A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 92 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 79 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The EPYC 9354 is 229% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
The EPYC 9354 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4147. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 92 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.019 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the EPYC 9354 sets the ceiling at about 38 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 106 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 64% (FPS gap: 68 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your EPYC 9354 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 46% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 59% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 59% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 63% | CPU Limits GPU 63% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 64% |
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.
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 229% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9354 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 229% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4147 ($2498 CPU (Rank #359 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9354 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 9455P is a great upgrade option for around $4819 (Rank #344 for value).
Your EPYC 9354 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 Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your EPYC 9354 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Path of Exile 2 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.
