Built for massive sieges, this MMO creates a significant CPU bottleneck in large battles. 16GB of RAM is the minimum, setting a standard for next-gen MMOs.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 74 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 71 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 47 to 107 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 183% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Throne and Liberty. The Core i5-12400F is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
The Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 74 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 75 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 165 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 55% (FPS gap: 90 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
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 45% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 55% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 46% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 53% |
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) | CPU56% - 74% <> GPU70% - 99% <> | CPU53% - 80% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU53% - 80% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU34% - 68% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU48% - 69% <> GPU72% - 99% <> | CPU37% - 71% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU37% - 71% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU18% - 59% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU48% - 76% <> GPU68% - 99% <> | CPU39% - 77% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU39% - 77% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU22% - 75% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 18% and 80% and GPU utilization between 68% and 100%. Core i5-12400F stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 94% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 57%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Core i5-12400F stays at 54% (37-71%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 62% and GPU 94%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 51% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 95%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 58% (48-69%) and GPU 86% (72-99%), 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 99% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Medium 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 0% above and your GPU is 183% 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 Throne and Liberty smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below 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 Throne and Liberty, 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.
Throne and Liberty 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.
Throne and Liberty requires at minimum a Core i5-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 63 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce GTX 1660 with 16 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 Throne and Liberty 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.
