This CPU GPU bottleneck power requirement calculator will help you understand your computer's performance and avoid spending extra money on upgrades you may not need.
Step 1: Select your CPU
The CPU is like the brain of your computer. It helps run all the processes, such as opening the game, loading the map, and so on. Here's what you need to do: Click the "Select CPU" drop-down menu. Select the CPU you have from the list. For example, if you have an Intel Core i9-12900K, select it. If you're not sure what kind of CPU you're using, you can usually find this information in your computer's system Settings or on the CPU box.
Step 2: Select your graphics processor
Next up is the GPU, or graphics card, which helps your computer create all the cool images you see in games. It's responsible for making sure everything looks smooth and nice.
Click the Select GPU drop-down menu. Select your GPU power requirement calculator from the list. For example, if you have an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, choose that one. Your GPU will usually show up in your system Settings as well. This is a very important part of the game, so do it well!
Step 3: Choose your resolution
Resolution determines how sharp the image will be on the screen. Higher resolution like 1920×1080 (HD) means better picture quality, but it also uses more computer power. Here's what you should do: Select the resolution you want to test. If you are using 640×480 (VGA), select it.
Select these if you're playing at higher resolutions like 1920×1080 (HD) or even 4K. If you're not sure what resolution you usually play the game at, you can check your game Settings.
Step 4: Select your memory
RAM(random access memory) is a computer component that stores short-term data while you play games. The more memory, the smoother it will run - especially when multitasking. Here's how to choose:
Click the "Select RAM" drop-down menu. Select the amount of memory in your computer. For example, if you have 4GB, choose that one. Most game setups today benefit from at least 16GB of RAM. If you eat less, it may affect your performance.
Step 5: Choose your goal
Since we are focused on games here, you can choose from:
Games in the drop-down menu. This helps the power requirement calculator understand how you will be using the computer, so it can provide better suggestions for performance improvements.
Step 6: Calculate the bottleneck
Now it's time to click the "Calculate Bottleneck" button. Once you click, the tool will analyze your Settings and tell you if your CPU, GPU, or RAM is hindering your computer's performance (this is what we call a "bottleneck").