Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 45 to 70 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 43 to 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 21 to 30 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is 6% below recommended, but 27% above minimum for Elden Ring. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
Elden Ring 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 1660 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $469. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 45 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.045 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 high, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti sets the ceiling at about 22 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 125 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 82% (FPS gap: 103 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 47% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 81% |
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.
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 89% below recommended and your GPU is 6% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 45 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $469 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $85 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 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Elden Ring, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Elden Ring supports AFMF, but your GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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).
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 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 Elden Ring 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.
