VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 307 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 265 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 164 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Core i7-8700 is 3% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p low), the Core i7-8700 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p high, 1440p medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 307 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.177 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.093 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 medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 171 FPS, while the Core i7-8700 has headroom up to 236 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 65 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-8700 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 25% |
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.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (3% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i7-8700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 164 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 28% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
