Delta ForceFPS onCore i9-11900KF&GeForce RTX 4090

Delta Force

Returning to compete with Battlefield, Delta Force uses a modern engine featuring environmental destruction. While minimum requirements are accessible (GTX 960), competitive settings scale up to require GTX 10/RTX 20 series GPUs and 16GB of RAM for the best experience.

Delta Force - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low251 FPS
medium211 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra188 FPS
1440P
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high173 FPS
ultra144 FPS
4K
low149 FPS
medium121 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra80 FPS

Performance Report

Delta Force

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i9-11900KF
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 188 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 144 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 80 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 315% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) for Delta Force. The Core i9-11900KF is 171% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-6500).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Core i9-11900KF determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i9-11900KF:$349(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $513

Combo price: $1998. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 188 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.126 fps/$0.106 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.094 fps/$
1440p0.108 fps/$0.091 fps/$0.087 fps/$0.072 fps/$
4k0.075 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.040 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-11900KF|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p medium, the Core i9-11900KF sets the ceiling at about 212 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 323 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 34% (FPS gap: 111 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-11900KF is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 28%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 34%
HighCPU Limits GPU 32%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 29%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 15%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 25%
HighCPU Limits GPU 22%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 22%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 9%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 21%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 22%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i9-11900KF and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU79% - 95%
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GPU58% - 74%
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Medium
CPU79% - 95%
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GPU58% - 74%
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High
CPU76% - 97%
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GPU60% - 77%
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Ultra
CPU78% - 97%
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GPU60% - 77%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU55% - 73%
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GPU88% - 95%
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Medium
CPU55% - 73%
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GPU88% - 95%
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High
CPU52% - 74%
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GPU90% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU54% - 75%
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GPU90% - 98%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU41% - 48%
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GPU94% - 97%
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Medium
CPU41% - 48%
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GPU94% - 97%
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High
CPU42% - 43%
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GPU97% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU41% - 45%
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GPU98% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Core i9-11900KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 41% and 97% and GPU utilization between 58% and 100%. Core i9-11900KF reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 67% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 87% to 43%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Core i9-11900KF stays at 43% (41-45%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 87% and GPU 67%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 64% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 97%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 64% (55-73%) and GPU 92% (88-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-11900KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i9-11900KF: 88% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 99% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Delta Force 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 i9-11900KF
cpu icon
24,585
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-4150
RecommendedCore i5-6500
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060 5GB

Your CPU is 171% above and your GPU is 315% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+171%vsrecommended

GPU

+315%vsrecommended

CPU

+494%vsminimum

GPU

+521%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 960
Processor: Core i3-4150
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-6500
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i9-11900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run Delta Force well?

Yes, the Core i9-11900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Delta Force smoothly up to 4k achieving around 80 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 315% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 171% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1998 ($349 CPU (Rank #279 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).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Delta Force performance?

For Delta Force, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-11900KF 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Delta Force?

Delta Force 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 Delta Force?

Delta Force requires at minimum a Core i3-4150 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-6500 and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i9-11900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Delta Force FPS estimates for the Core i9-11900KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Delta Force 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.