The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 200 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 119 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 86 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is 346% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
Civilization VI 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 3080 12GB.
At lower resolutions (1440p low, 4k (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (medium/high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $884. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 200 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.328 fps/$ | 0.292 fps/$ | 0.265 fps/$ | 0.226 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.215 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.162 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.097 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 low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 163 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB could reach 186 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 6/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced |
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 478% above and your GPU is 346% 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 3080 12GB can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 346% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $884 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $500 GPU (Rank #73 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 3080 12GB provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Civilization VI performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra. CPU-limited at: 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
