Monster Hunter WildsFPS onCore 2 Duo P8700&GeForce RTX 4090

Monster Hunter Wilds

A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core 2 Duo P8700
🎮Visual Experience

✅Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 93% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Core 2 Duo P8700 is 84% below minimum CPU requirement.

✅FPS Ceiling Analysis

No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core 2 Duo P8700 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.

💰Value Analysis

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core 2 Duo P8700 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU94% - 96%
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GPU73% - 94%
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Medium
CPU96% - 100%
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GPU87% - 100%
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High
CPU55% - 72%
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GPU94% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU55% - 71%
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GPU90% - 100%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU64% - 71%
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GPU75% - 93%
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Medium
CPU70% - 73%
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GPU91% - 100%
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High
CPU54% - 57%
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GPU97% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU53% - 57%
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GPU93% - 99%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU63% - 70%
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GPU77% - 93%
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Medium
CPU69% - 72%
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GPU93% - 100%
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High
CPU52% - 57%
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GPU100% - 100%
Ultra
CPU52% - 56%
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GPU97% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core 2 Duo P8700 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 52% and 100% and GPU utilization between 73% and 100%. Core 2 Duo P8700 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 93% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 80% to 61%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Core 2 Duo P8700 stays at 54% (52-57%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 80% and GPU 93%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 63% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 61% and GPU 95%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 66% (63-70%) and GPU 85% (77-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 2 Duo P8700 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core 2 Duo P8700: 98% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 100% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum 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.

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 - Core 2 Duo P8700
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2,805
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-10600
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070 Super

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (84% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-86%vsrecommended

GPU

+93%vsrecommended

CPU

-84%vsminimum

GPU

+183%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2070 Super
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core 2 Duo P8700 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

The Core 2 Duo P8700 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Monster Hunter Wilds at smooth framerates.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Monster Hunter Wilds?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1734 ($85 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

This setup is already well-balanced for Monster Hunter Wilds. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Core 2 Duo P8700 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the Core 2 Duo P8700 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.

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