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Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 187 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 170 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 133 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Core i5-12400F is 144% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings), the Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k ultra), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 187 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p medium, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 226 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 308 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 82 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU83% - 93% <> GPU67% - 83% <> | CPU75% - 87% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU47% - 82% <> GPU81% - 96% <> | CPU48% - 81% <> GPU82% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU78% - 83% <> GPU69% - 84% <> | CPU73% - 82% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU49% - 73% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU44% - 67% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU76% - 78% <> GPU68% - 84% <> | CPU71% - 77% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU39% - 51% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU33% - 45% <> GPU97% - 99% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 33% and 93% and GPU utilization between 67% and 100%. Core i5-12400F reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 59%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i5-12400F stays at 56% (44-67%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 74% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 69% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 59% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 64% (47-82%) and GPU 88% (81-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i5-12400F: 88% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 100% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 144% above and your GPU is 535% 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 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 133 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 144% above the recommended requirements.
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).
For Call of Duty: Warzone, 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. GPU fully utilized at: 4k ultra.
Call of Duty: Warzone 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.
Call of Duty: Warzone requires at minimum a Unknown CPU (CPU) and Unknown GPU (GPU) with 8GB RAM and Unknown storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Unknown CPU and Unknown GPU with 16GB RAM. Your Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Call of Duty: Warzone 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.
