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 63 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 63 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core i3-8100T is 11% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i3-8100T determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1708. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 63 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i3-8100T sets the ceiling at about 64 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 174 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 63% (FPS gap: 110 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-8100T 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 59% | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 63% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 45% |
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.
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 (11% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i3-8100T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 70% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1708 ($59 CPU (Rank #213 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 i3-8100T 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.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
