Optimized to run on laptops, it is largely CPU-limited by the simulation. Installing many DLCs and expansions significantly increases RAM and storage load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 21 to 36 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 15 to 36 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 10 to 36 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The A8-3520M is 78% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium), 4k low), the A8-3520M sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k (high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p high, 4k medium.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the A8-3520M sets the ceiling at about 36 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 133 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 73% (FPS gap: 97 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 2/12.
Your A8-3520M 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 73% | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 66% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 37% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 64% |
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.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (78% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The A8-3520M and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run The Sims 4 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 21 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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 The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The A8-3520M 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k low. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k ultra.
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 requires at minimum a Core i3-3220 (CPU) and GeForce 6600 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 650 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These The Sims 4 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.
