A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 258 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 227 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 140 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 5905% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Ryzen 5 5600 is 884% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The GeForce RTX 3060 sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p ultra, 4k ultra, while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $464.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 258 FPS, equivalent to 0.56 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.794 fps/$ | 0.753 fps/$ | 0.680 fps/$ | 0.555 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.665 fps/$ | 0.635 fps/$ | 0.581 fps/$ | 0.488 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.424 fps/$ | 0.398 fps/$ | 0.349 fps/$ | 0.301 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 191 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600 has headroom up to 241 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 50 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 2/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 10/12.
The Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 21% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 884% above and your GPU is 5905% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 140 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 5905% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 884% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $464.8 ($115 CPU + $349.8 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Team Fortress 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Team Fortress 2 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.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 2 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.
