VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 255 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 216 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 137 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The FX-9590 is 22% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings), the FX-9590 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1749. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 255 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the FX-9590 sets the ceiling at about 255 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 452 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 44% (FPS gap: 197 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your FX-9590 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 44% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 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) | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU40% - 77% <> | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU40% - 77% <> | CPU20% - 48% <> GPU50% - 78% <> | CPU25% - 56% <> GPU52% - 74% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU43% - 79% <> | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU43% - 79% <> | CPU17% - 35% <> GPU56% - 81% <> | CPU17% - 40% <> GPU54% - 74% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU43% - 79% <> | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU43% - 79% <> | CPU17% - 36% <> GPU56% - 82% <> | CPU18% - 42% <> GPU61% - 84% <> |
The FX-9590 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 56% and GPU utilization between 40% and 84%. FX-9590 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 61% at 1080p to 66% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 37% to 31%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 72% average at its highest-load preset, while the FX-9590 peaks at 40% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 37% and GPU 61%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 30% and GPU 64%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 31% and GPU 66%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 30% (18-42%) and GPU 72% (61-84%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while FX-9590 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the FX-9590 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (22% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the FX-9590 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 137 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 42% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1749 ($100 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The FX-9590 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
