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, all quality settings exceed 301 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 246 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 119 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 24% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p ultra, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p low, 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1784. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 301 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.240 fps/$ | 0.222 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.169 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.206 fps/$ | 0.191 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 276 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has headroom up to 301 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 8% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 5 5600X and GeForce RTX 4090 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 | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 22% <> GPU49% - 90% <> | CPU0% - 22% <> GPU49% - 90% <> | CPU16% - 41% <> GPU70% - 94% <> | CPU24% - 48% <> GPU81% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 12% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU0% - 12% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU7% - 23% <> GPU82% - 96% <> | CPU7% - 26% <> GPU90% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 14% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU0% - 14% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU7% - 26% <> GPU84% - 99% <> | CPU9% - 29% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 48% and GPU utilization between 49% and 100%. Ryzen 5 5600X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 78% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 12%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 5 5600X stays at 19% (9-29%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 22% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 11% and GPU 81%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 12% and GPU 84%. 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 36% (24-48%) and GPU 88% (81-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 5 5600X still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 24% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 24% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1784 ($135 CPU (Rank #39 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p 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 Ryzen 5 5600X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
