There is a version of this disclaimer that reads like it was written entirely to protect the site from lawsuits, with no concern for whether you actually understand it. This is not that version. What follows is a straightforward explanation of what this tool can and cannot tell you, where its limitations live, and why treating its output as one input among several is the right approach.

The Calculator Produces Estimates, Not Guarantees

Every result generated by the bottleneck calculator is an estimate derived from benchmark data, hardware specification comparisons, and aggregated real-world performance reporting. That data is as accurate as we can make it, and we update it regularly. But PC performance is not a controlled variable. The same CPU and GPU pairing can perform measurably differently depending on RAM speed, storage type, thermal headroom, background software, game engine optimization, resolution, and driver versions at the time of use. A result showing a 12% CPU bottleneck in a gaming workload is a meaningful signal. It is not a contract. Real-world outcomes will vary, sometimes by a small margin and occasionally by a larger one. Use the output as a directional guide, not a specification sheet.

Informational Purpose: The Only Purpose

Nothing on this site constitutes professional hardware advice, engineering consultation, or a performance guarantee. The tool is built for informational and educational use. If you are making a high-value hardware purchasing decision, the right process involves cross-referencing this output with professional reviews, community benchmarks, and where possible, testing hardware within a return window. Relying solely on any single online tool, including this one, for a major purchase decision is a risk the user takes independently.

Hardware Decisions Remain Yours

Your Bottleneck Calculator does not share responsibility for purchases made using this site’s data. Financial outcomes, hardware incompatibilities, performance dissatisfaction, and any other consequences that follow a purchasing decision made with reference to this tool are the sole responsibility of the person making that decision. This is stated plainly, not to be dismissive, but because it is the honest description of how an informational tool works.

Database Limitations Worth Knowing

The hardware database behind the calculator is maintained actively, but limitations exist that any user should understand:

• Newly released hardware may not yet appear in the database at the time of your search
• OEM and regional variants of the same GPU or CPU model sometimes behave differently than the standard specification suggests
• Driver updates released after a benchmark was recorded can significantly shift real-world performance in either direction
• Overclocked or underclocked configurations will produce results that deviate from standard calculator outputs
• The database reflects global hardware availability and may not capture niche regional SKUs

When a specific component is not found in our database, results should be treated with additional caution.

Third-Party Links and Referenced Content

Where this site links to or references external sources, those links are provided for convenience. We do not control the content, accuracy, or data practices of any third-party website. Visiting an external link means leaving this platform, and the terms and privacy policies of that site apply from that point forward. Referenced content from hardware manufacturers, reviewers, or publications reflects their own data and methodologies, which may differ from ours.

Advertising Content Is Separate

Advertisements displayed on this site through Google AdSense or other networks are third-party content. They are not selected, reviewed, or endorsed by our team. Claims made within advertisements are the responsibility of the advertiser. If an ad seems misleading or inappropriate, Google’s Ad feedback mechanism is the most direct way to report it.

Affiliate Links

Certain links on this site may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a small commission if you click through and complete a purchase, at no added cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the calculator’s results or the data behind them. Our performance estimates are generated from hardware data, not commercial arrangements.

Updates to This Disclaimer

This disclaimer may be revised as the platform evolves. The updated date above reflects the current version. Continued use of the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We do not notify users individually of changes to this page, so reviewing it periodically is advisable if you rely on this site regularly.

Contact

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