CPU–GPU balance
Estimate which side is more likely to limit your selected resolution and workload.
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Find what is limiting your PC.
Compare CPU and GPU capability for your workload, resolution and memory setup. Get a practical report without creating an account.
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PC Bottleneck Calculator
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Live report
86/100
Healthy & balanced
Your selected CPU and GPU are a sensible match for this target.
Relative workload capacityBalanced pairing
Ryzen 5 7600X
79
CPU index 79↔
RTX 4070
74
GPU index 74Resolution1440p
Estimated load510 W
StorageNVMe SSD
CPU ↔ GPU balance88%
Memory headroom78%
Thermal health84%
Power headroom91%
Next step: No urgent core upgrade. Focus on maintenance, drivers and game settings.
More than one number
See the whole system.
A useful PC check considers the processor, graphics card and the supporting hardware around them.
Memory headroom
Check whether your installed RAM fits gaming, creative work or everyday use.
Thermal health
See how your peak temperature affects the overall health estimate.
Storage experience
Understand where drive speed matters for loading, updates and responsiveness.
Power headroom
Compare estimated platform demand with the selected PSU capacity.
Upgrade guidance
Turn several checks into a practical next step instead of chasing a single percentage.
Transparent methodology
Understand the estimate.
Our calculator uses relative component tiers and adjusts them for resolution and workload. Supporting hardware is scored separately so one strong component does not hide another limitation.
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Normalize capability
CPU and GPU choices use relative performance and power values for comparison.
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Adjust for workload
Gaming, creative work and everyday use put different demands on hardware.
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Check supporting parts
RAM, storage, temperature and PSU capacity contribute to the health score.
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Explain the result
The report highlights the limiting scenario and suggests what to verify next.
PC guides
Common questions.
What is a PC bottleneck?
A bottleneck is a component or condition that limits a particular workload before the rest of the system. The limiting component can change with resolution, settings, frame rate and application.
Is a small bottleneck bad?
No. Every system has a limiting factor in a particular workload. A small imbalance only matters if it prevents you from reaching your intended experience.
Does resolution change a bottleneck?
Yes. Higher resolutions generally increase GPU rendering work, while high-refresh 1080p gaming can put relatively more pressure on the CPU.
How can I verify the result?
Monitor GPU utilization, CPU usage per core, clocks, memory use, temperatures and frame time while running the exact game or application you care about.