Monster Hunter WildsFPS onEPYC 4585PX&GeForce RTX 4090

Monster Hunter Wilds

A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.

Monster Hunter Wilds - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low204 FPS
medium171 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1440P
low135 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra85 FPS
4K
low95 FPS
medium83 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra57 FPS

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 4585PX
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 113 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 57 to 95 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 93% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2070 Super) for Monster Hunter Wilds. The EPYC 4585PX is 261% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 4585PX sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p high, 4k medium, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, 4k (low/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 4585PX:$826(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $699

Combo price: $2475. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 113 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.082 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.046 fps/$
1440p0.055 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.034 fps/$
4k0.038 fps/$0.034 fps/$0.028 fps/$0.023 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 4585PX|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the EPYC 4585PX sets the ceiling at about 80 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 90 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 10 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 2/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 10/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 6%
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 11%
HighBalanced
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU61% - 78%
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GPU58% - 83%
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Medium
CPU63% - 81%
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GPU70% - 93%
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High
CPU46% - 62%
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GPU92% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU46% - 62%
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GPU92% - 97%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU39% - 57%
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GPU63% - 86%
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Medium
CPU40% - 59%
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GPU77% - 97%
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High
CPU34% - 57%
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GPU92% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU34% - 56%
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GPU92% - 97%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU36% - 50%
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GPU64% - 87%
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Medium
CPU37% - 52%
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GPU79% - 97%
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High
CPU30% - 50%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 50%
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GPU95% - 99%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 4585PX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 81% and GPU utilization between 58% and 100%. EPYC 4585PX stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 63% to 42%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-100%), while the EPYC 4585PX stays at 40% (30-50%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 63% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 47% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 44% (37-52%) and GPU 88% (79-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 4585PX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 4585PX 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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 - EPYC 4585PX
cpu icon
70,563
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-10600
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070 Super

Your CPU is 261% above and your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+261%vsrecommended

GPU

+93%vsrecommended

CPU

+299%vsminimum

GPU

+183%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

Yes, the EPYC 4585PX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Monster Hunter Wilds smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 261% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Monster Hunter Wilds?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2475 ($826 CPU (Rank #66 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 4585PX 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 Threadripper PRO 9975WX is a great upgrade option for around $4099 (Rank #329 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

Your EPYC 4585PX 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 Monster Hunter Wilds performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 4k medium.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.