A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 94 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 83 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 72 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Processor U300 is 50% below recommended, but 50% above minimum.
The Processor U300 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/ultra), 4k (low/medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high), 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1829. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 94 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.025 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 Processor U300 sets the ceiling at about 134 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 245 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 111 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Processor U300 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 45% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
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 CPU is 50% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Processor U300 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 50% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1829 ($180 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 Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Processor U300 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 ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
