Known to slow down in the late game due to the exponential number of unit calculations. Single-core CPU speed is the most important factor for performance.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 77 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 58 to 68 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 52 to 73 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is 287% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 570) for Hearts of Iron IV. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1247% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-750).
Hearts of Iron IV 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 3060 8GB.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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: $664. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 77 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.078 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 low, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB sets the ceiling at about 55 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 306 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 82% (FPS gap: 251 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 79% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 67% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 70% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 64% |
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 1247% above and your GPU is 287% 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 3060 8GB can run Hearts of Iron IV smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 287% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1247% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $664 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $280 GPU (Rank #40 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Hearts of Iron IV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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.
Hearts of Iron IV 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.
Hearts of Iron IV requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q9400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 470 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-750 and GeForce GTX 570 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Hearts of Iron IV 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.
