Warframe FPS on EPYC 7402P + GeForce RTX 5090

Warframe

Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.

Warframe - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low601 FPS
medium518 FPS
high419 FPS
ultra284 FPS
1440P
low525 FPS
medium477 FPS
high392 FPS
ultra273 FPS
4K
low210 FPS
medium193 FPS
high150 FPS
ultra115 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 5090 + EPYC 7402P
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 284 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 273 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 115 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 672% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The EPYC 7402P is 466% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 7402P sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
EPYC 7402P:$1090
Official Launch Price: $1280

Combo price: $3790. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 284 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.159 fps/$0.137 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.075 fps/$
1440p0.139 fps/$0.126 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.072 fps/$
4k0.055 fps/$0.051 fps/$0.040 fps/$0.030 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7402P|GeForce RTX 5090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the EPYC 7402P sets the ceiling at about 615 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 917 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 33% (FPS gap: 302 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 7402P is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 31%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 31%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 32%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 30%
HighCPU Limits GPU 30%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 30%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 25%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 25%
HighCPU Limits GPU 25%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 25%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Warframe 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 7402P
cpu icon
43,759
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 466% above and your GPU is 672% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+466%vsrecommended

GPU

+672%vsrecommended

CPU

+1353%vsminimum

GPU

+2113%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 7402P and GeForce RTX 5090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the EPYC 7402P paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 115 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 672% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 466% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3790 ($1090 CPU + $2700 GPU). Your EPYC 7402P 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 EPYC 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?

Your EPYC 7402P 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 Warframe performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 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 Warframe?

Warframe 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 Warframe?

Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your EPYC 7402P and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the EPYC 7402P and GeForce RTX 5090?

These Warframe 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.