WarframeFPS onEPYC 9654&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
low507 FPS
medium433 FPS
high344 FPS
ultra263 FPS
1440P
low349 FPS
medium289 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra217 FPS
4K
low216 FPS
medium175 FPS
high146 FPS
ultra110 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 9654
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 263 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 217 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 110 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The EPYC 9654 is 1442% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings), the EPYC 9654 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (medium/high/ultra).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 9654:$5345(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $11805

Combo price: $6994. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 263 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.072 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.038 fps/$
1440p0.050 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.031 fps/$
4k0.031 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.016 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 9654|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the EPYC 9654 sets the ceiling at about 261 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 406 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 145 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 9654 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 28%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 28%
HighCPU Limits GPU 31%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 36%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 11%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 10%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

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 9654
cpu icon
119,246
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 1442% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+1442%vsrecommended

GPU

+657%vsrecommended

CPU

+3860%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 9654 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the EPYC 9654 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 110 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1442% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $6994 ($5345 CPU (Rank #489 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9654 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 9995WX is a great upgrade option for around $11699 (Rank #418 for value).

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

Your EPYC 9654 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 Warframe performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low.

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 9654 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 9654 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.