PUBG has improved significantly since its early access days but remains a demanding title. Large maps require aggressive asset streaming, making it sensitive to RAM and storage speed. 16GB of RAM is practically mandatory; with only 8GB, you will likely experience stuttering. An SSD is also crucial to ensure textures and buildings load in on time.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 7 to 62 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 7 to 54 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 3 to 19 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The Core 2 Duo P8400 is 46% below minimum CPU requirement.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings, while the Core 2 Duo P8400 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1659. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 7 FPS, equivalent to 0 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ | 0.002 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 4 FPS, while the Core 2 Duo P8400 has headroom up to 53 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 92% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core 2 Duo P8400 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 87% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 84% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 89% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
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) | CPU86% - 89% <> GPU40% - 56% <> | CPU64% - 76% <> GPU73% - 84% <> | CPU64% - 76% <> GPU73% - 84% <> | CPU57% - 76% <> GPU79% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU84% - 87% <> GPU44% - 56% <> | CPU59% - 74% <> GPU78% - 85% <> | CPU59% - 74% <> GPU78% - 85% <> | CPU51% - 73% <> GPU87% - 91% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU84% - 87% <> GPU44% - 56% <> | CPU59% - 74% <> GPU77% - 85% <> | CPU59% - 74% <> GPU77% - 85% <> | CPU52% - 74% <> GPU86% - 91% <> |
The Core 2 Duo P8400 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 51% and 89% and GPU utilization between 40% and 91%. Core 2 Duo P8400 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 72% at 1080p to 75% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 70%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core 2 Duo P8400 reaches 88% average load (86-89%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 48% (40-56%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 74% and GPU 72%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 70% and GPU 76%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 70% and GPU 75%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 63% (52-74%) and GPU 88% (86-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 2 Duo P8400 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core 2 Duo P8400 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (46% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core 2 Duo P8400 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 7 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1659 ($10 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS requires at minimum a Core i5-4430 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 40 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-6600K and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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.
