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How to Tell If You Have a CPU or GPU Bottleneck (With Simple Tests Anyone Can Run)

01/15/202612/18/2025 by David
cpu vs gpu bottleneck

Forget unreliable bottleneck calculators. This guide teaches you how to use real-time telemetry and the “Resolution Drop Test” to identify exactly whether your CPU or GPU is limiting your gaming performance. Learn how to read MSI Afterburner data like a pro and make informed upgrade decisions.

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