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 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 113 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 88 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 31% 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).
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 RTX 2080 Ti.
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 2080 Ti becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $984. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 133 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.209 fps/$ | 0.191 fps/$ | 0.163 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.183 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.089 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 2080 Ti sets the ceiling at about 83 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 137 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 54 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 2080 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) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 13% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 34% |
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 94% above and your GPU is 31% 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 RTX 2080 Ti can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 88 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 31% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $984 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $600 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 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #42 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 2080 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: 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.
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 RTX 2080 Ti both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
