A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 166 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 128 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 95 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core i7-14650HX is 96% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Core i7-14650HX sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 77 FPS, while the Core i7-14650HX has headroom up to 115 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 33% (FPS gap: 38 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-14650HX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 30% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU56% - 100% <> GPU40% - 93% <> | CPU53% - 100% <> GPU39% - 91% <> | CPU32% - 100% <> GPU40% - 96% <> | CPU32% - 94% <> GPU44% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU54% - 100% <> GPU41% - 96% <> | CPU51% - 100% <> GPU41% - 94% <> | CPU30% - 100% <> GPU42% - 100% <> | CPU30% - 94% <> GPU45% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU62% - 100% <> GPU47% - 95% <> | CPU59% - 100% <> GPU49% - 93% <> | CPU39% - 100% <> GPU49% - 99% <> | CPU39% - 100% <> GPU53% - 99% <> |
The Core i7-14650HX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 100% and GPU utilization between 39% and 100%. Core i7-14650HX stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 68% at 1080p to 73% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 71% to 75%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 76% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i7-14650HX peaks at 81% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 71% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 70% and GPU 70%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 75% and GPU 73%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 70% (39-100%) and GPU 76% (53-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-14650HX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-14650HX and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 96% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-14650HX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 96% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
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 Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i7-14650HX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
