A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 158 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 121 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core 5 220H is 20% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Core 5 220H sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 64 FPS, while the Core 5 220H has headroom up to 104 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 40 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core 5 220H frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 34% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 33% |
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) | CPU73% - 100% <> GPU40% - 90% <> | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU39% - 89% <> | CPU49% - 100% <> GPU40% - 94% <> | CPU48% - 100% <> GPU47% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU71% - 100% <> GPU41% - 93% <> | CPU67% - 100% <> GPU40% - 92% <> | CPU47% - 100% <> GPU41% - 97% <> | CPU46% - 100% <> GPU48% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU72% - 100% <> GPU47% - 95% <> | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU49% - 93% <> | CPU49% - 100% <> GPU50% - 98% <> | CPU49% - 100% <> GPU57% - 97% <> |
The Core 5 220H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 46% and 100% and GPU utilization between 39% and 98%. Core 5 220H reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 67% at 1080p to 73% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 80% to 80%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core 5 220H reaches 86% average load (73-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 65% (40-90%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 80% and GPU 67%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 79% and GPU 69%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 80% and GPU 73%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 74% (49-100%) and GPU 77% (57-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 5 220H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core 5 220H reaches 86% 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 20% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core 5 220H paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 20% above the recommended requirements.
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.
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 Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Core 5 220H and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
