A popular competitive game featuring high-intensity action and tactical gameplay.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 177 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 170 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 117 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Core Ultra 7 265 is 521% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).
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.
The Core Ultra 7 265 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1969. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 177 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.059 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 medium, the Core Ultra 7 265 sets the ceiling at about 237 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 306 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 69 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Core Ultra 7 265 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 17% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
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 521% 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 Ultra 7 265 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 117 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 521% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1969 ($320 CPU (Rank #54 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core Ultra 7 265 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core Ultra 7 265 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Call of Duty: Warzone performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra.
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.
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 Ultra 7 265 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.
