A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 200 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 180 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 133 FPS.
The Radeon 8060S is 6257% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1465% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The Radeon 8060S 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: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 200 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.203 fps/$ | 0.182 fps/$ | 0.169 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.207 fps/$ | 0.183 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.152 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.112 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 Radeon 8060S sets the ceiling at about 154 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 437 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 65% (FPS gap: 283 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon 8060S 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 39% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 51% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 65% |
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) | CPU3% - 8% <> GPU11% - 19% <> | CPU2% - 15% <> GPU7% - 20% <> | CPU3% - 19% <> GPU12% - 27% <> | CPU8% - 16% <> GPU12% - 28% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU3% - 14% <> GPU16% - 25% <> | CPU2% - 17% <> GPU13% - 26% <> | CPU3% - 22% <> GPU13% - 26% <> | CPU8% - 20% <> GPU13% - 27% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU3% - 14% <> GPU20% - 34% <> | CPU1% - 17% <> GPU21% - 39% <> | CPU2% - 21% <> GPU20% - 39% <> | CPU4% - 20% <> GPU21% - 41% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon 8060S pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 1% and 22% and GPU utilization between 7% and 41%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon 8060S is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 17% at 1080p to 30% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 9% to 10%.
Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 22% and GPU at 41%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput. It also shows why low utilization does not automatically mean there is no FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 9% and GPU 17%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 11% and GPU 20%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 10% and GPU 30%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 12% (4-20%) and GPU 31% (21-41%), which keeps Radeon 8060S 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 8060S 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 1465% above and your GPU is 6257% 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 Radeon 8060S can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 133 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6257% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1465% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #52 Value)). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Team Fortress 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon 8060S 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.
Team Fortress 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.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon 8060S both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 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.
