The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 95 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 80 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 39 to 79 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 185% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Core i5-12400F is 229% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
At lower resolutions (1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the Core i5-12400F sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p medium), the GeForce RTX 3060 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high/ultra), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $459.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 95 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.418 fps/$ | 0.335 fps/$ | 0.263 fps/$ | 0.207 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.333 fps/$ | 0.289 fps/$ | 0.228 fps/$ | 0.174 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.172 fps/$ | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 241 FPS, while the Core i5-12400F has headroom up to 259 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 3060 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | 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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 229% above and your GPU is 185% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 185% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 229% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $459.8 ($110 CPU + $349.8 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Civilization VI, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-12400F is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3060 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: 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU-limited at: 1080p medium.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
