The 'COD HQ' ecosystem uses the IW 9.0 engine, which is very demanding on storage and VRAM, often exceeding 100GB in size. 12GB of RAM is the new minimum, and 8GB VRAM cards are starting to struggle at 1440p due to aggressive shader caching and high-fidelity assets.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 226 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 129 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 79 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 124% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 3060) for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The Core Ultra 7 268V is 51% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k ultra), the Core Ultra 7 268V sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2049. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 226 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.202 fps/$ | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.039 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 ultra, the Core Ultra 7 268V sets the ceiling at about 226 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 303 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 77 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core Ultra 7 268V 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 16% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
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) | CPU75% - 100% <> GPU47% - 71% <> | CPU51% - 95% <> GPU78% - 92% <> | CPU51% - 95% <> GPU78% - 92% <> | CPU51% - 95% <> GPU78% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU72% - 94% <> GPU47% - 71% <> | CPU48% - 85% <> GPU78% - 92% <> | CPU48% - 85% <> GPU78% - 92% <> | CPU48% - 85% <> GPU78% - 92% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU64% - 82% <> GPU47% - 71% <> | CPU37% - 72% <> GPU81% - 93% <> | CPU37% - 72% <> GPU81% - 93% <> | CPU37% - 72% <> GPU81% - 93% <> |
The Core Ultra 7 268V + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 37% and 100% and GPU utilization between 47% and 93%. Core Ultra 7 268V reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 79% at 1080p to 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 77% to 59%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Core Ultra 7 268V reaches 88% average load (75-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 59% (47-71%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 77% and GPU 79%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 70% and GPU 79%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 59% and GPU 80%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (37-72%) and GPU 87% (81-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 7 268V remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core Ultra 7 268V 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.
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 51% above and your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 7 268V paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 79 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 51% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2049 ($400 CPU (Rank #161 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 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 for value).
For Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 7 268V 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 low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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: Black Ops 6 requires at minimum a Core i5-6600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 102 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-6700K and GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB RAM. Your Core Ultra 7 268V and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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.
