Overwatch 2 refreshed the original with an engine update focused on larger maps and better lighting, while maintaining excellent optimization. The shift to a 5v5 format slightly reduced the visual clutter, helping with frame rate stability. NVIDIA Reflex is essential for reducing latency, supported on GTX 900 series and up. While minimum specs are low, competitive play at 144Hz+ requires a reasonably modern CPU (Intel Skylake / Ryzen Zen 1 or newer) to handle the fast-paced physics and game state updates.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 450 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 326 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 161 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Overwatch 2. The EPYC 9454 is 869% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-4770).
The EPYC 9454 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/ultra), all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2225. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 450 FPS, equivalent to 0.2 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.278 fps/$ | 0.257 fps/$ | 0.225 fps/$ | 0.202 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.207 fps/$ | 0.190 fps/$ | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.072 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 9454 sets the ceiling at about 231 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 308 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 77 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your EPYC 9454 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 12% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
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) | CPU24% - 32% <> GPU64% - 81% <> | CPU22% - 32% <> GPU68% - 83% <> | CPU22% - 32% <> GPU68% - 83% <> | CPU18% - 31% <> GPU77% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU22% - 29% <> GPU67% - 84% <> | CPU20% - 29% <> GPU72% - 88% <> | CPU20% - 29% <> GPU72% - 88% <> | CPU15% - 28% <> GPU88% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU25% - 43% <> GPU67% - 84% <> | CPU23% - 43% <> GPU72% - 87% <> | CPU23% - 43% <> GPU72% - 87% <> | CPU19% - 42% <> GPU89% - 100% <> |
The EPYC 9454 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 43% and GPU utilization between 64% and 100%. EPYC 9454 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 77% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 27% to 33%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (88-100%), while the EPYC 9454 stays at 22% (15-28%). 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 27% and GPU 77%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 24% and GPU 83%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 33% and GPU 83%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 24% (18-31%) and GPU 84% (77-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9454 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9454 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 869% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9454 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Overwatch 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 161 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 869% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2225 ($576 CPU (Rank #394 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9454 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 9985WX is a great upgrade option for around $7999 (Rank #378 for value).
Your EPYC 9454 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 Overwatch 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Overwatch 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.
Overwatch 2 requires at minimum a Core i3-560 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 600 series (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-4770 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 GB RAM. Your EPYC 9454 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Overwatch 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.
