A continuous open world with player-built structures creates a heavy streaming load. It scales well but recommends 6GB+ VRAM for higher settings.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 130 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 109 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 66 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is 149% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Once Human. The Core i7-12700K is 180% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-7700).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core i7-12700K sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k ultra), the GeForce RTX 3080 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $685. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 130 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.312 fps/$ | 0.267 fps/$ | 0.215 fps/$ | 0.190 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.266 fps/$ | 0.228 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.096 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 low, the Core i7-12700K sets the ceiling at about 242 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3080 could reach 267 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 9% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
The Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 3080 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
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 180% above and your GPU is 149% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-12700K paired with the GeForce RTX 3080 can run Once Human smoothly up to 4k achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 149% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 180% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $685 ($285 CPU + $400 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Once Human, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-12700K is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3080 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. GPU fully utilized at: 4k ultra.
Once Human 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.
Once Human requires at minimum a Core i5-4460 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 750 Ti (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 55 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-7700 and GeForce GTX 1060 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 Once Human 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.
