Garry's ModFPS onCore 7 240H&GeForce RTX 4090

Garry's Mod

A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.

Garry's Mod - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low546 FPS
medium493 FPS
high483 FPS
ultra447 FPS
1440P
low433 FPS
medium414 FPS
high397 FPS
ultra393 FPS
4K
low375 FPS
medium352 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra302 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core 7 240H
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 447 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 393 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 302 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1051% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Core 7 240H is 87% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core 7 240H|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 359 FPS, while the Core 7 240H has headroom up to 441 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 19% (FPS gap: 82 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core 7 240H frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 12%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 14%
HighGPU Limits CPU 17%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 19%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 9%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU27% - 32%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Medium
CPU27% - 32%
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GPU3% - 15%
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High
CPU27% - 32%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Ultra
CPU21% - 31%
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GPU3% - 15%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Medium
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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High
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 24%
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GPU3% - 15%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Medium
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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High
CPU20% - 26%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 24%
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GPU3% - 15%
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Performance Summary

The Core 7 240H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 32% and GPU utilization between 3% and 15%. Core 7 240H keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 9% at 1080p to 9% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 29% to 22%.

Bottleneck Analysis

Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 32% and GPU at 15%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 29% and GPU 9%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 22% and GPU 9%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 22% and GPU 9%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 30% (27-32%) and GPU 9% (3-15%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 7 240H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: 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.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Garry's Mod 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 240H
cpu icon
24,698
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 87% above and your GPU is 1051% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+87%vsrecommended

GPU

+1051%vsrecommended

CPU

+723%vsminimum

GPU

+11449%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 6 series
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 5 GB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 750
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Core 7 240H paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 302 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1051% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 87% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?

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 Garry's Mod performance?

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 Garry's Mod performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Garry's Mod 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.