VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 62 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 43 to 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 37 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6500M is 23% below minimum GPU requirement for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The Radeon RX 6500M 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 RX 6500M sets the ceiling at about 23 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 196 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 88% (FPS gap: 173 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6500M 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 76% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 82% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 84% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 87% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 86% | GPU Limits CPU 88% |
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% - 14% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU0% - 14% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU11% - 30% <> GPU51% - 72% <> | CPU22% - 37% <> GPU52% - 66% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 7% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU0% - 7% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU3% - 16% <> GPU50% - 73% <> | CPU8% - 20% <> GPU49% - 63% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU0% - 9% <> GPU58% - 83% <> | CPU3% - 19% <> GPU53% - 76% <> | CPU10% - 23% <> GPU57% - 75% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6500M pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 37% and GPU utilization between 49% and 83%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6500M is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 68% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 16% to 9%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The Radeon RX 6500M reaches 70% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 30% 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 16% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 8% and GPU 65%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 9% and GPU 68%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 7% (0-14%) and GPU 70% (58-83%), which keeps Radeon RX 6500M 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 RX 6500M 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (23% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6500M can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 48% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
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 Phasmophobia, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6500M 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.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
