1Can the Core i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?
The Core i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Genshin Impact at smooth framerates.
Genshin ImpactFPS onCore i9-9980XE&GeForce RTX 4090
Genshin Impact
Optimized for mobile roots, the PC version offers higher resolution textures and volumetric shadows while keeping minimum specs low. It is light on the CPU but requires a dedicated GPU for stable 1080p/60FPS gameplay.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Performance Report
Genshin Impact
GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i9-9980XE
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Core i9-9980XE is 15% below recommended, but 121% above minimum.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Core i9-9980XE stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
💰Value Analysis
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU7% - 11% <> GPU13% - 41% <> | CPU7% - 11% <> GPU13% - 41% <> | CPU7% - 11% <> GPU13% - 41% <> | CPU5% - 5% GPU15% - 38% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU32% - 54% <> | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU32% - 54% <> | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU32% - 54% <> | CPU5% - 6% <> GPU35% - 52% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU7% - 15% <> GPU48% - 72% <> | CPU7% - 15% <> GPU48% - 72% <> | CPU7% - 15% <> GPU48% - 72% <> | CPU5% - 10% <> GPU50% - 72% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU7% - 11%
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GPU13% - 41%
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Medium
CPU7% - 11%
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GPU13% - 41%
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High
CPU7% - 11%
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GPU13% - 41%
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Ultra
CPU5% - 5%
GPU15% - 38%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU7% - 12%
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GPU32% - 54%
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Medium
CPU7% - 12%
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GPU32% - 54%
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High
CPU7% - 12%
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GPU32% - 54%
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Ultra
CPU5% - 6%
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GPU35% - 52%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU7% - 15%
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GPU48% - 72%
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Medium
CPU7% - 15%
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GPU48% - 72%
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High
CPU7% - 15%
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GPU48% - 72%
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Ultra
CPU5% - 10%
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GPU50% - 72%
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Performance Summary
The Core i9-9980XE + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 15% and GPU utilization between 13% and 72%. Core i9-9980XE keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 27% at 1080p to 60% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 8% to 10%.
Load Interpretation
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 61% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i9-9980XE peaks at 11% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 8% and GPU 27%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 9% and GPU 43%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 10% and GPU 60%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 8% (5-10%) and GPU 61% (50-72%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-9980XE remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
Genshin Impact 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 i9-9980XE
29,127
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060
Your CPU is 15% below recommended and your GPU is 279% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
-15%vsrecommended
+279%vsrecommended
+121%vsminimum
+1218%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 1030
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Genshin Impact?
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2242 ($593 CPU (Rank #345 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Genshin Impact performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Genshin Impact. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Core i9-9980XE 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.
4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact 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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact requires at minimum a Core i5 (CPU) and GeForce GT 1030 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 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 Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the Core i9-9980XE and GeForce RTX 4090?
These Genshin Impact 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.