Monster Hunter Wilds FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Monster Hunter Wilds

A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.

Monster Hunter Wilds - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low126 FPS
medium100 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1440P
low98 FPS
medium80 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4K
low61 FPS
medium50 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra35 FPS

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 65 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 56 to 98 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 35 to 61 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 1% below recommended, but 45% above minimum for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 76% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER:$280
Official Launch Price: $699
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $658.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 65 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.191 fps/$0.152 fps/$0.117 fps/$0.099 fps/$
1440p0.149 fps/$0.122 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.085 fps/$
4k0.093 fps/$0.076 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.053 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 35 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 68 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 33 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 35%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 39%
HighGPU Limits CPU 39%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 41%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 35%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 39%
HighGPU Limits CPU 39%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 44%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 39%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 43%
HighGPU Limits CPU 43%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 49%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Monster Hunter Wilds Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-10600
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
gpu icon
19,467
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070 Super

Your CPU is 76% below recommended and your GPU is 1% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+76%vsrecommended

GPU

-1%vsrecommended

CPU

+94%vsminimum

GPU

+45%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 76% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Monster Hunter Wilds?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $658.13 ($378.13 CPU + $280 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

For Monster Hunter Wilds, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds 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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.