A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 64 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 48 to 91 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 27 to 48 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is 27% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Core i7-12700K is 76% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
At lower resolutions (4k low), the Core i7-12700K sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 3080 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low, 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $685. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.203 fps/$ | 0.156 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.133 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 3080 sets the ceiling at about 75 FPS, while the Core i7-12700K has headroom up to 97 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 22 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3080 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-12700K frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 76% above and your GPU is 27% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
+76%vsrecommended
+27%vsrecommended
+94%vsminimum
+86%vsminimum
Yes, the Core i7-12700K paired with the GeForce RTX 3080 can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 27% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 76% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $685 ($285 CPU + $400 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 3080 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 card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 3080 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Monster Hunter Wilds performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra. CPU-limited at: 4k low.
Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 3080 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
