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, frame rates range from 21 to 87 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 15 to 87 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 10 to 51 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition is 46% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p low, 1440p low), the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition has headroom up to 87 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 74 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 68% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 34% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 85% |
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.
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 (46% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run The Sims 4 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 21 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your The Sims 4 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p low.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
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.
