A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 450 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 450 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 385 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 13367% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Core i7-13700 is 1554% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
Team Fortress 2 supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
The Core i7-13700 sets the FPS ceiling at 4k (low/medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 450 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.350 fps/$ | 0.300 fps/$ | 0.250 fps/$ | 0.225 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.350 fps/$ | 0.300 fps/$ | 0.250 fps/$ | 0.225 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.324 fps/$ | 0.289 fps/$ | 0.244 fps/$ | 0.193 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 i7-13700 sets the ceiling at about 375 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 429 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 54 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.
The Core i7-13700 and GeForce RTX 4090 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) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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.
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 1554% above and your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 385 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 13367% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1554% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #176 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i7-13700 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core i7-13700 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Team Fortress 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Team Fortress 2 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your Core i7-13700 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 2 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.
