Genshin ImpactFPS onCore Ultra 5 225&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

Genshin Impact - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core Ultra 5 225
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 139 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 104 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Core Ultra 5 225 is 9% below recommended, but 136% above minimum.

AI Acceleration

Genshin Impact supports: FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 225 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core Ultra 5 225:$200(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $240

Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 141 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.075 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.076 fps/$
1440p0.056 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.057 fps/$
4k0.054 fps/$0.058 fps/$0.054 fps/$0.041 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core Ultra 5 225|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Core Ultra 5 225 sets the ceiling at about 75 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 94 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 20% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core Ultra 5 225 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 20%
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.

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 Ultra 5 225
cpu icon
31,137
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 9% below recommended and your GPU is 279% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-9%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+136%vsminimum

GPU

+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

1Can the Core Ultra 5 225 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 9% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Genshin Impact?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #51 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 Genshin Impact performance?

For Genshin Impact, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 5 225 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 ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Genshin Impact?

Yes! Genshin Impact supports FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

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 Ultra 5 225 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.