Phasmophobia FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon 8060S

Phasmophobia

VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.

Phasmophobia - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low229 FPS
medium193 FPS
high172 FPS
ultra135 FPS
1440P
low192 FPS
medium163 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra119 FPS
4K
low107 FPS
medium97 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra68 FPS

Performance Report

Phasmophobia

Radeon 8060S + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 135 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 119 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 68 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon 8060S is 26% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon 8060S 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:

Radeon 8060S:$800
Official Launch Price: $800
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1178.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 135 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.194 fps/$0.164 fps/$0.146 fps/$0.115 fps/$
1440p0.163 fps/$0.138 fps/$0.126 fps/$0.101 fps/$
4k0.091 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.075 fps/$0.058 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon 8060S

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 Radeon 8060S sets the ceiling at about 77 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 205 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 128 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon 8060S 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 38%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 43%
HighGPU Limits CPU 47%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 51%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 41%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 45%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 51%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 51%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 54%
HighGPU Limits CPU 57%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 62%
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.

Phasmophobia 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 i5-4590
RecommendedCore i5-10600
GPU - Radeon 8060S
gpu icon
17,989
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 94% above and your GPU is 26% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

+26%vsrecommended

CPU

+161%vsminimum

GPU

+87%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4590
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 8060S run Phasmophobia well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon 8060S can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 26% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Phasmophobia?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1178.13 ($378.13 CPU + $800 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 GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU for around $1810 (Rank #597 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Phasmophobia performance?

For Phasmophobia, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon 8060S 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 Phasmophobia?

Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia?

Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 8060S both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Phasmophobia FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 8060S?

These Phasmophobia 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.