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, frame rates range from 38 to 90 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 30 to 70 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 13 to 37 FPS.
The Radeon 780M is 16% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The Radeon 780M 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.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Radeon 780M sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 93 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 86% (FPS gap: 80 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon 780M 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 71% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 83% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 69% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 77% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 86% |
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) | CPU30% - 42% <> GPU33% - 57% <> | CPU30% - 42% <> GPU33% - 57% <> | CPU25% - 42% <> GPU32% - 61% <> | CPU25% - 42% <> GPU32% - 61% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU23% - 42% <> GPU36% - 70% <> | CPU23% - 42% <> GPU36% - 70% <> | CPU24% - 43% <> GPU40% - 76% <> | CPU24% - 43% <> GPU40% - 76% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU23% - 61% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU23% - 61% <> GPU66% - 90% <> | CPU25% - 61% <> GPU74% - 99% <> | CPU25% - 61% <> GPU74% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon 780M pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 23% and 61% and GPU utilization between 32% and 99%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon 780M is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 46% at 1080p to 82% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 35% to 43%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The Radeon 780M reaches 86% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 43% 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 35% and GPU 46%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 33% and GPU 56%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 82%. 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 43% (25-61%) and GPU 86% (74-99%), which keeps Radeon 780M 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 Radeon 780M 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 16% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 780M will struggle to run Civilization VI at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 38 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Civilization VI, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon 780M 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 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 Radeon 780M 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.
