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 329 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 285 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 163 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% 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 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 329 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.275 fps/$ | 0.255 fps/$ | 0.212 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.245 fps/$ | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.196 fps/$ | 0.162 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 169 FPS, while the Core i5-12400F has headroom up to 239 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 70 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 27% |
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) | CPU0% - 21% <> GPU47% - 86% <> | CPU0% - 21% <> GPU47% - 86% <> | CPU13% - 41% <> GPU79% - 99% <> | CPU22% - 47% <> GPU87% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU50% - 86% <> | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU50% - 86% <> | CPU5% - 19% <> GPU86% - 99% <> | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU91% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU50% - 87% <> | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU50% - 87% <> | CPU5% - 21% <> GPU88% - 100% <> | CPU7% - 24% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 47% and GPU utilization between 47% 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 78% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 20% to 9%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i5-12400F stays at 16% (7-24%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 20% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 9% and GPU 80%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 9% and GPU 83%. 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 27% (13-41%) and GPU 89% (79-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% 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.
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 10% above and your GPU is 167% 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 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 163 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU (Rank #30 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 4090 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.
