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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 127 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 57 to 104 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2070 is 2% below recommended, but 67% above minimum for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 2070 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $564. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 127 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.372 fps/$ | 0.324 fps/$ | 0.270 fps/$ | 0.225 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.264 fps/$ | 0.223 fps/$ | 0.188 fps/$ | 0.158 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.152 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.101 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 medium, the GeForce RTX 2070 sets the ceiling at about 63 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 137 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 54% (FPS gap: 74 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 2070 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) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | 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) | CPU34% - 54% <> GPU69% - 82% <> | CPU34% - 47% <> GPU76% - 86% <> | CPU30% - 34% <> GPU85% - 91% <> | CPU30% - 31% <> GPU93% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 51% <> GPU76% - 86% <> | CPU32% - 44% <> GPU83% - 88% <> | CPU27% - 32% <> GPU92% - 95% <> | CPU27% - 28% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU53% - 58% <> GPU74% - 85% <> | CPU49% - 53% <> GPU82% - 88% <> | CPU33% - 53% <> GPU91% - 94% <> | CPU34% - 53% <> GPU96% - 97% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 2070 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 27% and 58% and GPU utilization between 69% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 2070 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 85% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 37% to 49%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 2070 averages 98% usage (97-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 28% (27-28%). 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 37% and GPU 85%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 35% and GPU 90%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 49% and GPU 88%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 32% (30-34%) and GPU 88% (85-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 reaches 98% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra 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 CPU is 94% below recommended and your GPU is 2% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2070 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $564 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $180 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 Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2070 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: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
