Optimized to run on laptops, it is largely CPU-limited by the simulation. Installing many DLCs and expansions significantly increases RAM and storage load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 91 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 91 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 91 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Core i3-4360 is 43% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i3-4360 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the Core i3-4360 sets the ceiling at about 91 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 363 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 75% (FPS gap: 272 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-4360 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 74% | CPU Limits GPU 71% | CPU Limits GPU 68% | CPU Limits GPU 64% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 75% | CPU Limits GPU 74% | CPU Limits GPU 70% | CPU Limits GPU 65% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 67% | CPU Limits GPU 66% | CPU Limits GPU 62% | CPU Limits GPU 54% |
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) | CPU14% - 29% <> GPU9% - 34% <> | CPU14% - 29% <> GPU9% - 34% <> | CPU14% - 29% <> GPU9% - 34% <> | CPU14% - 29% <> GPU9% - 34% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU10% - 37% <> |
The Core i3-4360 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 13% and 29% and GPU utilization between 9% and 37%. Core i3-4360 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 22% at 1080p to 24% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 21%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 29% and GPU at 37%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput. It also shows why low utilization does not automatically mean there is no FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 22% and GPU 22%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 21% and GPU 24%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 21% and GPU 24%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 21% (13-29%) and GPU 24% (10-37%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-4360 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i3-4360 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 (43% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i3-4360 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 91 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 70% 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 The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-4360 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, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 requires at minimum a Core i3-3220 (CPU) and GeForce 6600 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 650 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These The Sims 4 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.
