AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + GeForce GTX 1060 Bottleneck

1080p16 GB RAMGaming Estimate based on PassMark scores
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Significant bottleneck

41.3%

bottleneck at 1080p

The graphics card sets the frame rate at 1080p. The processor has more power than this card can use. For more FPS, upgrade the GPU.

Which part is the limit?

Limit: GPU

← CPU is the limitGPU is the limit →
CPU est. usage in games 49%
GPU est. usage in games 99%

At other resolutions

Things to know

  • 6 GB VRAM is enough for 1080p.
  • 16 GB RAM won't limit games.
  • The GPU sets your frame rate at 1080p. Upscaling (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) or lower settings give more FPS.

Spec comparison

Processor

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Cores
6
Base / boost clock
3.6 GHz / 4.2 GHz
Single-thread score
3,062
CPU Mark
19,249
TDP
65 W
Socket
AM4
Category
Desktop
Released
Apr 2022
Price
$90

Graphics card

GeForce GTX 1060

VRAM
6 GB
Core clock
1708 MHz
G3D Mark
10,013
G2D Mark
736
TDP
120 W
Bus
PCIe 3.0 x16
Category
Desktop
Released
Jul 2016
Price
$299

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