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 53 to 78 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 43 to 56 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 35 to 50 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Core i3-9320 is 45% below minimum CPU requirement.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), while the Core i3-9320 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 53 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the Core i3-9320 has headroom up to 145 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 73 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i3-9320 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | 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) | CPU33% - 59% <> GPU39% - 67% <> | CPU29% - 55% <> GPU39% - 67% <> | CPU39% - 68% <> GPU40% - 67% <> | CPU26% - 56% <> GPU45% - 68% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU36% - 59% <> GPU39% - 68% <> | CPU33% - 55% <> GPU39% - 68% <> | CPU43% - 68% <> GPU40% - 68% <> | CPU21% - 48% <> GPU45% - 68% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU36% - 59% <> GPU45% - 76% <> | CPU32% - 54% <> GPU45% - 76% <> | CPU42% - 67% <> GPU45% - 76% <> | CPU21% - 47% <> GPU45% - 76% <> |
The Core i3-9320 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 21% and 68% and GPU utilization between 39% and 76%. Core i3-9320 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 54% at 1080p to 60% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 46% to 45%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 60% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i3-9320 peaks at 56% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 46% and GPU 54%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 46% and GPU 55%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 45% and GPU 60%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 48% (36-59%) and GPU 60% (45-76%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-9320 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i3-9320 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 (45% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core i3-9320 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 53 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #204 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
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, 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.
