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 282 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 262 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 171 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i5-11600KF is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
Phasmophobia supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p low), the Core i5-11600KF 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 1440p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1806. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 282 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.220 fps/$ | 0.199 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.156 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.209 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 189 FPS, while the Core i5-11600KF has headroom up to 238 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 5/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i5-11600KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
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 CPU is 10% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i5-11600KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 171 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1806 ($157 CPU (Rank #119 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-11600KF is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p low. GPU fully utilized at: 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling and XeSS, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.
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 Core i5-11600KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
