Throne and LibertyFPS onCore 7 160UL&GeForce RTX 4090

Throne and Liberty

Built for massive sieges, this MMO creates a significant CPU bottleneck in large battles. 16GB of RAM is the minimum, setting a standard for next-gen MMOs.

Throne and Liberty - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low258 FPS
medium212 FPS
high161 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440P
low228 FPS
medium193 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra121 FPS
4K
low186 FPS
medium150 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra87 FPS

Performance Report

Throne and Liberty

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core 7 160UL
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 121 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 87 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 183% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Throne and Liberty. The Core 7 160UL is 16% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core 7 160UL sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core 7 160UL|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Core 7 160UL sets the ceiling at about 133 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 160 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 7/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core 7 160UL and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 10%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 13%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 6%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core 7 160UL and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU71% - 84%
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GPU68% - 94%
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Medium
CPU68% - 90%
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GPU92% - 96%
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High
CPU68% - 90%
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GPU92% - 96%
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Ultra
CPU54% - 77%
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GPU92% - 96%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU68% - 78%
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GPU69% - 94%
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Medium
CPU58% - 81%
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GPU95% - 97%
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High
CPU58% - 81%
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GPU95% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU44% - 67%
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GPU95% - 97%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU69% - 81%
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GPU65% - 95%
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Medium
CPU60% - 83%
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GPU93% - 100%
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High
CPU60% - 83%
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GPU93% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU48% - 80%
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GPU93% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core 7 160UL + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 44% and 90% and GPU utilization between 65% and 100%. Core 7 160UL stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 76% to 71%.

Load Interpretation

The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 96% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core 7 160UL peaks at 79% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 76% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 67% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 71% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 66% (54-77%) and GPU 94% (92-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 7 160UL remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core 7 160UL 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.

  • 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.

Throne and Liberty 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 7 160UL
cpu icon
11,043
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-7700
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1660

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (16% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-43%vsrecommended

GPU

+183%vsrecommended

CPU

-16%vsminimum

GPU

+521%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 960
Processor: Core i5-7700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 63 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1660
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 63 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core 7 160UL and GeForce RTX 4090 run Throne and Liberty well?

Yes, the Core 7 160UL paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Throne and Liberty smoothly up to 4k achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 43% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Throne and Liberty?

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 Throne and Liberty performance?

For Throne and Liberty, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core 7 160UL 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 ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Throne and Liberty?

Throne and Liberty 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 Throne and Liberty?

Throne and Liberty requires at minimum a Core i5-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 63 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce GTX 1660 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Throne and Liberty FPS estimates for the Core 7 160UL and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Throne and Liberty 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.