Service Description
Bottleneck Calculator is a free web tool that estimates potential CPU and GPU imbalance based on the components and settings you select, including processor, graphics card, resolution, RAM, and storage type.
Estimates Only
All calculator outputs—including bottleneck percentages, utilization bars, FPS ranges, and upgrade recommendations—are informational estimates for planning purposes. They are not warranties of in-game performance or specific upgrade outcomes, and real-world results vary with drivers, cooling, game engines, and background software.
Acceptable Use
- Do not disrupt, overload, or abuse the service or its APIs
- Do not misrepresent calculator results as certified lab benchmarks
- Do not submit spam or malicious content through the contact form
- Do not scrape or resell our hardware database without permission
Intellectual Property
The Bottleneck Calculator name, design, content, and hardware database are owned by us or our licensors. You may use the tool for personal, non-commercial upgrade planning, but you may not copy or redistribute the site's content without written consent.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bottleneck Calculator is not liable for hardware purchase decisions made using the tool. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the site.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time as the calculator evolves. Continued use of the site after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms: Contact Us. For how estimates are produced, see About Us.