VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 42 to 79 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 30 to 53 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 37 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 5 3450U is 50% below minimum CPU requirement.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 5 3450U still has additional frame-generation headroom.
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 20 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 3450U has headroom up to 164 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 88% (FPS gap: 144 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 3450U frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 80% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 88% |
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) | CPU79% - 98% <> GPU32% - 39% <> | CPU79% - 98% <> GPU32% - 39% <> | CPU51% - 77% <> GPU70% - 81% <> | CPU29% - 61% <> GPU85% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU73% - 75% <> GPU34% - 40% <> | CPU73% - 75% <> GPU34% - 40% <> | CPU47% - 51% <> GPU71% - 83% <> | CPU25% - 36% <> GPU87% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU73% - 75% <> GPU34% - 40% <> | CPU73% - 75% <> GPU34% - 40% <> | CPU47% - 51% <> GPU71% - 83% <> | CPU25% - 36% <> GPU87% - 95% <> |
The Ryzen 5 3450U + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 25% and 98% and GPU utilization between 32% and 95%. Ryzen 5 3450U reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 60% at 1080p to 61% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 71% to 57%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 91% usage (87-95%), while the Ryzen 5 3450U stays at 30% (25-36%). 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 71% and GPU 60%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 57% and GPU 61%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 61%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 45% (29-61%) and GPU 90% (85-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 3450U remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 3450U and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 (50% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 5 3450U and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Phasmophobia at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 42 FPS which is classified as "playable". 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
