A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 64 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 64 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 64 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 13367% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Celeron G4930 is 16% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Celeron G4930 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1706. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.038 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 low, the Celeron G4930 sets the ceiling at about 64 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 700 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 91% (FPS gap: 636 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Celeron G4930 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 91% | CPU Limits GPU 89% | CPU Limits GPU 87% | CPU Limits GPU 86% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 91% | CPU Limits GPU 89% | CPU Limits GPU 87% | CPU Limits GPU 86% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 91% | CPU Limits GPU 89% | CPU Limits GPU 87% | CPU Limits GPU 85% |
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) | CPU93% - 99% <> GPU5% - 15% <> | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU14% - 19% <> | CPU45% - 67% <> GPU20% - 27% <> | CPU46% - 66% <> GPU19% - 29% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU90% - 99% <> GPU23% - 32% <> | CPU44% - 69% <> GPU31% - 37% <> | CPU42% - 67% <> GPU34% - 42% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU33% - 44% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU90% - 99% <> GPU36% - 48% <> | CPU43% - 69% <> GPU45% - 54% <> | CPU41% - 67% <> GPU47% - 58% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU47% - 61% <> |
The Celeron G4930 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 41% and 99% and GPU utilization between 5% and 61%. Celeron G4930 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 19% at 1080p to 50% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 67% to 65%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Celeron G4930 reaches 96% average load (93-99%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 10% (5-15%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 67% and GPU 19%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 65% and GPU 35%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 65% and GPU 50%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (42-66%) and GPU 54% (47-61%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Celeron G4930 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Celeron G4930 reaches 96% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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 16% above and your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Celeron G4930 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 16% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1706 ($57 CPU (Rank #358 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 Team Fortress 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Celeron G4930 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Team Fortress 2 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.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your Celeron G4930 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 2 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.
