Among UsFPS onCore i5-12400F&GeForce RTX 4090

Among Us

Extremely lightweight. The main requirement is a stable network connection. It runs on almost anything with a screen.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Among Us - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Performance Report

Among Us

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-12400F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 264 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 140 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 133 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for Among Us. The Core i5-12400F is 48% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4330).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i5-12400F:$110(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $174

Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 264 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.160 fps/$0.163 fps/$0.161 fps/$0.150 fps/$
1440p0.082 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.086 fps/$
4k0.080 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.076 fps/$0.082 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-12400F|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 192 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 312 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 120 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-12400F is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 36%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 37%
HighCPU Limits GPU 38%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 36%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 13%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 14%
HighCPU Limits GPU 20%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 15%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 8%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 9%
HighCPU Limits GPU 16%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU0% - 0%
GPU4% - 13%
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Medium
CPU0% - 0%
GPU4% - 13%
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High
CPU0% - 0%
GPU4% - 13%
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Ultra
CPU1% - 6%
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GPU2% - 10%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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Medium
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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High
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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Ultra
CPU1% - 5%
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GPU2% - 10%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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Medium
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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High
CPU0% - 0%
GPU3% - 13%
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Ultra
CPU1% - 5%
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GPU2% - 10%
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Performance Summary

The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 6% and GPU utilization between 2% and 13%. Core i5-12400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 8% at 1080p to 8% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 1% to 1%.

Bottleneck Analysis

Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 6% and GPU at 13%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 1% and GPU 8%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 1% and GPU 8%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 1% and GPU 8%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 0% (0-0%) and GPU 8% (4-13%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: 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.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Among Us 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 i5-12400F
cpu icon
19,532
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4330
MinimumCore i3-4330
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 610
RecommendedGeForce GTX 650

Your CPU is 48% above and your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+48%vsrecommended

GPU

+2070%vsrecommended

CPU

+461%vsminimum

GPU

+11414%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 610
Processor: Core i3-4330
Memory: 1 GB
Disk Space: 250 MB
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i3-4330
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 250 MB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 run Among Us well?

Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Among Us smoothly up to 4k achieving around 144 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 48% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Among Us?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU (Rank #30 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Among Us performance?

For Among Us, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-12400F 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Among Us?

Among Us 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 Among Us?

Among Us requires at minimum a Core i3-4330 (CPU) and GeForce GT 610 (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 250 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3-4330 and GeForce GTX 650 with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Among Us FPS estimates for the Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Among Us 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.