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 211 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 171 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 122 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Core i9-11900KF is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
At lower resolutions (1080p high), the Core i9-11900KF determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1998. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 212 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.113 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 104 FPS, while the Core i9-11900KF has headroom up to 122 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-11900KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU56% - 68% <> GPU68% - 78% <> | CPU45% - 67% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU45% - 67% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU38% - 65% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU46% - 52% <> GPU68% - 79% <> | CPU35% - 51% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU35% - 51% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU29% - 52% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU35% - 36% <> GPU68% - 79% <> | CPU25% - 34% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU25% - 34% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-11900KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 68% and GPU utilization between 68% and 100%. Core i9-11900KF stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 57% to 31%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-99%), while the Core i9-11900KF stays at 52% (38-65%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 57% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 44% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 31% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 49% (46-52%) and GPU 74% (68-79%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-11900KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Core i9-11900KF still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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.
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 10% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i9-11900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 122 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1998 ($349 CPU (Rank #279 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 low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p high.
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 Core i9-11900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
