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 286 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 230 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 138 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 5 4500 is 108% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
Warframe supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra), the Ryzen 5 4500 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1734. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 286 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.224 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.207 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.171 fps/$ | 0.133 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.080 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 Ryzen 5 4500 sets the ceiling at about 401 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 700 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 299 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Ryzen 5 4500 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 43% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
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 108% 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 4500 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 138 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 108% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1734 ($85 CPU (Rank #22 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Warframe, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 4500 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Warframe currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.
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 4500 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.
