A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 72 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 58 to 117 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 52 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6600 is 7% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 3% below recommended, but 133% above minimum.
The Ryzen 5 5600X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Radeon RX 6600 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $315. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 72 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.476 fps/$ | 0.397 fps/$ | 0.321 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.371 fps/$ | 0.298 fps/$ | 0.257 fps/$ | 0.184 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.089 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 1080p low, the Ryzen 5 5600X sets the ceiling at about 205 FPS, while the Radeon RX 6600 could reach 238 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 33 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
The Ryzen 5 5600X and Radeon RX 6600 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) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
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 3% below recommended and your GPU is 7% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the Radeon RX 6600 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 7% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 3% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $315 ($135 CPU + $180 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 5600X is currently the limiting factor — the Radeon RX 6600 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Path of Exile 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 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 Path of Exile 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.
