

Minor Bottleneck

1440p Gaming

22%

Moderate Bottleneck

4K Gaming

27%

Moderate Bottleneck

Streaming

13%

Minor Bottleneck

Component Comparison

CPU

Intel Pentium E6300

Cores/Threads2C / 2T
Boost Clock2.5 GHz
TDP65W
SocketDynamic
Benchmark Score37.8/100

GPU

Zotac GTX 1660 Super 6GB Compact

VRAM8GB
TDP150W
Target Res.all
Release Year2020
Benchmark Score29.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Intel Pentium E6300 bottleneck Zotac GTX 1660 Super 6GB Compact?

At 1440p gaming, this combination shows a 22% bottleneck (Moderate Bottleneck). Your GPU is holding back your CPU. Consider upgrading your GPU next.

What is the efficiency score for Intel Pentium E6300 + Zotac GTX 1660 Super 6GB Compact?

The build efficiency score is 78/100. 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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