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 123 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 87 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 64 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The EPYC 9015 is 72% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra), the EPYC 9015 determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k ultra.
At 1080p ultra, the EPYC 9015 sets the ceiling at about 123 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 163 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 40 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your EPYC 9015 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 23% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU53% - 54% <> GPU52% - 87% <> | CPU50% - 54% <> GPU64% - 87% <> | CPU29% - 54% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU29% - 54% <> GPU85% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU50% - 51% <> GPU58% - 89% <> | CPU46% - 51% <> GPU70% - 89% <> | CPU26% - 51% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU26% - 51% <> GPU91% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU60% - 79% <> GPU58% - 90% <> | CPU56% - 79% <> GPU68% - 89% <> | CPU37% - 79% <> GPU78% - 96% <> | CPU38% - 79% <> GPU87% - 96% <> |
The EPYC 9015 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 79% and GPU utilization between 52% and 96%. EPYC 9015 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 80% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 48% to 64%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (91-96%), while the EPYC 9015 stays at 38% (26-51%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 48% and GPU 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 44% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 64% and GPU 83%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 38% (26-51%) and GPU 88% (80-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9015 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9015 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 72% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9015 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 72% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The EPYC 9015 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: 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 EPYC 9015 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
