Garry's Mod FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon PRO W7900

Garry's Mod

A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.

Garry's Mod - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low557 FPS
medium505 FPS
high486 FPS
ultra462 FPS
1440P
low498 FPS
medium469 FPS
high450 FPS
ultra426 FPS
4K
low395 FPS
medium361 FPS
high315 FPS
ultra286 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

Radeon PRO W7900 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 462 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 426 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 286 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon PRO W7900 is 752% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon PRO W7900 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon PRO W7900:$3500
Official Launch Price: $3999
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $3878.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 462 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.144 fps/$0.130 fps/$0.125 fps/$0.119 fps/$
1440p0.128 fps/$0.121 fps/$0.116 fps/$0.110 fps/$
4k0.102 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.074 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon PRO W7900

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 1440p ultra, the Radeon PRO W7900 sets the ceiling at about 414 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 483 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 69 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 9%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 11%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 14%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 10%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 11%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 14%
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.

Garry's Mod 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
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - Radeon PRO W7900
gpu icon
28,211
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 160% above and your GPU is 752% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+160%vsrecommended

GPU

+752%vsrecommended

CPU

+1043%vsminimum

GPU

+8449%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 6 series
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 5 GB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 750
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon PRO W7900 can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 286 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 752% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 160% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3878.13 ($378.13 CPU + $3500 GPU). Your Radeon PRO W7900 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #399 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Garry's Mod performance?

Your Radeon PRO W7900 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Garry's Mod performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900?

These Garry's Mod 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.