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 214 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 130 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 552% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3084. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 214 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.030 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 5090 could reach 185 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 22 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5090 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) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
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% - 40% <> GPU22% - 49% <> | CPU0% - 40% <> GPU22% - 49% <> | CPU15% - 40% <> GPU21% - 45% <> | CPU15% - 40% <> GPU21% - 45% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU2% - 41% <> GPU33% - 75% <> | CPU2% - 41% <> GPU33% - 75% <> | CPU22% - 41% <> GPU37% - 74% <> | CPU22% - 41% <> GPU37% - 74% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU2% - 61% <> GPU65% - 96% <> | CPU2% - 61% <> GPU65% - 96% <> | CPU26% - 61% <> GPU73% - 99% <> | CPU26% - 61% <> GPU73% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce RTX 5090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 61% and GPU utilization between 21% and 99%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 5090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 35% at 1080p to 83% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 24% to 38%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 5090 reaches 86% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 44% 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 24% and GPU 35%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 27% and GPU 55%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 38% and GPU 83%. This shows that both CPU and GPU workloads increase as pixel count and render complexity rise.
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 44% (26-61%) and GPU 86% (73-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090 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 478% above and your GPU is 552% 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 5090 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 552% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3084 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $2700 GPU (Rank #80 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Civilization VI, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Civilization VI 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.
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 5090 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.
