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 69 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 15 to 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 10 to 51 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Athlon X4 850 is 57% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p low), the Athlon X4 850 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1669. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 21 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Athlon X4 850 has headroom up to 69 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 56 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Athlon X4 850 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 59% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 70% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 81% |
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 (57% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Athlon X4 850 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.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1669 ($20 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 The Sims 4 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p 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 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.
