What is a PC Bottleneck?
A bottleneck occurs when one component in your PC limits the performance of other components, preventing your system from reaching its full potential.
Common Types of Bottlenecks
- CPU Bottleneck: Your processor cannot keep up with your graphics card
- GPU Bottleneck: Your graphics card is limiting performance
- RAM Bottleneck: Insufficient memory capacity or speed
How to Identify Bottlenecks
Use our bottleneck calculator to analyze your system. Monitor CPU and GPU usage during gaming - whichever is at 95-100% is your bottleneck.