Processor Intense Tasks bottleneck calculator
AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830
Processor Intense Tasks
1600 × 900
1 monitor
1. Select purpose
Currently selected:
![Processor Intense Tasks image](/image/static/components-small/CPU.png)
Processor Intense Tasks
2. Select processor
Currently selected:
AMD Phenom II X4 955
3. Select graphic card
Currently selected:
AMD Radeon HD 5830
4. Select resolution
Currently selected:
1600 × 900 resolution
(1 monitor)
Calculation result
Bottleneck percentage
In a system configuration featuring the AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830, the AMD Radeon HD 5830 could potentially act as a bottleneck to the AMD Phenom II X4 955 performance in the Processor Intense Tasks with 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor. While the AMD Phenom II X4 955 is well-equipped to manage strenuous computational tasks, the AMD Radeon HD 5830 limited graphical prowess may compromise the overall system efficiency. This disparity could lead to decreased performance and less effective utilization of system resources. To rectify this imbalance, an upgrade to a more capable graphics card that complements the AMD Phenom II X4 955 processing abilities is advisable.
![Gauge that shows 0% of bottleneck](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/gauge/bottleneck-gauge-0-percent.png)
With a screen resolution of 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor, this configuration demonstrates a 0.2% graphics card bottleneck when performing Processor Intense Tasks.
Processor and graphic card utilizations
In a computing setup featuring the AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830, under the context of Processor Intense Tasks with a screen resolution of 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor, the processor is expected to have an utilization rate of 75%, while the graphics card is projected to be utilized at 83.1%.
It's crucial to understand that these figures signify theoretical maximums based on typical CPU-to-GPU workload distribution ratios for certain tasks or gaming experiences. Achieving these high levels of utilization in real-world settings can be a challenging endeavor.
![Utilization chart of AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830 in Processor Intense Tasks with 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/bar/utilizations-purpose_2-processor-intense-tasks_1600x900_05W-amd-phenom-ii-x4-955_017-amd-radeon-hd-5830.png)
Playability
- Playable
- Frames per second
-
A game is considered "playable" if it can consistently run at 60 FPS on high settings. This ensures a smooth and visually appealing gaming experience free from lags or stutters.
Heatmap of bottleneck
During gameplay scenarios, your AMD Phenom II X4 955 might not operate at its full potential due to the constraints imposed by the AMD Radeon HD 5830. In such cases, the AMD Radeon HD 5830 may struggle to swiftly process and relay data, resulting in underutilization of the AMD Phenom II X4 955. Therefore, the AMD Radeon HD 5830 will be operating at its maximum capacity, leaving the AMD Phenom II X4 955 capabilities untapped.
In the hierarchy of bottlenecks, a graphics card bottleneck is often considered less severe than a processor bottleneck. When a graphics card bottleneck occurs, the AMD Radeon HD 5830 operates at its uppermost limits, thereby allowing you to extract the best performance possible from the card. This ensures that you benefit from the full scope of the AMD Radeon HD 5830 features.
One distinct advantage of not maxing out the AMD Phenom II X4 955 is the enhanced ability to efficiently manage other background tasks. As the AMD Phenom II X4 955 is not operating at full capacity while gaming, it can allocate computational resources to other ongoing activities like background processes or multitasking, without any performance trade-offs. This contributes to a smoother and more flexible overall system operation.
To gain a deeper understanding of these potential bottlenecks, consider referring to our heatmap. On the heatmap, the X-axis depicts the CPU Score, and the Y-axis signifies the GPU Score. This visualization can help identify the relationship between various CPUs and GPUs, giving you valuable insights into how to better balance your system.
![Bottleneck heatmap chart of crossing AMD Phenom II X4 955 score and AMD Radeon HD 5830 score in Processor Intense Tasks with 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/heatmap/purpose-2-processor-intense-tasks_resolution-1600x900_cpuScore-35695_gpuScore-21189.png)
By matching your AMD Phenom II X4 955 CPU Score with the AMD Radeon HD 5830 GPU Score on the heatmap, you can more accurately assess how these components interact and pinpoint where bottlenecks may occur. Utilizing this heatmap analysis can guide you in making informed hardware decisions that lead to a more balanced and effective computing setup tailored to your specific needs.
Bottleneck solutions
Replace processor
If your graphic card is causing the bottleneck but you're considering replacing your processor, reconsider this approach. Unless your processor is already on the verge of becoming outdated, upgrading it might not offer a significant performance boost, particularly in graphics-heavy tasks.
- Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 Full details
- Intel Celeron G3950 Full details
- Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 Full details
- Intel Pentium G4400T Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 960T Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 940 Full details
- AMD Athlon II X4 645 Full details
- Intel Celeron G3920 Full details
- AMD A8-3850 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 850 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 B50 Full details
- Intel Core i3-3245 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 945 Full details
- Intel Core i5-660 Full details
- Intel Pentium G4500T Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 B95 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 840 Full details
- AMD Athlon II X4 650 Full details
- Intel Core2 Extreme X9650 Full details
- Intel Pentium J4205 Full details
- Intel Pentium G3470 Full details
- Intel Core i3-3250 Full details
- Intel Celeron G4900 Full details
- Intel Core i7-4610Y Full details
- Intel Core i5-661 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 B55 Full details
- Intel Core i5-2390T Full details
- AMD Athlon II X4 651 Full details
- Intel Celeron G4920 Full details
- Intel Core i3-3240 Full details
- Intel Core i3-3220 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 830 Full details
- Intel Pentium G3258 Full details
- Intel Core i3-2125 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 820 Full details
- Intel Pentium G3260 Full details
- Intel Pentium G2140 Full details
- Intel Core2 Quad Q6700 Full details
- AMD Phenom II X4 B25 Full details
- Intel Xeon X5365 Full details
- Intel Xeon E5-2403 Full details
- Intel Xeon X3363 Full details
- Intel Xeon E5606 Full details
- Intel Xeon E5440 Full details
- Intel Xeon X5450 Full details
- Intel Xeon X3360 Full details
- Intel Atom C3558 Full details
- Intel Xeon X3370 Full details
- Intel Atom C2750 Full details
- Intel Xeon X3330 Full details
![Curve chart that shows processors that will fix bottleneck in bottleneck calculation of AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830 in Processor Intense Tasks with 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/curve/solutions-chart-purpose_2-processor-intense-tasks_1600x900_05W-amd-phenom-ii-x4-955_017-amd-radeon-hd-5830_processor.png)
Impact of Changing Screen Resolution
Increasing the resolution in this scenario will only make the bottleneck worse, as the GPU will be under even more stress, leading to lower frame rates and reduced graphical quality. It won't significantly ease the load on the already underutilized processor.
Read moreReplace graphic cards
When the graphic card becomes a system bottleneck, upgrading it can provide a significant boost in performance. Opt for a card that better matches the capabilities of your processor to get a more balanced system. This will also enable you to run games and applications at higher settings, offering a vastly improved user experience.
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Full details
- AMD Radeon RX 550X Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 5970 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 7770 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 5870 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 6870 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 645 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE Full details
- AMD Radeon R7 450 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX 640 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 6850 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 5850 Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 645 Full details
- AMD Radeon R9 350 Full details
- AMD Radeon Vega 8 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor Full details
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Full details
- AMD Radeon R9 M360 Full details
- AMD Radeon Vega 11 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX 540 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 7750 Full details
- AMD Radeon E8860 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Full details
- AMD Radeon HD 6790 Full details
- AMD Radeon RX Vega11 Full details
- AMD Radeon Vega 9 Full details
- AMD FirePro 3D V8800 Full details
- AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro K620 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro K3100M Full details
- AMD FirePro V7900 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro 5000M Full details
- AMD FirePro M5100 Full details
- AMD Radeon Pro Full details
- AMD FirePro M6100 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro 5000 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro K4000M Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro 5010M Full details
- AMD FirePro 3D V7800 Full details
- AMD FirePro W600 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro P400 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro K3000M Full details
- AMD FirePro M4000 Full details
- NVIDIA Quadro K2000D Full details
![Curve chart that shows graphic cards that will fix bottleneck in bottleneck calculation of AMD Phenom II X4 955 and AMD Radeon HD 5830 in Processor Intense Tasks with 1600 × 900 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/curve/solutions-chart-purpose_2-processor-intense-tasks_1600x900_05W-amd-phenom-ii-x4-955_017-amd-radeon-hd-5830_graphic-card.png)
Impact of Changing Screen Resolution
If your graphics card is bottlenecking the system, lowering the screen resolution will allow the card to handle data more efficiently, resulting in higher frames per second. However, it's worth noting that lower resolutions will require less data processing from the CPU, which could create a new bottleneck there.
Read moreOffers for AMD Radeon HD 5830
![HD-583X-ZAFV](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/910fa6701f93f27878359bea493bfa3c/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![GV-R583UD-1GD](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/a169a03191fcd260b7b3fe31514b1d6f/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![100297L](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/c72e4a30851bd63a892131b81937dc14/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![HD-583X-ZAFC](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/73315c06260564eb1eb67668e8c841cb/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![100297-2L](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/a755b2da1b502c63f4e5b319b70fe25a/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![5830PE51G](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9ccaebd5c398391d6f5fc5bcfb273ff2/c444788dc43f87dde87378d044ca2c62/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
Product name | Merchant | Available | Price |
Merchant
Available
Price
|
---|---|---|---|---|
GIGABYTE ATI Radeon HD5830 1 GB DDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express Video Card GV-R583UD-1GD |
![]() |
Yes | 94.94 $ |
Yes
|
Product pricing and availability information was updated as of the date and time listed, but is subject to change. If you choose to purchase a product from a retailer, the price and availability displayed on their website at the time of purchase will apply. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through the links to participating retailers on this site. However, this does not impact the products or prices that are displayed or the order in which prices are listed.
Offers for AMD Phenom II X4 955
![Phenom II X4 955 Black](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9c7bd782c8737108dc7e6695c6452ff3/80d5a41033399c5513c22d9c0a3a7b25/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![Phenom II X4 955 Black](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9c7bd782c8737108dc7e6695c6452ff3/1869d6dad7453b09a9817dd1b8bd1cbd/531c5a93878c7f1b6a08aeb1c3288387.png)
![Phenom II X4 955](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9c7bd782c8737108dc7e6695c6452ff3/64dd473a98628b001e95b0c0f0c08414/db4a3516a670071f2fa6fcab81c01996.png)
![Phenom II X4 955 Black](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9c7bd782c8737108dc7e6695c6452ff3/80d5a41033399c5513c22d9c0a3a7b25/7311fea13d13987366708a1818d8ba73.png)
![Phenom II X4 955 Black](https://images.pc-builds.com/images/components/9c7bd782c8737108dc7e6695c6452ff3/1869d6dad7453b09a9817dd1b8bd1cbd/7311fea13d13987366708a1818d8ba73.png)
Product name | Merchant | Available | Price |
Merchant
Available
Price
|
---|---|---|---|---|
AMD Phenom II X4 955 HDZ955FBGIBOX 3.2 GHz/6 MB L3/125W Processor |
![]() |
Yes | 29.95 $ |
Yes
|
AMD CPU HDZ955FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition 3.2GHz AM3 125W Retail |
![]() |
Yes | 29.95 $ |
Yes
|
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.20 GHz Quad-Core Processor HDX955WFK4DGM Socket AM3 PGA-938 95W 1 new from 59.00 $. 2 used from 29.00 $. Last updated 36 minutes ago. |
![]() |
Yes | 59.01 $ |
Yes
|
Product pricing and availability information was updated as of the date and time listed, but is subject to change. If you choose to purchase a product from a retailer, the price and availability displayed on their website at the time of purchase will apply. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through the links to participating retailers on this site. However, this does not impact the products or prices that are displayed or the order in which prices are listed.
Bottleneck calculator types
Select purpose bottleneck calculator
Before selecting a bottleneck calculator, consider your primary computing tasks. For general activities like web browsing and office work, the calculator evaluates the balance between your CPU and GPU. If you focus on CPU-intensive tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the tool will highlight processor performance. For GPU-centric tasks such as gaming or graphical rendering, it will assess the efficiency of your graphics card. Choose the appropriate calculator to accurately identify potential system bottlenecks for your specific use-case.
Select game bottleneck calculator
By selecting a game from the list, the calculator will analyze potential bottlenecks specifically tailored to that game's system requirements and graphical demands. This allows you to optimize your setup for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience. Choose the game that aligns with your interests to get the relevant bottleneck analysis.