Monster Hunter WildsFPS onCore 7 240H&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.

Monster Hunter Wilds - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low146 FPS
medium130 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra101 FPS
1440P
low111 FPS
medium101 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra80 FPS
4K
low72 FPS
medium64 FPS
high49 FPS
ultra43 FPS

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core 7 240H
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 101 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 80 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 43 to 72 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 93% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Core 7 240H is 27% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Core 7 240H determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1440p ultra.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core 7 240H|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core 7 240H sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 218 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 32% (FPS gap: 69 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

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

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 32%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 29%
HighCPU Limits GPU 24%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 20%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 17%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 9%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 29%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 31%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 24%
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
CPU77% - 86%
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GPU69% - 90%
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Medium
CPU79% - 93%
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GPU81% - 98%
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High
CPU43% - 65%
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GPU91% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU43% - 65%
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GPU89% - 99%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU39% - 51%
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GPU77% - 92%
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Medium
CPU41% - 57%
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GPU92% - 100%
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High
CPU26% - 48%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU26% - 47%
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GPU93% - 98%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU38% - 50%
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GPU79% - 92%
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Medium
CPU40% - 56%
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GPU95% - 100%
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High
CPU24% - 47%
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GPU100% - 100%
Ultra
CPU25% - 47%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core 7 240H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 24% and 93% and GPU utilization between 69% and 100%. Core 7 240H reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 90% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 69% to 41%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Core 7 240H stays at 36% (24-47%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 69% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 41% and GPU 96%. 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 44% (38-50%) and GPU 86% (79-92%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 7 240H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core 7 240H: 86% 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 & 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.

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 7 240H
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24,698
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 CPU is 27% above and your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+27%vsrecommended

GPU

+93%vsrecommended

CPU

+40%vsminimum

GPU

+183%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

Yes, the Core 7 240H paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 27% above the recommended requirements.

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

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 Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

For Monster Hunter Wilds, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core 7 240H 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, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

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 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 Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the Core 7 240H 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.