Optimized to run on laptops, it is largely CPU-limited by the simulation. Installing many DLCs and expansions significantly increases RAM and storage load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 241 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 190 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 119 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is 1163% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Core i5-12600K is 125% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The Core i5-12600K sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 3070 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $385. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 241 FPS, equivalent to 0.63 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.930 fps/$ | 0.829 fps/$ | 0.748 fps/$ | 0.626 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.727 fps/$ | 0.678 fps/$ | 0.613 fps/$ | 0.494 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.434 fps/$ | 0.405 fps/$ | 0.356 fps/$ | 0.309 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Core i5-12600K sets the ceiling at about 412 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3070 could reach 496 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 84 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-12600K is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 3070 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
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.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 125% above and your GPU is 1163% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-12600K paired with the GeForce RTX 3070 can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1163% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 125% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $385 ($185 CPU + $200 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
For The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-12600K is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3070 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.
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 requires at minimum a Core i3-3220 (CPU) and GeForce 6600 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 650 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i5-12600K and GeForce RTX 3070 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These The Sims 4 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.
