VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 254 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 231 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 143 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is 121% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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: $974. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 254 FPS, equivalent to 0.26 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.305 fps/$ | 0.289 fps/$ | 0.263 fps/$ | 0.261 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.284 fps/$ | 0.274 fps/$ | 0.252 fps/$ | 0.237 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.147 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 ultra, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti sets the ceiling at about 177 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 347 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 170 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 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) | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 44% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 49% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 48% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 15% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU0% - 15% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU42% - 71% <> | CPU22% - 37% <> GPU39% - 65% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU3% - 17% <> GPU41% - 71% <> | CPU8% - 21% <> GPU36% - 61% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 10% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU0% - 10% <> GPU44% - 80% <> | CPU3% - 20% <> GPU44% - 74% <> | CPU10% - 24% <> GPU44% - 73% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 37% and GPU utilization between 36% and 80%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 58% at 1080p to 60% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 17% to 10%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti reaches 62% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 30% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 17% and GPU 58%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 8% and GPU 57%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 10% and GPU 60%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 8% (0-15%) and GPU 62% (44-80%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4070 Ti well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 121% 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 4070 Ti can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 143 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 121% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $974 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $590 GPU (Rank #42 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Phasmophobia 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.
