Built for massive sieges, this MMO creates a significant CPU bottleneck in large battles. 16GB of RAM is the minimum, setting a standard for next-gen MMOs.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 183% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Throne and Liberty. The Core i7-9700KF is 27% below recommended, but 8% above minimum.
The Core i7-9700KF 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: $1982. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 133 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the Core i7-9700KF sets the ceiling at about 196 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 247 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 51 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i7-9700KF 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 18% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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) | CPU73% - 84% <> GPU79% - 100% <> | CPU65% - 90% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU65% - 90% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU51% - 77% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU70% - 78% <> GPU80% - 100% <> | CPU55% - 81% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU55% - 81% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU41% - 67% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU70% - 81% <> GPU75% - 100% <> | CPU58% - 83% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU58% - 83% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU45% - 80% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-9700KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 41% and 90% and GPU utilization between 75% and 100%. Core i7-9700KF stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 96% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 70%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i7-9700KF peaks at 78% 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 75% and GPU 96%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 70% and GPU 95%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 74% (70-78%) and GPU 90% (80-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-9700KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-9700KF 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 27% below recommended and your GPU is 183% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i7-9700KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Throne and Liberty smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 27% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1982 ($333 CPU (Rank #368 Value) + $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 Throne and Liberty, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-9700KF 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.
Throne and Liberty 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.
Throne and Liberty requires at minimum a Core i5-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 63 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce GTX 1660 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.
These Throne and Liberty 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.
