A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, performance runs at around 52 FPS. At 1440p, performance is around 52 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 52 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is 78% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core 2 Quad Q6700 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1699. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 52 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p low, the Core 2 Quad Q6700 sets the ceiling at about 52 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 344 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 292 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core 2 Quad Q6700 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 85% | CPU Limits GPU 82% | CPU Limits GPU 78% | CPU Limits GPU 77% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 82% | CPU Limits GPU 76% | CPU Limits GPU 72% | CPU Limits GPU 69% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 76% | CPU Limits GPU 68% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 58% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 (78% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core 2 Quad Q6700 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Path of Exile 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 52 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1699 ($50 CPU + $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 Path of Exile 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 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.
Path of Exile 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Path of Exile 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.
