Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 51 to 63 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 43 to 55 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 34 to 49 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Core i3-4100M is 81% below minimum CPU requirement.
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core i3-4100M stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1748. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 51 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Elden Ring. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 63 FPS.
The Core i3-4100M 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU9% - 25% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU12% - 29% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU13% - 32% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU16% - 36% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU9% - 28% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU12% - 31% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU13% - 33% <> | CPU99% - 100% <> GPU15% - 35% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU15% - 32% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU17% - 35% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU18% - 36% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU19% - 41% <> |
The Core i3-4100M + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 97% and 100% and GPU utilization between 9% and 41%. Core i3-4100M reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 21% at 1080p to 27% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 99% to 98%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the Core i3-4100M reaches 100% average load (99-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 25% (15-35%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 99% and GPU 21%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 99% and GPU 22%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 98% and GPU 27%. 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 98% (97-100%) and GPU 30% (19-41%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-4100M remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i3-4100M reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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 (81% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core i3-4100M and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 51 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1748 ($99 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Elden Ring. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Core i3-4100M and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Elden Ring 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.
