Overwatch 2 refreshed the original with an engine update focused on larger maps and better lighting, while maintaining excellent optimization. The shift to a 5v5 format slightly reduced the visual clutter, helping with frame rate stability. NVIDIA Reflex is essential for reducing latency, supported on GTX 900 series and up. While minimum specs are low, competitive play at 144Hz+ requires a reasonably modern CPU (Intel Skylake / Ryzen Zen 1 or newer) to handle the fast-paced physics and game state updates.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 298 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 259 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 80 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Overwatch 2. The Core i7-8700 is 40% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770).
The Core i7-8700 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 298 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.169 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.045 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 low, the Core i7-8700 sets the ceiling at about 110 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 284 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 174 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i7-8700 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 34% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 26% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% |
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) | CPU38% - 54% <> GPU48% - 71% <> | CPU36% - 54% <> GPU52% - 74% <> | CPU36% - 54% <> GPU52% - 74% <> | CPU32% - 57% <> GPU69% - 85% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU49% - 55% <> GPU49% - 74% <> | CPU47% - 55% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU47% - 55% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU46% - 57% <> GPU70% - 90% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU49% - 60% <> GPU50% - 74% <> | CPU47% - 60% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU47% - 60% <> GPU54% - 78% <> | CPU46% - 63% <> GPU71% - 90% <> |
The Core i7-8700 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 32% and 63% and GPU utilization between 48% and 90%. Core i7-8700 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 66% at 1080p to 69% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 45% to 54%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 80% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i7-8700 peaks at 54% 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 45% and GPU 66%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 52% and GPU 69%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 69%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 52% (46-57%) and GPU 80% (70-90%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-8700 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-8700 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 40% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i7-8700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Overwatch 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 40% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 #5 for value).
For Overwatch 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-8700 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Overwatch 2 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.
Overwatch 2 requires at minimum a Core i3-560 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 600 series (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-4770 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i7-8700 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Overwatch 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.
