A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 140 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 114 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Core Ultra 9 285HX is 232% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core Ultra 9 285HX determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1440p low.
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 77 FPS, while the Core Ultra 9 285HX has headroom up to 100 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core Ultra 9 285HX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 17% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
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.
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 232% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 9 285HX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 232% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
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 Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Core Ultra 9 285HX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
