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 104 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 90 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 66 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The EPYC 7261 is 37% below recommended, but 88% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra), the EPYC 7261 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p medium, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/high), 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1657. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 104 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.040 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 low, the EPYC 7261 sets the ceiling at about 161 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 250 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 89 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your EPYC 7261 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 36% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 36% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | 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) | CPU69% - 100% <> GPU38% - 39% <> | CPU64% - 100% <> GPU40% - 44% <> | CPU42% - 100% <> GPU41% - 54% <> | CPU45% - 100% <> GPU48% - 57% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU67% - 100% <> GPU39% - 44% <> | CPU62% - 100% <> GPU41% - 49% <> | CPU40% - 100% <> GPU42% - 57% <> | CPU43% - 100% <> GPU49% - 66% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU46% - 86% <> | CPU63% - 100% <> GPU49% - 88% <> | CPU42% - 100% <> GPU50% - 91% <> | CPU46% - 100% <> GPU57% - 91% <> |
The EPYC 7261 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 40% and 100% and GPU utilization between 38% and 91%. EPYC 7261 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 45% at 1080p to 70% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 77% to 78%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 74% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 7261 peaks at 84% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 77% and GPU 45%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 77% and GPU 49%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 78% and GPU 70%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 73% (46-100%) and GPU 74% (57-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7261 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7261 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 37% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the EPYC 7261 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 37% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1657 ($8 CPU + $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 Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The EPYC 7261 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 medium, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
