Call of Duty: WarzoneFPS onEPYC 9384X&GeForce RTX 4090

Call of Duty: Warzone

A popular competitive game featuring high-intensity action and tactical gameplay.

Call of Duty: Warzone - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low169 FPS
medium140 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra85 FPS
1440P
low183 FPS
medium164 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra123 FPS
4K
low145 FPS
medium130 FPS
high88 FPS
ultra69 FPS

Performance Report

Call of Duty: Warzone

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 9384X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 85 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 123 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 69 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The EPYC 9384X is 802% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 9384X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 9384X:$4157(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $5529

Combo price: $5806. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 85 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.029 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.016 fps/$0.015 fps/$
1440p0.032 fps/$0.028 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.021 fps/$
4k0.025 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.015 fps/$0.012 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 9384X|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the EPYC 9384X sets the ceiling at about 94 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 270 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 65% (FPS gap: 176 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 9384X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 49%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 55%
HighCPU Limits GPU 65%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 64%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 39%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 38%
HighCPU Limits GPU 40%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 40%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 37%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 34%
HighCPU Limits GPU 43%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 44%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 9384X and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU73% - 79%
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GPU51% - 79%
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Medium
CPU68% - 77%
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GPU66% - 95%
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High
CPU44% - 71%
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GPU66% - 94%
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Ultra
CPU45% - 64%
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GPU67% - 94%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU75% - 85%
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GPU68% - 83%
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Medium
CPU70% - 83%
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GPU97% - 99%
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High
CPU48% - 74%
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GPU97% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU49% - 70%
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GPU98% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU73% - 84%
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GPU67% - 83%
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Medium
CPU67% - 82%
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GPU96% - 99%
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High
CPU33% - 56%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU33% - 51%
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GPU97% - 99%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 9384X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 33% and 85% and GPU utilization between 51% and 100%. EPYC 9384X 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 76% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 65% to 60%.

Load Interpretation

The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 9384X peaks at 80% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 65% and GPU 76%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 69% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 60% and GPU 92%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 72% (68-77%) and GPU 80% (66-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9384X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9384X 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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: 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. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

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

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 9384X
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72,121
Your Score
MinimumUnknown CPU
MinimumUnknown CPU
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumUnknown GPU
MinimumUnknown GPU

Your CPU is 802% above and your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+802%vsrecommended

GPU

+535%vsrecommended

CPU

+2304%vsminimum

GPU

+3711%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 8GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 16GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10/11

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 9384X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Call of Duty: Warzone well?

Yes, the EPYC 9384X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 802% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Call of Duty: Warzone?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5806 ($4157 CPU (Rank #448 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9384X 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX is a great upgrade option for around $4099 (Rank #329 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Call of Duty: Warzone performance?

Your EPYC 9384X 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 Call of Duty: Warzone 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone requires at minimum a Unknown CPU (CPU) and Unknown GPU (GPU) with 8GB RAM and Unknown storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Unknown CPU and Unknown GPU with 16GB RAM. Your EPYC 9384X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Call of Duty: Warzone FPS estimates for the EPYC 9384X and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Call of Duty: Warzone 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.