Monster Hunter WildsFPS onCore i9-9900KF&GeForce RTX 4090

Monster Hunter Wilds

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.

Monster Hunter Wilds - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low131 FPS
medium110 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440P
low96 FPS
medium86 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra72 FPS
4K
low67 FPS
medium57 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra36 FPS

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i9-9900KF
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 93 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 72 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 67 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 93% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Core i9-9900KF is 8% below recommended, but 2% above minimum.

AI Acceleration

Monster Hunter Wilds supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core i9-9900KF sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i9-9900KF:$350(updated 2/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $488

Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.066 fps/$0.055 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.047 fps/$
1440p0.048 fps/$0.043 fps/$0.040 fps/$0.036 fps/$
4k0.034 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.018 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-9900KF|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Core i9-9900KF sets the ceiling at about 55 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 91 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 36 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-9900KF 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 39%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 39%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 24%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 32%
HighCPU Limits GPU 27%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 19%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 39%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 40%
HighCPU Limits GPU 39%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 35%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 i9-9900KF
cpu icon
18,029
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-10600
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070 Super

Your CPU is 8% below recommended and your GPU is 93% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-8%vsrecommended

GPU

+93%vsrecommended

CPU

+2%vsminimum

GPU

+183%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i9-9900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

Yes, the Core i9-9900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 8% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Monster Hunter Wilds?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #340 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 Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

For Monster Hunter Wilds, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-9900KF 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Yes! Monster Hunter Wilds supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Monster Hunter Wilds?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the Core i9-9900KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.