Genshin Impact FPS on Core i7-13700T + GeForce RTX 5090

Genshin Impact

Optimized for mobile roots, the PC version offers higher resolution textures and volumetric shadows while keeping minimum specs low. It is light on the CPU but requires a dedicated GPU for stable 1080p/60FPS gameplay.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Genshin Impact - 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
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

GeForce RTX 5090 + Core i7-13700T
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 260 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 107 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 101 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 286% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Core i7-13700T is 19% below recommended, but 111% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i7-13700T sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
Core i7-13700T:$250
Official Launch Price: $384

Combo price: $2950. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 260 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.093 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.090 fps/$0.088 fps/$
1440p0.038 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.036 fps/$
4k0.036 fps/$0.035 fps/$0.035 fps/$0.034 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-13700T|GeForce RTX 5090

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.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core i7-13700T sets the ceiling at about 284 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 323 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 39 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core i7-13700T and GeForce RTX 5090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 7%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 7%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 7%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 7%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 7%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 7%
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.

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.

Genshin Impact 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 i7-13700T
cpu icon
27,890
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 19% below recommended and your GPU is 286% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-19%vsrecommended

GPU

+286%vsrecommended

CPU

+111%vsminimum

GPU

+1244%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 1030
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i7-13700T and GeForce RTX 5090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the Core i7-13700T paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 4k achieving around 101 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 286% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 19% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Genshin Impact?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2950 ($250 CPU + $2700 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Genshin Impact performance?

For Genshin Impact, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-13700T is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited 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 Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact 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 Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact requires at minimum a Core i5 (CPU) and GeForce GT 1030 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the Core i7-13700T and GeForce RTX 5090?

These Genshin Impact 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.