VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 93 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 75 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 57 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i5-9600K is 19% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i5-9600K 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: $1827. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.018 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 ultra, the Core i5-9600K sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 123 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 74% (FPS gap: 91 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-9600K 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 52% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 68% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 69% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 67% | CPU Limits GPU 70% | CPU Limits GPU 72% | CPU Limits GPU 74% |
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) | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU43% - 80% <> | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU43% - 80% <> | CPU20% - 48% <> GPU72% - 94% <> | CPU25% - 56% <> GPU83% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 31% <> GPU83% - 96% <> | CPU14% - 36% <> GPU91% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU46% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 33% <> GPU83% - 97% <> | CPU15% - 37% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-9600K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 14% and 56% and GPU utilization between 43% and 100%. Core i5-9600K keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 74% at 1080p to 79% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 37% to 29%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-100%), while the Core i5-9600K stays at 26% (15-37%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 37% and GPU 74%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 79%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 40% (25-56%) and GPU 90% (83-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-9600K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i5-9600K still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (19% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i5-9600K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 40% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1827 ($178 CPU (Rank #315 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 Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-9600K 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.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
