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 98 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 86 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 49 to 81 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core i3-13100E is 22% below recommended, but 131% above minimum.
The Core i3-13100E determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/ultra), all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1440p (medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 98 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p low, the Core i3-13100E sets the ceiling at about 147 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 258 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 111 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Core i3-13100E 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 43% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU72% - 100% <> GPU39% - 85% <> | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU40% - 85% <> | CPU48% - 100% <> GPU41% - 91% <> | CPU47% - 100% <> GPU48% - 93% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU70% - 100% <> GPU39% - 87% <> | CPU66% - 100% <> GPU41% - 87% <> | CPU46% - 100% <> GPU42% - 94% <> | CPU45% - 100% <> GPU49% - 93% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU71% - 100% <> GPU46% - 89% <> | CPU66% - 100% <> GPU49% - 88% <> | CPU47% - 100% <> GPU50% - 95% <> | CPU47% - 100% <> GPU57% - 94% <> |
The Core i3-13100E + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 45% and 100% and GPU utilization between 39% and 95%. Core i3-13100E reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 71% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 80% to 79%.
This profile is CPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i3-13100E reaches 86% average load (72-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 62% (39-85%), which points to CPU-side frame preparation limits.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 80% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 78% and GPU 67%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 79% and GPU 71%. 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% (47-100%) and GPU 76% (57-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-13100E remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i3-13100E 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 & 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.
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 22% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i3-13100E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 22% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1799 ($150 CPU (Rank #206 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-13100E 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 ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
