Call of Duty: WarzoneFPS onCore i5-7600K&GeForce RTX 4090

Call of Duty: Warzone

A popular competitive game featuring high-intensity action and tactical gameplay.

Call of Duty: Warzone - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low170 FPS
medium170 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra170 FPS
1440P
low170 FPS
medium170 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low170 FPS
medium170 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra118 FPS

Performance Report

Call of Duty: Warzone

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-7600K
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 170 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 170 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 118 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Core i5-7600K is 15% below recommended, but 127% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i5-7600K sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i5-7600K:$84(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $217

Combo price: $1733. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 170 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$
1440p0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$
4k0.098 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.084 fps/$0.068 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-7600K|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core i5-7600K sets the ceiling at about 170 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 334 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 164 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-7600K 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 49%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 45%
HighCPU Limits GPU 38%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 29%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 43%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 36%
HighCPU Limits GPU 26%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 19%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 29%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 17%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i5-7600K and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU86% - 100%
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GPU72% - 86%
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Medium
CPU76% - 92%
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GPU77% - 96%
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High
CPU42% - 80%
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GPU79% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU47% - 76%
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GPU79% - 97%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU75% - 86%
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GPU74% - 88%
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Medium
CPU70% - 85%
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GPU93% - 98%
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High
CPU45% - 69%
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GPU95% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 61%
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GPU96% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU73% - 82%
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GPU73% - 88%
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Medium
CPU67% - 80%
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GPU91% - 98%
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High
CPU37% - 50%
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GPU94% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 42%
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GPU94% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core i5-7600K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 100% and GPU utilization between 72% and 100%. Core i5-7600K reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 58%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (95-100%), while the Core i5-7600K stays at 57% (45-69%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 58% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 61% (42-80%) and GPU 88% (79-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-7600K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i5-7600K: 93% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 98% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.

Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.

Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 i5-7600K
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6,813
Your Score
MinimumUnknown CPU
MinimumUnknown CPU
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumUnknown GPU
MinimumUnknown GPU

Your CPU is 15% below recommended and your GPU is 535% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-15%vsrecommended

GPU

+535%vsrecommended

CPU

+127%vsminimum

GPU

+3711%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 8GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 16GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10/11

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-7600K and GeForce RTX 4090 run Call of Duty: Warzone well?

Yes, the Core i5-7600K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 118 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 15% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Call of Duty: Warzone?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1733 ($84 CPU + $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 Call of Duty: Warzone performance?

For Call of Duty: Warzone, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-7600K 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone 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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone requires at minimum a Unknown CPU (CPU) and Unknown GPU (GPU) with 8GB RAM and Unknown storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Unknown CPU and Unknown GPU with 16GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Call of Duty: Warzone FPS estimates for the Core i5-7600K and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Call of Duty: Warzone 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.