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 214 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 159 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 108 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Core i9-13900 is 102% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
Path of Exile 2 supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
At lower resolutions (1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/high)), the Core i9-13900 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (medium/high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p ultra, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2248. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 214 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 98 FPS, while the Core i9-13900 has headroom up to 117 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-13900 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
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.
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 102% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-13900 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 108 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 102% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2248 ($599 CPU (Rank #261 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-13900 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core i9-13900 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Path of Exile 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium. GPU fully utilized at: 4k high, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Path of Exile 2 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.
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 i9-13900 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.
