A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 81 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 64 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 3% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 24% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen 5 5600X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 3060 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $424. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 81 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.304 fps/$ | 0.252 fps/$ | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.191 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.262 fps/$ | 0.212 fps/$ | 0.182 fps/$ | 0.163 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.075 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 ultra, the Ryzen 5 5600X sets the ceiling at about 98 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3060 could reach 140 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 30% (FPS gap: 42 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 6/12.
Your Ryzen 5 5600X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 3060 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 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.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU77% - 95% <> GPU51% - 70% <> | CPU67% - 95% <> GPU65% - 86% <> | CPU51% - 90% <> GPU75% - 95% <> | CPU52% - 76% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU75% - 96% <> GPU57% - 75% <> | CPU65% - 96% <> GPU70% - 89% <> | CPU50% - 91% <> GPU80% - 99% <> | CPU51% - 77% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU73% - 100% <> GPU58% - 77% <> | CPU61% - 100% <> GPU70% - 89% <> | CPU47% - 95% <> GPU79% - 100% <> | CPU49% - 82% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 3060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 47% and 100% and GPU utilization between 51% and 100%. Ryzen 5 5600X reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 3060 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 79% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 76%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Ryzen 5 5600X reaches 86% average load (77-95%), while the GeForce RTX 3060 remains comparatively lower at 60% (51-70%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 79%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 75% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 76% and GPU 84%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 70% (50-91%) and GPU 90% (80-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 3060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Ryzen 5 5600X: 86% avg, GeForce RTX 3060: 99% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 3% 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 3060 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 3% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 24% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $424 ($135 CPU (Rank #39 Value) + $289 GPU (Rank #30 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 Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 5600X is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 3060 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. GPU-limited at: 1440p low, 1440p medium.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 5600X and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
