A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, performance runs at around 17 FPS. At 1440p, performance is around 17 FPS. At 4K, performance is around 17 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 13367% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Pentium SU4100 is 77% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Pentium SU4100 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1664. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 17 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 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 Pentium SU4100 sets the ceiling at about 17 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 700 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 98% (FPS gap: 683 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Pentium SU4100 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 98% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 96% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 98% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 96% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 98% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 97% | CPU Limits GPU 96% |
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) | CPU93% - 99% <> GPU5% - 14% <> | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU14% - 19% <> | CPU45% - 67% <> GPU20% - 27% <> | CPU46% - 66% <> GPU19% - 29% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU90% - 99% <> GPU23% - 32% <> | CPU44% - 69% <> GPU31% - 37% <> | CPU42% - 67% <> GPU34% - 42% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU33% - 44% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU90% - 99% <> GPU36% - 48% <> | CPU43% - 69% <> GPU45% - 54% <> | CPU41% - 67% <> GPU47% - 58% <> | CPU42% - 66% <> GPU47% - 61% <> |
The Pentium SU4100 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 41% and 99% and GPU utilization between 5% and 61%. Pentium SU4100 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 19% at 1080p to 50% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 67% to 65%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Pentium SU4100 reaches 96% average load (93-99%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 10% (5-14%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 67% and GPU 19%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 65% and GPU 35%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 65% and GPU 50%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 54% (42-66%) and GPU 54% (47-61%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Pentium SU4100 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Pentium SU4100 reaches 96% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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 (77% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Pentium SU4100 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Team Fortress 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 17 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1664 ($15 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 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 for value).
For Team Fortress 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Pentium SU4100 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, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Team Fortress 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.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Team Fortress 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.
