Which PC is better for gaming?
Set up two computers and compare them across 15 popular games.
PC AExample PC
Rough estimate Our index for the GTX 1650 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.
PC BExample PCFaster
PC B is about 86% faster at 1080p.
PC B is about 86% faster and wins 15 of 15 games.
PC A balance
The GTX 1650 is the weak part. The Core i5-10400F can handle a much faster card, so upgrade the GPU first.
PC B balance
CPU and GPU are a sensible match.
Estimated FPS by game
High settings, average FPS. The dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Reading the result
The tug bar shows each PC's share of the total estimated FPS across all 15 games. A PC 'wins' a game when it is at least 5% faster there; under a 4% overall gap we call it a tie.
The balance notes flag the weak part: if the graphics card is much faster than the processor, the processor holds it back; if the card is the weak part, upgrade that first.
PC vs PC FAQs
What is the gaming score?
A 0-1000 score that weighs the graphics card at 72% and the processor at 28%, because the graphics card decides most of your FPS in games. It's an estimate for quick comparisons.
Why does PC B win even with a slower processor?
Most games are limited by the graphics card, especially at 1440p and 4K. A faster card usually beats a faster processor unless the processor is very old.
Can I compare a laptop with a desktop?
Yes. Pick the integrated graphics or the closest card. Laptop graphics usually perform 10-30% below the desktop card with the same name. See how to check your laptop's gaming specs.
Does RAM matter when comparing two PCs?
Mostly when you have too little. Below a game's RAM need, our model cuts FPS by about 30% to reflect stutter and loading hitches. Above it, more RAM adds little; 16 GB covers most games today.
Why can't the site detect my processor?
Browsers never share the processor model, only how many threads it has. Detect my PC lists processors with that thread count first, so you can pick yours quickly. Until you do, the result waits instead of guessing. Our guide shows where to find it on Windows, Mac and Linux.