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 179 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 105 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 69 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The EPYC 9374F is 364% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings, while the EPYC 9374F still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $5115. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 179 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.013 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 medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 78 FPS, while the EPYC 9374F has headroom up to 105 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the EPYC 9374F frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
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) | CPU52% - 52% GPU52% - 87% <> | CPU49% - 52% <> GPU64% - 87% <> | CPU29% - 52% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU28% - 49% <> GPU86% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU49% - 49% GPU58% - 89% <> | CPU45% - 49% <> GPU70% - 89% <> | CPU25% - 49% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU24% - 46% <> GPU92% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU61% - 79% <> GPU57% - 90% <> | CPU57% - 79% <> GPU68% - 89% <> | CPU38% - 79% <> GPU78% - 96% <> | CPU38% - 79% <> GPU88% - 96% <> |
The EPYC 9374F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 24% and 79% and GPU utilization between 52% and 96%. EPYC 9374F stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 80% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 45% to 64%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (92-96%), while the EPYC 9374F stays at 35% (24-46%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 45% and GPU 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% 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 37% (25-49%) and GPU 88% (80-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9374F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9374F 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 364% 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 9374F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 364% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5115 ($3466 CPU (Rank #392 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 9374F 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.
