1Can the Celeron N2840 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Elden Ring well?
The Celeron N2840 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates.
Elden RingFPS onCeleron N2840&GeForce RTX 4090
Elden Ring
Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Performance Report
Elden Ring
GeForce RTX 4090 + Celeron N2840
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Celeron N2840 is 90% below minimum CPU requirement.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Celeron N2840 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Celeron N2840 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU0% - 6% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU0% - 8% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU2% - 12% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU5% - 17% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU4% - 19% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU7% - 21% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU7% - 21% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU8% - 24% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU6% - 23% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU8% - 26% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU8% - 26% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU11% - 30% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU0% - 6%
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Medium
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU0% - 8%
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High
CPU98% - 100%
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GPU2% - 12%
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Ultra
CPU98% - 100%
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GPU5% - 17%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU4% - 19%
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Medium
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU7% - 21%
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High
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU7% - 21%
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Ultra
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU8% - 24%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU98% - 100%
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GPU6% - 23%
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Medium
CPU98% - 100%
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GPU8% - 26%
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High
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU8% - 26%
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Ultra
CPU98% - 100%
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GPU11% - 30%
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Performance Summary
The Celeron N2840 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 98% and 100% and GPU utilization between 0% and 30%. Celeron N2840 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 6% at 1080p to 17% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 100% to 99%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Celeron N2840 reaches 100% average load (99-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 3% (0-6%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 100% and GPU 6%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 100% and GPU 14%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 99% and GPU 17%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 99% (98-100%) and GPU 20% (11-30%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Celeron N2840 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Celeron N2840 reaches 100% 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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
Elden Ring 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 - Celeron N2840
1,331
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-8400
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1070
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (90% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
-93%vsrecommended
+182%vsrecommended
-90%vsminimum
+279%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1070
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Elden Ring?
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Elden Ring performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Elden Ring. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Celeron N2840 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Elden Ring?
Elden Ring 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 Elden Ring?
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
6How accurate are these Elden Ring FPS estimates for the Celeron N2840 and GeForce RTX 4090?
These Elden Ring 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.