Genshin ImpactFPS onEPYC 7502&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
low53 FPS
medium52 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra40 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7502
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 103 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 40 to 53 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The EPYC 7502 is 52% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 7502 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 7502:$1299(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2600

Combo price: $2948. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 109 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.036 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.035 fps/$0.037 fps/$
1440p0.025 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.023 fps/$
4k0.018 fps/$0.018 fps/$0.016 fps/$0.014 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 7502|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the EPYC 7502 sets the ceiling at about 40 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 94 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 57% (FPS gap: 54 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 7502 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)
LowCPU Limits GPU 18%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 20%
HighCPU Limits GPU 25%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 29%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 27%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 33%
HighCPU Limits GPU 39%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 43%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 47%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 52%
HighCPU Limits GPU 54%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 57%
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 7502 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 7502 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 36% and GPU utilization between 14% and 72%. EPYC 7502 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 7502 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 7502 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7502 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 7502
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52,107
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 52% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+52%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+294%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 7502 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the EPYC 7502 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 52% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2948 ($1299 CPU (Rank #370 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 7502 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 4585PX is a great upgrade option for around $699 (Rank #66 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

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

Your EPYC 7502 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 Genshin Impact 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 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 EPYC 7502 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the EPYC 7502 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.