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Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 191 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 172 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 126 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Core i9-9980XE is 264% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra), the Core i9-9980XE sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2242. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 191 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.056 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 high, the Core i9-9980XE sets the ceiling at about 226 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 274 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 18% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Core i9-9980XE is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 17% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
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) | CPU81% - 95% <> GPU67% - 83% <> | CPU74% - 89% <> GPU79% - 97% <> | CPU43% - 82% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU43% - 70% <> GPU80% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU77% - 82% <> GPU70% - 84% <> | CPU73% - 81% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU44% - 70% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU40% - 57% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU75% - 78% <> GPU69% - 84% <> | CPU71% - 77% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU29% - 46% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU25% - 33% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
The Core i9-9980XE + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 25% and 95% and GPU utilization between 67% and 99%. Core i9-9980XE reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 72% to 54%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-99%), while the Core i9-9980XE stays at 57% (44-70%). 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 72% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 54% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (43-82%) and GPU 88% (80-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-9980XE remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i9-9980XE: 88% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 98% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
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 264% above and your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-9980XE paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 126 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 264% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2242 ($593 CPU (Rank #345 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).
For Call of Duty: Warzone, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-9980XE 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Call of Duty: Warzone 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.
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 i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
