Genshin ImpactFPS onEPYC 7302&GeForce RTX 4090

Genshin Impact

Optimized for mobile roots, the PC version offers higher resolution textures and volumetric shadows while keeping minimum specs low. It is light on the CPU but requires a dedicated GPU for stable 1080p/60FPS gameplay.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Genshin Impact - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra41 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7302
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 103 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 41 to 70 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The EPYC 7302 is 3% below recommended, but 154% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 7302 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 7302:$109(updated 3/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $978

Combo price: $1758. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 103 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.077 fps/$0.075 fps/$0.066 fps/$0.059 fps/$
1440p0.053 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.039 fps/$
4k0.040 fps/$0.038 fps/$0.032 fps/$0.023 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7302|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the EPYC 7302 sets the ceiling at about 41 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 89 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 48 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 7302 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 7%
HighCPU Limits GPU 19%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 34%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 17%
HighCPU Limits GPU 28%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 41%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 38%
HighCPU Limits GPU 43%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 54%
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 7302 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU14% - 35%
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Medium
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU14% - 35%
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High
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU14% - 35%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 19%
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GPU15% - 34%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU33% - 49%
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Medium
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU33% - 49%
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High
CPU28% - 35%
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GPU33% - 49%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 19%
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GPU36% - 48%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU28% - 36%
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GPU50% - 72%
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Medium
CPU28% - 36%
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GPU50% - 72%
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High
CPU28% - 36%
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GPU50% - 72%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 21%
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GPU52% - 72%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 7302 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 36% and GPU utilization between 14% and 72%. EPYC 7302 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 24% at 1080p to 61% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 28% to 29%.

Load Interpretation

The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 62% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 7302 peaks at 32% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 28% and GPU 24%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 41%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 61%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 18% (15-21%) and GPU 62% (52-72%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7302 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7302 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.

Genshin Impact 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 7302
cpu icon
33,499
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 3% below recommended and your GPU is 279% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-3%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+154%vsminimum

GPU

+1218%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 1030
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 7302 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the EPYC 7302 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 3% below the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Genshin Impact?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1758 ($109 CPU (Rank #16 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8571N is a great upgrade option for around $599 (Rank #60 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Genshin Impact performance?

For Genshin Impact, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The EPYC 7302 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 medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact 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 Genshin Impact?

Genshin Impact requires at minimum a Core i5 (CPU) and GeForce GT 1030 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 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.

6How accurate are these Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the EPYC 7302 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Genshin Impact 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.