Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
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, frame rates range from 50 to 58 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 49 to 54 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 43 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is 108% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 89% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
Elden Ring supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 6950 XT can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 6950 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: $1234. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 51 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.031 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 medium, the Radeon RX 6950 XT sets the ceiling at about 42 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 132 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 68% (FPS gap: 90 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6950 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 56% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 56% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 57% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 66% |
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 89% above and your GPU is 108% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6950 XT will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 51 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1234 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $850 GPU (Rank #71 Value)). Your Radeon RX 6950 XT provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4090 for around $1599 (Rank #77 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 6950 XT is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Elden Ring performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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! Elden Ring supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 6950 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6950 XT both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Elden Ring 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.
