A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 129 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 88 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 100 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 93% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Core i9-14900K is 200% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core i9-14900K stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2118. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 129 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Monster Hunter Wilds. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 1/12, and balanced in 11/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 214 FPS.
The Core i9-14900K 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) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU57% - 63% <> GPU70% - 90% <> | CPU58% - 67% <> GPU83% - 98% <> | CPU34% - 47% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU91% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU29% - 29% GPU78% - 93% <> | CPU30% - 32% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU17% - 30% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU18% - 29% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 27% <> GPU79% - 93% <> | CPU25% - 30% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU13% - 28% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU13% - 27% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-14900K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 13% and 67% and GPU utilization between 70% and 100%. Core i9-14900K stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 51% to 24%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i9-14900K stays at 24% (17-30%). 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 51% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 27% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 24% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (58-67%) and GPU 90% (83-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-14900K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High while the Core i9-14900K 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 200% above and your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-14900K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 88 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 200% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2118 ($469 CPU (Rank #115 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Monster Hunter Wilds. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Core i9-14900K and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i9-14900K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
