VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 303 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 274 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 172 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i5-10500 is 1% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium)), the Core i5-10500 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1827. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 303 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.174 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.094 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 low, the Core i5-10500 sets the ceiling at about 327 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 441 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 114 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Core i5-10500 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 26% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
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.
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 (1% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i5-10500 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 172 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 26% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1827 ($178 CPU (Rank #268 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
