Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 66 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 59 to 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 48 to 56 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Core i7-12700K is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i7-12700K still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 66 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 62 FPS, while the Core i7-12700K has headroom up to 122 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 60 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 44% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 37% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 38% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 38% |
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) | CPU10% - 44% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU7% - 40% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU21% - 50% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU5% - 22% <> GPU50% - 68% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU12% - 45% <> GPU47% - 68% <> | CPU8% - 40% <> GPU47% - 68% <> | CPU23% - 50% <> GPU47% - 68% <> | CPU6% - 22% <> GPU52% - 68% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU12% - 45% <> GPU57% - 78% <> | CPU8% - 41% <> GPU57% - 78% <> | CPU23% - 51% <> GPU57% - 78% <> | CPU6% - 25% <> GPU57% - 78% <> |
The Core i7-12700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 51% and GPU utilization between 45% and 78%. Core i7-12700K keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 57% at 1080p to 68% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 25% to 26%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 68% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i7-12700K peaks at 37% 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 25% and GPU 57%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 26% and GPU 59%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 68%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 28% (12-45%) and GPU 68% (57-78%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-12700K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-12700K 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 89% above and your GPU is 182% 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 4090 can run Elden Ring smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 89% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1934 ($285 CPU (Rank #128 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 Elden Ring performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Elden Ring 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.
