Call of Duty: WarzoneFPS onCore i9-9900KS&GeForce RTX 4090

Call of Duty: Warzone

A popular competitive game featuring high-intensity action and tactical gameplay.

Call of Duty: Warzone - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low301 FPS
medium272 FPS
high244 FPS
ultra192 FPS
1440P
low274 FPS
medium232 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra179 FPS
4K
low236 FPS
medium201 FPS
high164 FPS
ultra134 FPS

Performance Report

Call of Duty: Warzone

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

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 192 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 179 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 134 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Core i9-9900KS is 142% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).

AI Acceleration

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 i9-9900KS sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i9-9900KS:$350(updated 2/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $513

Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 192 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.151 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.122 fps/$0.096 fps/$
1440p0.137 fps/$0.116 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.090 fps/$
4k0.118 fps/$0.101 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.067 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i9-9900KS|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Core i9-9900KS sets the ceiling at about 191 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 230 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 39 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i9-9900KS 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 11%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 14%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 15%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 i9-9900KS
cpu icon
19,397
Your Score
MinimumUnknown CPU
MinimumUnknown CPU
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumUnknown GPU
MinimumUnknown GPU

Your CPU is 142% above and your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+142%vsrecommended

GPU

+535%vsrecommended

CPU

+547%vsminimum

GPU

+3711%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 8GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 16GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10/11

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i9-9900KS and GeForce RTX 4090 run Call of Duty: Warzone well?

Yes, the Core i9-9900KS paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 134 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 142% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Call of Duty: Warzone?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #328 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 Call of Duty: Warzone performance?

For Call of Duty: Warzone, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-9900KS 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Yes! Call of Duty: Warzone 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 Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone requires at minimum a Unknown CPU (CPU) and Unknown GPU (GPU) with 8GB RAM and Unknown storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Unknown CPU and Unknown GPU with 16GB RAM. Your Core i9-9900KS and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Call of Duty: Warzone FPS estimates for the Core i9-9900KS and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Call of Duty: Warzone 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.