Baldur's Gate 3FPS onCore i3-9350KF&GeForce RTX 4090

Baldur's Gate 3

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.

Performance Report

Baldur's Gate 3

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i3-9350KF
🎮Visual Experience

✅Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core i3-9350KF is 57% below recommended, but 28% above minimum.

✅FPS Ceiling Analysis

No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core i3-9350KF stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.

💰Value Analysis

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU100% - 100%
GPU27% - 91%
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Medium
CPU97% - 100%
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GPU32% - 89%
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High
CPU97% - 100%
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GPU42% - 91%
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Ultra
CPU96% - 100%
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GPU50% - 94%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU100% - 100%
GPU28% - 94%
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Medium
CPU97% - 100%
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GPU34% - 92%
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High
CPU97% - 100%
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GPU42% - 95%
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Ultra
CPU96% - 100%
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GPU50% - 95%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU100% - 100%
GPU67% - 95%
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Medium
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU70% - 93%
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High
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU74% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU99% - 100%
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GPU76% - 97%
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Performance Summary

The Core i3-9350KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 96% and 100% and GPU utilization between 27% and 98%. Core i3-9350KF reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 64% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 99% to 100%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i3-9350KF reaches 100% average load (100-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 59% (27-91%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 99% and GPU 64%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 99% and GPU 66%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 100% and GPU 84%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 100% (99-100%) and GPU 86% (74-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-9350KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i3-9350KF 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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Baldur's Gate 3 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Core i3-9350KF
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7,602
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-4690
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 57% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-57%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

+28%vsminimum

GPU

+295%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4690
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run Baldur's Gate 3 well?

The Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Baldur's Gate 3 at smooth framerates.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Baldur's Gate 3?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #198 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Baldur's Gate 3 performance?

This setup is already well-balanced for Baldur's Gate 3. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Core i3-9350KF 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Baldur's Gate 3?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Baldur's Gate 3 FPS estimates for the Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.

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