A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 68 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 68 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 53 to 68 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 13367% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The A6-9400 is 24% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The A6-9400 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the A6-9400 sets the ceiling at about 68 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 237 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 169 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your A6-9400 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 71% | CPU Limits GPU 64% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 52% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 63% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU63% - 80% <> GPU51% - 58% <> | CPU27% - 56% <> GPU69% - 73% <> | CPU26% - 56% <> GPU74% - 79% <> | CPU41% - 69% <> GPU50% - 59% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU79% - 90% <> GPU47% - 69% <> | CPU43% - 67% <> GPU63% - 84% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU69% - 90% <> | CPU42% - 69% <> GPU44% - 72% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU79% - 90% <> GPU82% - 93% <> | CPU43% - 67% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The A6-9400 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 90% and GPU utilization between 44% and 100%. A6-9400 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 64% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 53% to 62%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the A6-9400 stays at 54% (42-66%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 53% and GPU 64%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 62% and GPU 68%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 62% and GPU 97%. This shows that both CPU and GPU workloads increase as pixel count and render complexity rise.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (42-66%) and GPU 80% (69-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while A6-9400 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the A6-9400 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 24% above and your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the A6-9400 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 24% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Team Fortress 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The A6-9400 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Team Fortress 2 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your A6-9400 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 2 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
