A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 222 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 180 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 121 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Core i9-10900KF is 1% below recommended, but 137% above minimum.
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 4k (medium/ultra), executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1985. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 222 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 107 FPS, while the Core i9-10900KF has headroom up to 121 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 14 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.
The Core i9-10900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
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.
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 CPU is 1% below recommended and your GPU is 170% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i9-10900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 121 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1985 ($336 CPU (Rank #290 Value) + $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 Path of Exile 2 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Path of Exile 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 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 Path of Exile 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.
