The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 84 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 75 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 69 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is 228% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 377% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The GeForce RTX 4060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $728. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 84 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.202 fps/$ | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.103 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.052 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 GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 81 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D has headroom up to 210 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 129 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 44% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
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) | CPU1% - 42% <> GPU22% - 49% <> | CPU1% - 42% <> GPU22% - 49% <> | CPU14% - 42% <> GPU23% - 49% <> | CPU14% - 42% <> GPU23% - 49% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU2% - 43% <> GPU34% - 75% <> | CPU2% - 43% <> GPU34% - 75% <> | CPU20% - 43% <> GPU41% - 85% <> | CPU20% - 43% <> GPU41% - 85% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU2% - 60% <> GPU77% - 97% <> | CPU2% - 60% <> GPU77% - 97% <> | CPU22% - 61% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU22% - 61% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D + GeForce RTX 4060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 1% and 61% and GPU utilization between 22% and 100%. Ryzen 7 5800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4060 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 36% at 1080p to 94% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 25% to 37%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4060 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D stays at 42% (22-61%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 25% and GPU 36%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 27% and GPU 59%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 37% and GPU 94%. This shows that both CPU and GPU workloads increase as pixel count and render complexity rise.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 31% (2-60%) and GPU 87% (77-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 5800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4060 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 377% above and your GPU is 228% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 228% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 377% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $728 ($429 CPU (Rank #295 Value) + $299 GPU (Rank #12 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 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #37 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Civilization VI, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 4060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
