PUBG has improved significantly since its early access days but remains a demanding title. Large maps require aggressive asset streaming, making it sensitive to RAM and storage speed. 16GB of RAM is practically mandatory; with only 8GB, you will likely experience stuttering. An SSD is also crucial to ensure textures and buildings load in on time.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 290 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 266 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 188 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The Core i9-13900E is 230% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-6600K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p low, 4k (low/high/ultra), while the Core i9-13900E still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2203. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 290 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.224 fps/$ | 0.185 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 443 FPS, while the Core i9-13900E has headroom up to 496 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 53 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
The Core i9-13900E 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) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU44% - 58% <> GPU69% - 80% <> | CPU19% - 44% <> GPU68% - 88% <> | CPU19% - 44% <> GPU68% - 88% <> | CPU19% - 44% <> GPU66% - 89% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU46% - 59% <> GPU74% - 84% <> | CPU19% - 46% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 46% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 46% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU52% - 59% <> GPU73% - 84% <> | CPU19% - 52% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 52% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 52% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-13900E + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 59% and GPU utilization between 66% and 100%. Core i9-13900E keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 77% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 37% to 41%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i9-13900E stays at 32% (19-46%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 37% and GPU 77%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 37% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 41% and GPU 93%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 52% (46-59%) and GPU 79% (74-84%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-13900E remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Core i9-13900E still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 230% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-13900E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS smoothly up to 4k achieving around 188 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 230% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2203 ($554 CPU (Rank #271 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 4k low, 4k high, 4k ultra.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS requires at minimum a Core i5-4430 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 40 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-6600K and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i9-13900E and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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.
