Overwatch 2FPS onCore i5-13400T&GeForce RTX 4090

Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2 refreshed the original with an engine update focused on larger maps and better lighting, while maintaining excellent optimization. The shift to a 5v5 format slightly reduced the visual clutter, helping with frame rate stability. NVIDIA Reflex is essential for reducing latency, supported on GTX 900 series and up. While minimum specs are low, competitive play at 144Hz+ requires a reasonably modern CPU (Intel Skylake / Ryzen Zen 1 or newer) to handle the fast-paced physics and game state updates.

Overwatch 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low507 FPS
medium474 FPS
high416 FPS
ultra343 FPS
1440P
low441 FPS
medium396 FPS
high337 FPS
ultra279 FPS
4K
low214 FPS
medium198 FPS
high167 FPS
ultra130 FPS

Performance Report

Overwatch 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-13400T
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 343 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 279 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 130 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Overwatch 2. The Core i5-13400T is 123% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770).

AI Acceleration

Overwatch 2 supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i5-13400T sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i5-13400T:$200(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $221

Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 343 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.274 fps/$0.256 fps/$0.225 fps/$0.186 fps/$
1440p0.239 fps/$0.214 fps/$0.182 fps/$0.151 fps/$
4k0.116 fps/$0.107 fps/$0.090 fps/$0.070 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-13400T|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the Core i5-13400T sets the ceiling at about 209 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 292 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 83 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-13400T 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 27%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 21%
HighCPU Limits GPU 17%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 25%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 22%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 28%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 24%
HighCPU Limits GPU 22%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 26%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Overwatch 2 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 i5-13400T
cpu icon
20,265
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-560
RecommendedCore i7-4770
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 600 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 123% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+123%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+1134%vsminimum

GPU

+1907%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i3-560
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7-4770
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-13400T and GeForce RTX 4090 run Overwatch 2 well?

Yes, the Core i5-13400T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Overwatch 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 130 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 123% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #183 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Overwatch 2 performance?

For Overwatch 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-13400T 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 requires at minimum a Core i3-560 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 600 series (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-4770 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13400T and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Overwatch 2 FPS estimates for the Core i5-13400T and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Overwatch 2 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.