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 183 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 116 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 84 FPS.
The Radeon PRO W7800 is 356% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
At lower resolutions (4k low), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra)), the Radeon PRO W7800 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2584. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 183 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Radeon PRO W7800 sets the ceiling at about 188 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 213 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 2/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 7/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon PRO W7800 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) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
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 + Radeon PRO W7800 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 Radeon PRO W7800 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 Radeon PRO W7800 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 Radeon PRO W7800 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 PRO W7800 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 356% 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 PRO W7800 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 356% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2584 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $2200 GPU (Rank #66 Value)). Your Radeon PRO W7800 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. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #91 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon PRO W7800 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 Civilization VI performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra. CPU-limited at: 4k low.
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 PRO W7800 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.
