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 55 to 80 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 46 to 58 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 50 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Core i3-8140U is 69% below minimum CPU requirement.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the Core i3-8140U still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k ultra.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 58 FPS, while the Core i3-8140U has headroom up to 106 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i3-8140U frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
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) | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU30% - 50% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU31% - 50% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU32% - 50% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU34% - 50% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU30% - 50% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU31% - 50% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU32% - 50% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU34% - 50% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU30% - 59% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU30% - 59% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU31% - 59% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU31% - 59% <> |
The Core i3-8140U + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 97% and 100% and GPU utilization between 30% and 59%. Core i3-8140U reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 41% at 1080p to 45% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 99% to 98%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i3-8140U reaches 99% average load (98-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 40% (30-50%). 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 41%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 99% and GPU 41%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 98% and GPU 45%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 98% (97-100%) and GPU 45% (31-59%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-8140U remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Core i3-8140U reaches 99% 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: 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 (69% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core i3-8140U and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 55 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Elden Ring performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
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.
