Bottleneck Calculator

Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz + AMD Radeon HD 7870

Analyzing performance and compatibility for your selected components

CPU Selection

Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.20GHz

GPU Selection

AMD Radeon HD 7870

Select Resolution

Overall Balance

72%
GPU Limited
Your AMD Radeon HD 7870 is 72% slower than what your CPU could handle at 1080p

What will you use your PC for?

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Resolution:

Performance Analysis

Resolution:
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Casual & Older Games

GPU at 55% of required performance for 60 FPS
CPU Performance 2.6x required
GPU Performance 0.6x needed
⚠️While not reaching ideal 60 FPS, most casual games should still be playable with reduced settings

Recommendations:

  • Consider a more powerful GPU for this resolution
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Competitive Gaming

GPU at 37% of required performance for 144 FPS
CPU Performance 1.7x required
GPU Performance 0.4x needed

Recommendations:

  • Consider a more powerful GPU for this resolution
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Modern AAA Games

CPU at 78% and GPU at 22% of recommended performance for max settings
CPU Performance ⚠️0.8x needed
GPU Performance 0.2x needed

Recommendations:

  • Consider a CPU with better single-core performance
  • Consider a more powerful GPU for this resolution