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 136 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 72 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 82 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is 20% 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 6700 XT determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $614. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 136 FPS, equivalent to 0.22 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.336 fps/$ | 0.293 fps/$ | 0.254 fps/$ | 0.221 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.204 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k medium, the Radeon RX 6700 XT sets the ceiling at about 49 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 134 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 63% (FPS gap: 85 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Radeon RX 6700 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 7% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 36% | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 35% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
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.
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 94% above and your GPU is 20% 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 6700 XT can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 20% 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 #29 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 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #42 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 6700 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 6700 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.
