Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 384 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 324 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 202 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 5 230 is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen 5 230 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1839. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 384 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.275 fps/$ | 0.275 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ | 0.209 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.247 fps/$ | 0.209 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.176 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.171 fps/$ | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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 128 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 230 has headroom up to 208 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 80 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 230 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 38% |
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) | CPU9% - 45% <> GPU48% - 82% <> | CPU9% - 45% <> GPU48% - 82% <> | CPU16% - 50% <> GPU60% - 87% <> | CPU16% - 50% <> GPU60% - 87% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU11% - 38% <> GPU58% - 89% <> | CPU11% - 38% <> GPU58% - 89% <> | CPU12% - 40% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 40% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU4% - 19% <> GPU54% - 86% <> | CPU4% - 19% <> GPU54% - 86% <> | CPU5% - 22% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU5% - 22% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 230 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 4% and 50% and GPU utilization between 48% and 100%. Ryzen 5 230 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 70% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 30% to 13%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 5 230 stays at 26% (12-40%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 30% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 25% and GPU 87%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 13% and GPU 84%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 33% (16-50%) and GPU 74% (60-87%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 230 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High while the Ryzen 5 230 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 CPU is 161% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 230 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 202 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 161% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1839 ($190 CPU (Rank #31 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
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 Warframe performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 230 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe 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.
