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 134 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 73 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 85 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6650 XT is 4% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
The Radeon RX 6650 XT sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $614. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 134 FPS, equivalent to 0.22 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.329 fps/$ | 0.293 fps/$ | 0.257 fps/$ | 0.218 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.200 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.072 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 6650 XT sets the ceiling at about 34 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 92 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 63% (FPS gap: 58 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Radeon RX 6650 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 9% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 56% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
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) | CPU34% - 51% <> GPU65% - 86% <> | CPU34% - 44% <> GPU80% - 89% <> | CPU27% - 34% <> GPU91% - 96% <> | CPU26% - 31% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 48% <> GPU72% - 90% <> | CPU32% - 41% <> GPU85% - 92% <> | CPU24% - 32% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU23% - 28% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU53% - 58% <> GPU70% - 89% <> | CPU49% - 53% <> GPU82% - 90% <> | CPU32% - 53% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU32% - 53% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6650 XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 23% and 58% and GPU utilization between 65% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6650 XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 89% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 35% to 48%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the Radeon RX 6650 XT averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 28% (26-31%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 35% and GPU 89%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 33% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 48% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 36% (32-41%) and GPU 88% (85-92%), which keeps Radeon RX 6650 XT well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon RX 6650 XT reaches 100% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 94% above and your GPU is 4% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6650 XT can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 73 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 4% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $614 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $230 GPU (Rank #20 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 for around $499 (Rank #16 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 6650 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 low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6650 XT both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
