Extremely lightweight. The main requirement is a stable network connection. It runs on almost anything with a screen.
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 66 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 42 to 50 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 46 FPS.
The Radeon R7 260X is 82% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for Among Us. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 160% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4330).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k (medium/high/ultra)), the Radeon R7 260X becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p high, 1440p high, 4k low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $534. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 66 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.174 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.067 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 R7 260X sets the ceiling at about 36 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 65 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Radeon R7 260X 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) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 10% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
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 160% above and your GPU is 82% 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 R7 260X can run Among Us smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 82% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 160% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $534 ($384 CPU + $150 GPU). 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 RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Among Us, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R7 260X 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 ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium.
Among Us 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.
Among Us requires at minimum a Core i3-4330 (CPU) and GeForce GT 610 (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 250 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3-4330 and GeForce GTX 650 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R7 260X both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Among Us 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.
