Built for massive sieges, this MMO creates a significant CPU bottleneck in large battles. 16GB of RAM is the minimum, setting a standard for next-gen MMOs.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 119 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 117 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 183% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Throne and Liberty. The EPYC 9174F is 168% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
The EPYC 9174F sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1679. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 119 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the EPYC 9174F sets the ceiling at about 117 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 191 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 74 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your EPYC 9174F 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 24% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 26% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 38% |
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) | CPU58% - 69% <> GPU73% - 96% <> | CPU45% - 73% <> GPU71% - 88% <> | CPU45% - 73% <> GPU71% - 88% <> | CPU35% - 64% <> GPU71% - 88% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU55% - 69% <> GPU74% - 96% <> | CPU38% - 70% <> GPU73% - 89% <> | CPU38% - 70% <> GPU73% - 89% <> | CPU28% - 61% <> GPU73% - 89% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU55% - 84% <> GPU69% - 96% <> | CPU46% - 86% <> GPU68% - 92% <> | CPU46% - 86% <> GPU68% - 92% <> | CPU38% - 86% <> GPU68% - 92% <> |
The EPYC 9174F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 86% and GPU utilization between 68% and 96%. EPYC 9174F stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 81% at 1080p to 81% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 58% to 66%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 85% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 9174F peaks at 70% 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 58% and GPU 81%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 54% and GPU 82%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 66% and GPU 81%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (55-69%) and GPU 85% (74-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9174F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9174F 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 168% above and your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9174F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Throne and Liberty smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 168% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1679 ($30 CPU (Rank #15 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9174F 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).
Your EPYC 9174F 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 Throne and Liberty 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.
Throne and Liberty 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.
Throne and Liberty requires at minimum a Core i5-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 63 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce GTX 1660 with 16 GB RAM. Your EPYC 9174F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Throne and Liberty 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.
