A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 199 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 149 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 82 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is 144% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
The GeForce RTX 4080 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/ultra), executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 199 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.224 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1440p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4080 sets the ceiling at about 135 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 185 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 50 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4080 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 10% | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 23% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 27% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% |
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.
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 53% above and your GPU is 144% 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 4080 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 82 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 144% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #61 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4080 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4080 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 Path of Exile 2 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 ultra.
Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 4080 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Path of Exile 2 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.
