Genshin ImpactFPS onCore i5-12400F&GeForce RTX 4090

Genshin Impact

Optimized for mobile roots, the PC version offers higher resolution textures and volumetric shadows while keeping minimum specs low. It is light on the CPU but requires a dedicated GPU for stable 1080p/60FPS gameplay.

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

Genshin Impact - 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
ultra58 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium41 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

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

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 81 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 58 to 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 45 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Core i5-12400F is 43% below recommended, but 48% above minimum.

⚙️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 81 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.051 fps/$0.051 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.046 fps/$
1440p0.039 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.033 fps/$
4k0.026 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.016 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-12400F|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 28 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 90 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 69% (FPS gap: 62 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 37%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 40%
HighCPU Limits GPU 43%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 51%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 37%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 41%
HighCPU Limits GPU 45%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 53%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 57%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 61%
HighCPU Limits GPU 63%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 69%
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
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU67% - 94%
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Medium
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU67% - 94%
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High
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU67% - 94%
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Ultra
CPU9% - 16%
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GPU75% - 89%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU81% - 96%
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Medium
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU81% - 96%
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High
CPU6% - 15%
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GPU81% - 96%
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Ultra
CPU7% - 14%
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GPU89% - 91%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU5% - 17%
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GPU83% - 100%
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Medium
CPU5% - 17%
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GPU83% - 100%
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High
CPU5% - 17%
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GPU83% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU6% - 16%
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GPU91% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 17% and GPU utilization between 67% and 100%. Core i5-12400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 81% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 11% to 11%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (91-100%), while the Core i5-12400F stays at 11% (6-16%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 11% and GPU 81%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 10% and GPU 89%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 11% and GPU 93%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 10% (6-15%) 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.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 96% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i5-12400F still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.

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.

Genshin Impact 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
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19,532
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 43% below recommended and your GPU is 279% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-43%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+48%vsminimum

GPU

+1218%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 1030
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 81 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 43% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Genshin Impact?

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 Genshin Impact performance?

For Genshin Impact, 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 Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact 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 Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact requires at minimum a Core i5 (CPU) and GeForce GT 1030 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

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

These Genshin Impact 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.