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 66 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 51 to 116 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 50 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 20% 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 GeForce RTX 3060 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $424. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 66 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.325 fps/$ | 0.269 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ | 0.156 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.274 fps/$ | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has headroom up to 60 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 47% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 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) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 34% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 47% |
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) | CPU76% - 91% <> GPU69% - 77% <> | CPU63% - 89% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU63% - 89% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU55% - 80% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU46% - 54% <> GPU69% - 78% <> | CPU33% - 53% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU33% - 53% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU27% - 47% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU35% - 37% <> GPU69% - 78% <> | CPU24% - 34% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU24% - 34% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU17% - 27% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 3060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 91% and GPU utilization between 69% and 100%. Ryzen 5 5600X stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 3060 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 90% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 76% to 29%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 3060 reaches 98% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 5 5600X peaks at 84% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 76% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 43% and GPU 90%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 43% (33-53%) and GPU 94% (93-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 3060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 5600X and GeForce RTX 3060 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 3% below recommended and your GPU is 20% 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 GeForce RTX 3060 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 20% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 3% below 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 GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5600X still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.
