Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 352 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 220 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 110 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Core i7-13700K is 492% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra)), the Core i7-13700K determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p low, 4k medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2049. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 352 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.342 fps/$ | 0.281 fps/$ | 0.212 fps/$ | 0.172 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.183 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 192 FPS, while the Core i7-13700K has headroom up to 220 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 5/12, balanced 4/12.
The Core i7-13700K 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 | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
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.
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 492% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 110 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 492% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2049 ($400 CPU (Rank #146 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K 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 Warframe performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe 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.
