Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 334 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 234 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 107 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Core i5-13500 is 302% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core i5-13500 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1913. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 334 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.329 fps/$ | 0.271 fps/$ | 0.221 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.205 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the Core i5-13500 sets the ceiling at about 519 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 600 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
The Core i5-13500 and GeForce RTX 4090 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) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU9% - 45% <> GPU48% - 78% <> | CPU9% - 45% <> GPU48% - 78% <> | CPU16% - 50% <> GPU82% - 88% <> | CPU16% - 50% <> GPU82% - 88% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU11% - 38% <> GPU58% - 81% <> | CPU11% - 38% <> GPU58% - 81% <> | CPU12% - 40% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU12% - 40% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU4% - 20% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU4% - 20% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU5% - 23% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU5% - 23% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Core i5-13500 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 4% and 50% and GPU utilization between 48% and 100%. Core i5-13500 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 74% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 30% to 13%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Core i5-13500 stays at 26% (12-40%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 30% and GPU 74%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 25% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 13% and GPU 83%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 33% (16-50%) and GPU 85% (82-88%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-13500 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High while the Core i5-13500 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 302% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-13500 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 107 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 302% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1913 ($264 CPU (Rank #136 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 #5 for value).
For Warframe, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-13500 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13500 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe 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.
