A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 33 to 92 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 20 to 51 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 14 to 26 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is 30% below minimum GPU requirement for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 76% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
The GeForce GTX 780 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: $426. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 33 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.216 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti sets the ceiling at about 21 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 99 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 78 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 780 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 56% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
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) | CPU58% - 68% <> GPU53% - 75% <> | CPU62% - 75% <> GPU64% - 86% <> | CPU39% - 60% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU41% - 60% <> GPU91% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU40% - 54% <> GPU58% - 79% <> | CPU42% - 59% <> GPU71% - 91% <> | CPU31% - 54% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU34% - 53% <> GPU94% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU59% - 79% <> | CPU37% - 52% <> GPU74% - 91% <> | CPU26% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU28% - 46% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce GTX 780 Ti pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 75% and GPU utilization between 53% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce GTX 780 Ti carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 82% at 1080p to 87% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 58% to 39%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti averages 98% usage (97-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 36% (26-46%). 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 58% and GPU 82%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 46% and GPU 85%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 39% and GPU 87%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 50% (41-60%) and GPU 94% (91-97%), which keeps GeForce GTX 780 Ti well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (30% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 780 Ti will struggle to run Monster Hunter Wilds at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 33 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $426 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $42 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 Monster Hunter Wilds, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 780 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.
