Known to slow down in the late game due to the exponential number of unit calculations. Single-core CPU speed is the most important factor for performance.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 123 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 117 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 103 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is 776% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 570) for Hearts of Iron IV. The Core i7-13700K is 1698% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-750).
The GeForce RTX 4080 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p medium, while the Core i7-13700K still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (low/high/ultra), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1200. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 123 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.300 fps/$ | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.222 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.169 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.086 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 medium, the GeForce RTX 4080 sets the ceiling at about 219 FPS, while the Core i7-13700K has headroom up to 245 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
The Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 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) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
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 1698% above and your GPU is 776% 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 4080 can run Hearts of Iron IV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 103 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 776% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1698% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1200 ($400 CPU + $800 GPU). Your GeForce RTX 4080 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. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5090 D for around $1999 (Rank #374 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 4080 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 Hearts of Iron IV performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p medium.
Hearts of Iron IV 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.
Hearts of Iron IV requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q9400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 470 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-750 and GeForce GTX 570 with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Hearts of Iron IV 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.
