Baldur's Gate 3FPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

Baldur's Gate 3

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.

Baldur's Gate 3 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low218 FPS
medium196 FPS
high159 FPS
ultra136 FPS
1440P
low187 FPS
medium165 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra115 FPS
4K
low146 FPS
medium131 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra87 FPS

Performance Report

Baldur's Gate 3

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 136 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 87 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 93% 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).

AI Acceleration

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 4070 Ti SUPER.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

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 4070 Ti SUPER becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER:$800(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $799
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 136 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.184 fps/$0.166 fps/$0.134 fps/$0.115 fps/$
1440p0.158 fps/$0.139 fps/$0.116 fps/$0.097 fps/$
4k0.123 fps/$0.111 fps/$0.092 fps/$0.073 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sets the ceiling at about 80 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 135 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 41% (FPS gap: 55 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 2/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 10%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 9%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 22%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 26%
HighGPU Limits CPU 18%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 11%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 41%
HighGPU Limits CPU 39%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 34%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Baldur's Gate 3 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-4690
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
gpu icon
31,828
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 94% above and your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

+93%vsrecommended

CPU

+478%vsminimum

GPU

+230%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4690
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER run Baldur's Gate 3 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 93% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Baldur's Gate 3?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #63 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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 5090 for around $1999 (Rank #80 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Baldur's Gate 3 performance?

Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 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 Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Baldur's Gate 3?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3?

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 4070 Ti SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Baldur's Gate 3 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

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.