How A Bottleneck Calculator For Your GPU And CPU Works
They're a quick way to help you check component compatibility before you build or upgrade a system.
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Troubleshooting computer components can be daunting. After the physical labor of installing a new part, you'll want to stress-test it to make sure your replacement works properly. Finding a faulty part is relatively straightforward, but what if the component is limiting the rest of your system? During a stress test, you might see your CPU at 100 percent while your GPU is practically idling.
This is considered a bottleneck. When one component holds back the rest of the system, it hinders performance until you resolve the bottleneck. For example, if your CPU is at 100 percent while your GPU is barely drawing power, we'd classify that as a CPU bottleneck since it's impairing your GPU's performance. Knowing which component is bottlenecking your system helps you decide what to upgrade or troubleshoot...
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