Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 49 to 72 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 41 to 58 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 56 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Ryzen 5 4500 is 12% below recommended, but 20% above minimum.
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high), executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1734. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 49 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 65 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 4500 has headroom up to 133 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 51% (FPS gap: 68 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 4500 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | Balanced |
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.
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 12% below recommended and your GPU is 182% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 5 4500 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 49 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1734 ($85 CPU (Rank #22 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 Elden Ring performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 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 Elden Ring 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.
