Processor Intense Tasks bottleneck calculator
Intel Pentium G640 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745
Processor Intense Tasks
2560 × 1600
1 monitor
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Intel Pentium G640
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Calculation result
Bottleneck percentage
The Intel Pentium G640 may serve as a bottleneck for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 in the Processor Intense Tasks with 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor. Although the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 is engineered to manage heavy graphical tasks, the Intel Pentium G640 might lack the processing power needed to fully unlock the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 capabilities. This imbalance may inhibit the overall efficiency of your system, slowing down processing and possibly compromising graphical fidelity. For a more harmonious hardware setup, upgrading to a high-performing processor that can meet the demands of current software and games is advised.
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In a configuration featuring the Intel Pentium G640 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745, with a screen resolution of 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor, the system experiences a 7.4% bottleneck for Processor Intense Tasks.
Processor and graphic card utilizations
In a computing setup featuring the Intel Pentium G640 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745, under the context of Processor Intense Tasks with a screen resolution of 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor, the processor is expected to have an utilization rate of 82.8%, while the graphics card is projected to be utilized at 69.6%.
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 Intel Pentium G640 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 in Processor Intense Tasks with 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/bar/utilizations-purpose_2-processor-intense-tasks_2560x1600_0hV-intel-pentium-g640_0JR-nvidia-geforce-gtx-745.png)
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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
In gaming scenarios, your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 might not attain its full performance potential due to a lack of optimal utilization. This happens when the Intel Pentium G640 fails to handle and transmit data to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 at an adequate speed. As a result, the Intel Pentium G640 will be operating at its maximum capacity, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 remains underutilized.
When it comes to bottlenecks, a processor bottleneck is generally viewed as more detrimental than a graphics card bottleneck. In cases of a processor bottleneck, the Intel Pentium G640 capacity reaches its limits, which may adversely affect other applications running concurrently. This situation can result in diminished responsiveness and multi-tasking capabilities.
Moreover, due to the processor bottleneck, the system might not leverage the full performance capabilities of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745. Consequently, there could be restrictions in graphical rendering, frame rates, and the overall gaming experience.
To visualize these bottlenecks, consider examining our heatmap. On this heatmap, the X-axis represents the CPU Score, while the Y-axis denotes the GPU Score. A quick glance at this heatmap can offer invaluable insights into potential bottlenecks within various system configurations.
![Bottleneck heatmap chart of crossing Intel Pentium G640 score and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 score in Processor Intense Tasks with 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/heatmap/purpose-2-processor-intense-tasks_resolution-2560x1600_cpuScore-30594_gpuScore-23539.png)
By correlating your Intel Pentium G640 CPU Score and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 GPU Score on the heatmap, you can acquire a more comprehensive understanding of how these components interact and where the bottlenecks might occur. Making well-informed hardware choices based on this heatmap analysis can lead to a more balanced and efficient computing setup for your specific needs.
Bottleneck solutions
Replace processor
When the processor becomes the system's bottleneck, upgrading it is often the most straightforward way to improve performance. Opting for a faster processor with more cores and higher clock speeds can effectively minimize or even eliminate the bottleneck, making it easier for your graphics card to perform to its maximum capability.
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![Curve chart that shows processors that will fix bottleneck in bottleneck calculation of Intel Pentium G640 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 in Processor Intense Tasks with 2560 × 1600 and 1 monitor](https://images.pc-builds.com/chart/curve/solutions-chart-purpose_2-processor-intense-tasks_2560x1600_0hV-intel-pentium-g640_0JR-nvidia-geforce-gtx-745_processor.png)
Impact of Changing Screen Resolution
Interestingly, if you're facing a processor bottleneck, altering the screen resolution may have a counterintuitive impact. Elevating the screen resolution will primarily stress the graphics card, thereby reducing the proportion of work that the processor needs to do in certain tasks. This makes it less likely that the processor will max out, though it does not replace the benefits of a processor upgrade for a balanced system.
Read moreReplace graphic cards
If the processor is causing the bottleneck, replacing the graphic card isn't generally recommended unless you're also planning to upgrade the processor. Downgrading your graphics card to better match the processor might alleviate the bottleneck, but it often results in a decrease in overall system performance, especially in graphics-heavy tasks like gaming or 3D rendering.
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Impact of Changing Screen Resolution
Increasing the screen resolution in this case will demand more from your graphics card and can make the processor's bottleneck less noticeable in some scenarios, but again, it won't entirely solve the underlying problem.
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Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor G640 2.8 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623G640 2 new from 30.00 $. 6 used from 24.00 $. Last updated 1 hours ago. |
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