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 176 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 155 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 96 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Core i5-8500B is 27% below recommended, but 39% above minimum.
The Core i5-8500B sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1841. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 176 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the Core i5-8500B sets the ceiling at about 111 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 222 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 111 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-8500B 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 35% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 37% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 50% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU52% - 62% <> GPU3% - 29% <> | CPU52% - 62% <> GPU3% - 29% <> | CPU52% - 62% <> GPU3% - 29% <> | CPU52% - 62% <> GPU3% - 29% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> | CPU50% - 59% <> GPU3% - 30% <> |
The Core i5-8500B + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 50% and 62% and GPU utilization between 3% and 30%. Core i5-8500B keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 16% at 1080p to 16% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 57% to 54%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 16% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-8500B peaks at 57% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 57% and GPU 16%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 54% and GPU 16%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 16%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 57% (52-62%) and GPU 16% (3-29%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-8500B remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-8500B and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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.
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 27% below recommended and your GPU is 2070% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-8500B paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 27% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1841 ($192 CPU (Rank #351 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).
For The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-8500B 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.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
