Elden RingFPS onCore i7-12700KF&GeForce RTX 4090

Elden Ring

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

Elden Ring - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra59 FPS
4K
low56 FPS
medium55 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra48 FPS

Performance Report

Elden Ring

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i7-12700KF
🎮Visual Experience

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.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Core i7-12700KF is 88% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i7-12700KF:$250(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $384

Combo price: $1899. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 66 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.035 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.038 fps/$0.035 fps/$
1440p0.032 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.031 fps/$
4k0.029 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.028 fps/$0.025 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-12700KF|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 62 FPS, while the Core i7-12700KF 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.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-12700KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 44%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 46%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 37%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 49%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 45%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 45%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Elden Ring Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Core i7-12700KF
cpu icon
34,056
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-8400
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1070

Your CPU is 88% above and your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+88%vsrecommended

GPU

+182%vsrecommended

CPU

+154%vsminimum

GPU

+279%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i5-8400
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1070
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i7-12700KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run Elden Ring well?

Yes, the Core i7-12700KF 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 88% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Elden Ring?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1899 ($250 CPU (Rank #86 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.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Elden Ring performance?

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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Elden Ring?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Elden Ring?

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 i7-12700KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Elden Ring FPS estimates for the Core i7-12700KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.