Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 323 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 285 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 178 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 327% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 344% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
Warframe 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.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p ultra, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $984. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 323 FPS, equivalent to 0.33 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.558 fps/$ | 0.484 fps/$ | 0.369 fps/$ | 0.328 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.483 fps/$ | 0.388 fps/$ | 0.331 fps/$ | 0.290 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.328 fps/$ | 0.285 fps/$ | 0.245 fps/$ | 0.181 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 ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti sets the ceiling at about 102 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 264 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 162 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
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 | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 56% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
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 344% above and your GPU is 327% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 178 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 327% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 344% 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 Warframe, 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: 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 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 Warframe 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.
