Known to slow down in the late game due to the exponential number of unit calculations. Single-core CPU speed is the most important factor for performance.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 77 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 31 to 79 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 870% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 570) for Hearts of Iron IV. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is 539% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-750).
Hearts of Iron IV supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
At lower resolutions (1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1814. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 77 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G sets the ceiling at about 31 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 81 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 50 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 30% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 30% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 62% |
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) | CPU55% - 82% <> GPU20% - 39% <> | CPU55% - 82% <> GPU20% - 39% <> | CPU55% - 82% <> GPU20% - 39% <> | CPU55% - 82% <> GPU20% - 39% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU54% - 93% <> GPU33% - 52% <> | CPU54% - 93% <> GPU33% - 52% <> | CPU54% - 93% <> GPU33% - 52% <> | CPU54% - 93% <> GPU33% - 52% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU56% - 91% <> GPU40% - 60% <> | CPU56% - 91% <> GPU40% - 60% <> | CPU56% - 91% <> GPU40% - 60% <> | CPU56% - 91% <> GPU40% - 60% <> |
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 54% and 93% and GPU utilization between 20% and 60%. Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 30% at 1080p to 50% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 68% to 74%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 50% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G peaks at 74% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 68% and GPU 30%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 74% and GPU 42%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 74% and GPU 50%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 74% (56-91%) and GPU 50% (40-60%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 539% above and your GPU is 870% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hearts of Iron IV smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 870% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 539% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1814 ($165 CPU (Rank #188 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). 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 #5 for value).
For Hearts of Iron IV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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: 1440p high, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium.
Hearts of Iron IV currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.
Hearts of Iron IV requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q9400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 470 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-750 and GeForce GTX 570 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Hearts of Iron IV 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.
