1Can the Core i5-10400H and GeForce RTX 4090 run Baldur's Gate 3 well?
The Core i5-10400H and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Baldur's Gate 3 at smooth framerates.
Baldur's Gate 3FPS onCore i5-10400H&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 i5-10400H
🎮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 i5-10400H is 53% below recommended, but 39% above minimum.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core i5-10400H stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i5-10400H and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU72% - 100% <> GPU43% - 92% <> | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU41% - 89% <> | CPU45% - 100% <> GPU44% - 94% <> | CPU44% - 100% <> GPU52% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU70% - 100% <> GPU49% - 95% <> | CPU66% - 100% <> GPU48% - 92% <> | CPU44% - 100% <> GPU49% - 97% <> | CPU43% - 100% <> GPU57% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU70% - 100% <> GPU54% - 95% <> | CPU66% - 100% <> GPU54% - 93% <> | CPU44% - 100% <> GPU55% - 98% <> | CPU44% - 100% <> GPU63% - 97% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU72% - 100%
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GPU43% - 92%
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Medium
CPU68% - 100%
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GPU41% - 89%
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High
CPU45% - 100%
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GPU44% - 94%
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Ultra
CPU44% - 100%
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GPU52% - 96%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU70% - 100%
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GPU49% - 95%
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Medium
CPU66% - 100%
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GPU48% - 92%
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High
CPU44% - 100%
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GPU49% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU43% - 100%
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GPU57% - 97%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU70% - 100%
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GPU54% - 95%
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Medium
CPU66% - 100%
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GPU54% - 93%
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High
CPU44% - 100%
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GPU55% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU44% - 100%
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GPU63% - 97%
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Performance Summary
The Core i5-10400H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 43% and 100% and GPU utilization between 41% and 98%. Core i5-10400H reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 69% at 1080p to 76% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 79% to 78%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core i5-10400H reaches 86% average load (72-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 68% (43-92%). 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 79% and GPU 69%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 78% and GPU 73%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 78% and GPU 76%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 72% (44-100%) and GPU 80% (63-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-10400H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-10400H 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 i5-10400H
8,246
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-4690
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super
Your CPU is 53% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
-53%vsrecommended
+131%vsrecommended
+39%vsminimum
+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
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Baldur's Gate 3?
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.
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 i5-10400H 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 i5-10400H 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.