Baldur's Gate 3FPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

Baldur's Gate 3

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.

Baldur's Gate 3 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low171 FPS
medium151 FPS
high140 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440P
low116 FPS
medium98 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra71 FPS
4K
low70 FPS
medium58 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra36 FPS

Performance Report

Baldur's Gate 3

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 111 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 71 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 70 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is 8% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).

AI Acceleration

Baldur's Gate 3 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 GTX 1070 SLI.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p high.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI:$160(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $758
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $544. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 111 FPS, equivalent to 0.2 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.314 fps/$0.278 fps/$0.257 fps/$0.204 fps/$
1440p0.213 fps/$0.180 fps/$0.165 fps/$0.131 fps/$
4k0.129 fps/$0.107 fps/$0.092 fps/$0.066 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI sets the ceiling at about 42 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 137 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 69% (FPS gap: 95 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 17%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 20%
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 43%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 47%
HighGPU Limits CPU 38%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 65%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 69%
HighGPU Limits CPU 68%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 69%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Baldur's Gate 3 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-4690
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
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17,790
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 94% above and your GPU is 8% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

+8%vsrecommended

CPU

+478%vsminimum

GPU

+85%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4690
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI run Baldur's Gate 3 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 8% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Baldur's Gate 3?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $544 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $160 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti for around $379 (Rank #21 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Baldur's Gate 3 performance?

For Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 supports AFMF, but your GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is not compatible with these technologies. Frame Generation is typically available on newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series (DLSS 3) or modern AMD cards (FSR 3).

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3?

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 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Baldur's Gate 3 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI?

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.