The 'COD HQ' ecosystem uses the IW 9.0 engine, which is very demanding on storage and VRAM, often exceeding 100GB in size. 12GB of RAM is the new minimum, and 8GB VRAM cards are starting to struggle at 1440p due to aggressive shader caching and high-fidelity assets.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 183 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 111 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 67 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 124% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 3060) for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The Core i5-13600KF is 188% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.
The Core i5-13600KF sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1907. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 183 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-13600KF sets the ceiling at about 185 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 237 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 22% (FPS gap: 52 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Core i5-13600KF 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 11% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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.
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 188% above and your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-13600KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 188% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1907 ($258 CPU (Rank #73 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i5-13600KF 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core i5-13600KF is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Yes! Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 requires at minimum a Core i5-6600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 102 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-6700K and GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13600KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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.
