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 343 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 324 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 186 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 183% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen 5 5600X determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1784. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 343 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.306 fps/$ | 0.301 fps/$ | 0.236 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.266 fps/$ | 0.232 fps/$ | 0.221 fps/$ | 0.182 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.156 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 180 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has headroom up to 269 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 33% (FPS gap: 89 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 18% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 33% |
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) | CPU13% - 69% <> GPU48% - 83% <> | CPU13% - 69% <> GPU48% - 83% <> | CPU22% - 75% <> GPU61% - 88% <> | CPU22% - 75% <> GPU61% - 88% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU27% - 70% <> GPU52% - 85% <> | CPU27% - 70% <> GPU52% - 85% <> | CPU31% - 73% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU31% - 73% <> GPU91% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 36% <> GPU48% - 83% <> | CPU21% - 36% <> GPU48% - 83% <> | CPU24% - 40% <> GPU87% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 40% <> GPU87% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 13% and 75% and GPU utilization between 48% 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 70% at 1080p to 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 45% to 30%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (91-100%), while the Ryzen 5 5600X stays at 52% (31-73%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 45% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 50% and GPU 82%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 80%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 32% (24-40%) and GPU 94% (87-100%), 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 96% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) High 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 183% 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 5600X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 186 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 183% 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 Warframe performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Warframe 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.
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 5600X 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.
