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, all quality settings exceed 210 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 188 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 162 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is 1606% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 180% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), 4k ultra), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k low), the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium), 4k (medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $978.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 210 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.426 fps/$ | 0.357 fps/$ | 0.253 fps/$ | 0.215 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.371 fps/$ | 0.323 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.303 fps/$ | 0.264 fps/$ | 0.185 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 332 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 358 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
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.
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 180% above and your GPU is 1606% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 162 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1606% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 180% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $978.13 ($378.13 CPU + $600 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
For The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 high, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low.
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
