WarframeFPS onEPYC 9374F&GeForce RTX 4090

Warframe

Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.

Warframe - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low616 FPS
medium525 FPS
high423 FPS
ultra350 FPS
1440P
low409 FPS
medium332 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra268 FPS
4K
low258 FPS
medium214 FPS
high183 FPS
ultra147 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 9374F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 350 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 268 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 147 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The EPYC 9374F is 961% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the EPYC 9374F determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at all 1440p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 9374F:$3466(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $4850

Combo price: $5115. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 350 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.120 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.068 fps/$
1440p0.080 fps/$0.065 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.052 fps/$
4k0.050 fps/$0.042 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.029 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 9374F|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 209 FPS, while the EPYC 9374F has headroom up to 270 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 13%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 14%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 23%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 22%
HighGPU Limits CPU 20%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 22%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 9374F and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU11% - 55%
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GPU45% - 82%
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Medium
CPU11% - 55%
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GPU45% - 82%
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High
CPU21% - 63%
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GPU55% - 87%
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Ultra
CPU21% - 63%
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GPU55% - 87%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU18% - 53%
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GPU46% - 84%
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Medium
CPU18% - 53%
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GPU46% - 84%
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High
CPU22% - 57%
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GPU79% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU22% - 57%
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GPU79% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU11% - 35%
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GPU42% - 82%
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Medium
CPU11% - 35%
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GPU42% - 82%
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High
CPU15% - 40%
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GPU75% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 40%
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GPU75% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 9374F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 63% and GPU utilization between 42% and 100%. EPYC 9374F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 68% at 1080p to 75% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 38% to 26%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 90% usage (79-100%), while the EPYC 9374F stays at 40% (22-57%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 38% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 38% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 75%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 28% (15-40%) and GPU 88% (75-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9374F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

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 & 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.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: 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.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Warframe 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 9374F
cpu icon
82,009
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 961% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+961%vsrecommended

GPU

+657%vsrecommended

CPU

+2624%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 9374F and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the EPYC 9374F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 147 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 961% above the recommended requirements.

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

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.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?

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 Warframe performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?

Warframe 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 Warframe?

Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your EPYC 9374F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the EPYC 9374F and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Warframe 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.