Genshin ImpactFPS onCore Ultra 5 245K&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 245K
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 165 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 125 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Core Ultra 5 245K is 26% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core Ultra 5 245K:$200(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $319

Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 165 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.098 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.095 fps/$0.089 fps/$
1440p0.070 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.072 fps/$0.068 fps/$
4k0.067 fps/$0.072 fps/$0.066 fps/$0.051 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core Ultra 5 245K|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 143 FPS, while the Core Ultra 5 245K has headroom up to 188 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 24% (FPS gap: 45 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core Ultra 5 245K frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 23%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 24%
HighGPU Limits CPU 19%
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 20%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 22%
HighGPU Limits CPU 20%
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 19%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 19%
HighGPU Limits CPU 17%
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.

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 245K
cpu icon
43,417
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 26% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+26%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+229%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 245K and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the Core Ultra 5 245K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 4k achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 26% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #14 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Genshin Impact performance?

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Genshin Impact performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.

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 Core Ultra 5 245K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the Core Ultra 5 245K 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.