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 86 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 59 to 99 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 35 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is 26% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI 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: $544. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 86 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.257 fps/$ | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.158 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.182 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI sets the ceiling at about 44 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 182 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 76% (FPS gap: 138 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 69% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 74% |
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) | CPU74% - 89% <> GPU75% - 82% <> | CPU63% - 88% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU63% - 88% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU55% - 79% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU45% - 53% <> GPU75% - 83% <> | CPU33% - 52% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU33% - 52% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU26% - 46% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU35% - 35% GPU75% - 83% <> | CPU24% - 34% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 34% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU17% - 27% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce GTX 1070 SLI pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 89% and GPU utilization between 75% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce GTX 1070 SLI becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 94% at 1080p to 95% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 75% to 29%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 100% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 82% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 75% and GPU 94%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 95%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 49% (45-53%) and GPU 79% (75-83%), which keeps GeForce GTX 1070 SLI well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI 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 53% above and your GPU is 26% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 26% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
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.
For Path of Exile 2, 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 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
