AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHzvsIntel G31 Express (Desktop)
Bottleneck at 1080P
Gaming performance • Analyzed on July 14, 2026
AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz
Processor
Intel G31 Express (Desktop)
Graphics Card
Why This Bottleneck Occurs
At 1080p resolution for gaming, the Intel G31 Express (Desktop) creates a significant bottleneck (45%) when paired with the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz. The GPU cannot render frames fast enough to match the CPU's throughput capability. Even at 1080p, this GPU struggles to keep up with the processing power of the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz.
Detailed Performance Analysis
This is a programmatic analysis of the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz and Intel G31 Express (Desktop) at 1080P. Based on our benchmark scores, At 1080p resolution for gaming, the Intel G31 Express (Desktop) creates a significant bottleneck (45%) when paired with the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz. The GPU cannot render frames fast enough to match the CPU's throughput capability. Even at 1080p, this GPU struggles to keep up with the processing power of the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz.
Upgrade Suggestions
Consider upgrading the Intel G31 Express (Desktop) to a more powerful graphics card to match the AMD Phenom 9750B (Desktop) 2.40 GHz.
Make sure your GPU drivers are up to date for optimal performance.
Check that your PSU provides adequate power for the GPU under full load.