About PC Game Check
Our mission, team, and the methodology behind our tools
Our Mission
PC Game Check was built with a straightforward goal: to help every PC gamer make smarter hardware decisions without spending hours researching benchmark charts, specification sheets, and forum threads. Whether you are building your first gaming PC, upgrading an aging system, or simply wondering if your laptop can handle the latest release, our free tools give you clear, data-driven answers in seconds.
We believe that accurate performance information should be accessible to everyone, not locked behind paywalls or buried in confusing technical jargon. That is why every tool on PC Game Check is completely free, requires no registration, and works directly in your browser. Our database covers over 70,000 games and hundreds of CPUs and GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, all updated regularly to reflect the latest hardware releases and driver optimizations.
Since launching, PC Game Check has helped thousands of gamers around the world check game compatibility, estimate frame rates, identify bottlenecks, and plan hardware upgrades. We are committed to continuously improving our tools, expanding our database, and providing the most reliable PC gaming resource on the web.
Who We Are
PC Game Check is maintained by a small, dedicated team of PC gaming enthusiasts and hardware analysts. Our team members have years of hands-on experience building, testing, and benchmarking gaming PCs across a wide range of budgets and use cases. From budget builds running integrated graphics to high-end enthusiast rigs pushing 4K at 120Hz, we have tested and analyzed hardware configurations that span the entire market.
Hardware Expertise
We test and benchmark GPUs and CPUs from every generation, tracking real-world gaming performance across popular titles and resolutions.
Software Development
Our tools are built using modern web technologies and optimized algorithms that cross-reference benchmark databases for accurate predictions.
Data Analysis
We aggregate performance data from multiple trusted sources and normalize it into consistent, comparable metrics across all hardware.
Our collective experience covers competitive esports, AAA single-player titles, VR gaming, content creation, and game streaming. This breadth of perspective ensures our tools provide relevant recommendations regardless of how you use your PC.
Our Methodology
Accuracy is the foundation of everything we do. Here is how we ensure our tools deliver reliable results:
Data Sources
We aggregate benchmark data from industry-leading sources including Tom's Hardware, TechPowerUp, 3DMark, and the Steam Hardware Survey. Game system requirements are sourced directly from Steam store pages, developer specifications, and publisher databases.
Scoring System
Each CPU and GPU in our database receives a normalized benchmark score on a 0-100 scale. This score is calculated by combining synthetic benchmark results with real-world gaming frame rate data at standardized resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K). This approach ensures apples-to-apples comparisons across different hardware generations and manufacturers.
Regular Updates
Our database is updated regularly to include new hardware launches, driver performance changes, and updated game requirements. When NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel releases a new product, we add it to our database within days, ensuring you always have access to the latest performance data.
Validation Process
We cross-reference our predictions against user-reported performance data and professional hardware reviews. Our FPS estimates are typically accurate within 10-15% of real-world results, making them among the most reliable free tools available online.
Our Tools
PC Game Check offers a comprehensive suite of free gaming tools, each designed to answer a specific question gamers face:
- Can I Run It? — Check if your PC meets the minimum and recommended system requirements for any game in our 70,000+ title database.
- FPS Estimator — Predict your frame rates at various resolutions and graphics settings, including DLSS 4, FSR 4, and Frame Generation.
- Bottleneck Calculator — Identify whether your CPU or GPU is the limiting factor in your gaming performance at different resolutions.
- GPU Comparer and CPU Comparer — Side-by-side comparisons of any two processors or graphics cards.
- Build Suggester and Build Generator — Get optimized PC build recommendations tailored to your budget and gaming goals.
- Upgrade Advisor — Determine which single component upgrade will deliver the biggest performance improvement.
- PSU Calculator, Cooler Finder, Monitor Matcher — Peripheral and component sizing tools.
- GPU Tier List and CPU Tier List — Complete rankings of every major GPU and CPU for gaming performance.
Editorial Standards
We are committed to providing objective, unbiased information. PC Game Check is not affiliated with any hardware manufacturer, retailer, or game publisher. Our tool recommendations are based solely on performance data, not advertising relationships or sponsorships. When we reference pricing, we use MSRP or average market prices and update them regularly to reflect current conditions.
All educational content on our site is written and reviewed by our team of hardware analysts. We cite our data sources transparently and welcome corrections or feedback from our community.
Contact Us
We value feedback from our community. If you have questions, suggestions, bug reports, or data corrections, please reach out to us:
contact@pcgamecheck.com