Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 84 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 87 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 77 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5050 is 27% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
Elden Ring 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 5050.
The GeForce RTX 5050 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $633. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 84 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.194 fps/$ | 0.182 fps/$ | 0.167 fps/$ | 0.133 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.194 fps/$ | 0.188 fps/$ | 0.171 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.122 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 ultra, the GeForce RTX 5050 sets the ceiling at about 78 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 106 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 5050 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) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 26% |
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 89% above and your GPU is 27% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 5050 can run Elden Ring smoothly up to 4k achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 27% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 89% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $633 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $249 GPU (Rank #5 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 3070 for around $499 (Rank #16 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Elden Ring, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 5050 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 medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5050 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Elden Ring 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.
