A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 96 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 57 to 107 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 25 to 47 FPS.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is 6% below minimum GPU requirement for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
Baldur's Gate 3 supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 5500 XT can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 5500 XT 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: $514. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 96 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.339 fps/$ | 0.294 fps/$ | 0.249 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.208 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.049 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 RX 5500 XT sets the ceiling at about 18 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 91 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 80% (FPS gap: 73 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 21% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 55% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 80% |
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (6% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 5500 XT can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 45% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $514 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $130 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 Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Baldur's Gate 3 supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 5500 XT is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
