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 247 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 147 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 92 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 124% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 3060) for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The Core Ultra 9 288V is 56% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra), the Core Ultra 9 288V sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high), 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2249. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 247 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.204 fps/$ | 0.172 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 141 FPS, while the Core Ultra 9 288V has headroom up to 181 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 22% (FPS gap: 40 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 5/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core Ultra 9 288V frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 18% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU73% - 100% <> GPU57% - 76% <> | CPU47% - 96% <> GPU84% - 94% <> | CPU47% - 96% <> GPU84% - 94% <> | CPU47% - 96% <> GPU84% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU74% - 96% <> GPU56% - 76% <> | CPU47% - 87% <> GPU87% - 95% <> | CPU47% - 87% <> GPU87% - 95% <> | CPU47% - 87% <> GPU87% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU59% - 76% <> | CPU34% - 72% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 72% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 72% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
The Core Ultra 9 288V + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 34% and 100% and GPU utilization between 56% and 99%. Core Ultra 9 288V reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 83% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 76% to 58%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 97% usage (95-99%), while the Core Ultra 9 288V stays at 53% (34-72%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 76% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 72% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 58% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 72% (47-96%) and GPU 89% (84-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 9 288V remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core Ultra 9 288V: 86% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 97% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
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 56% 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 9 288V paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 92 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 56% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2249 ($600 CPU (Rank #187 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 9 288V 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 ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
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 9 288V 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.
