Warframe FPS on Core i9-11900H + GeForce RTX 5090

Warframe

Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.

Warframe - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low500 FPS
medium500 FPS
high500 FPS
ultra361 FPS
1440P
low500 FPS
medium500 FPS
high466 FPS
ultra344 FPS
4K
low238 FPS
medium228 FPS
high194 FPS
ultra156 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 5090 + Core i9-11900H
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 361 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 344 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 156 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 672% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Core i9-11900H is 159% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i9-11900H sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-11900H|GeForce RTX 5090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Core i9-11900H sets the ceiling at about 500 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 920 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 46% (FPS gap: 420 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-11900H is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 46%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 35%
HighCPU Limits GPU 20%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 38%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 29%
HighCPU Limits GPU 17%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 16%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 15%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 14%
HighCPU Limits GPU 13%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Warframe Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Core i9-11900H
cpu icon
20,009
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 159% above and your GPU is 672% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+159%vsrecommended

GPU

+672%vsrecommended

CPU

+565%vsminimum

GPU

+2113%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i9-11900H and GeForce RTX 5090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the Core i9-11900H paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 156 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 672% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 159% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Warframe?

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.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?

For Warframe, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-11900H is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?

Warframe 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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Warframe?

Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i9-11900H and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the Core i9-11900H and GeForce RTX 5090?

These Warframe 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.