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 126 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 116 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 68 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 19% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i5-12400F is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The GeForce RTX 3060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i5-12400F still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $459.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 126 FPS, equivalent to 0.27 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.520 fps/$ | 0.431 fps/$ | 0.346 fps/$ | 0.274 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.452 fps/$ | 0.385 fps/$ | 0.307 fps/$ | 0.252 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.228 fps/$ | 0.209 fps/$ | 0.172 fps/$ | 0.148 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 4k high, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 106 FPS, while the Core i5-12400F has headroom up to 199 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 47% (FPS gap: 93 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i5-12400F frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 36% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 40% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 47% |
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 10% above and your GPU is 19% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 19% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $459.8 ($110 CPU + $349.8 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Phasmophobia, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Core i5-12400F still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 3060 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.
