Optimized to run on laptops, it is largely CPU-limited by the simulation. Installing many DLCs and expansions significantly increases RAM and storage load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 165 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 127 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 74 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 2113% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The M3 Pro 11-Core is 103% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The M3 Pro 11-Core sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the M3 Pro 11-Core sets the ceiling at about 264 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 517 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 253 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your M3 Pro 11-Core is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 36% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 36% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 36% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 103% above and your GPU is 2113% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the M3 Pro 11-Core paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 74 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2113% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 103% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The M3 Pro 11-Core is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 requires at minimum a Core i3-3220 (CPU) and GeForce 6600 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 650 with 8 GB RAM. Your M3 Pro 11-Core and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These The Sims 4 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.
