VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 284 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 278 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 167 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i3-11100B is 14% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high)), the Core i3-11100B sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Core i3-11100B sets the ceiling at about 284 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 429 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 34% (FPS gap: 145 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Core i3-11100B 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 34% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
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) | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU43% - 80% <> | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU43% - 80% <> | CPU20% - 48% <> GPU72% - 94% <> | CPU25% - 56% <> GPU83% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 31% <> GPU83% - 96% <> | CPU14% - 36% <> GPU91% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 33% <> GPU83% - 97% <> | CPU15% - 37% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core i3-11100B + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 14% and 56% and GPU utilization between 43% and 100%. Core i3-11100B keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 74% at 1080p to 79% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 37% to 29%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-100%), while the Core i3-11100B stays at 26% (15-37%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 37% and GPU 74%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 79%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 40% (25-56%) and GPU 90% (83-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-11100B remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i3-11100B still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (14% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i3-11100B paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 167 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 36% below 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.
For Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-11100B 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. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
