A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 164 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 104 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is 44% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
Path of Exile 2 supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/ultra), 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 (low/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $733. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 167 FPS, equivalent to 0.23 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.304 fps/$ | 0.240 fps/$ | 0.224 fps/$ | 0.228 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.207 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p medium, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB sets the ceiling at about 115 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 196 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 41% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 10/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 40% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 25% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 28% |
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 53% above and your GPU is 44% 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 9060 XT 16 GB can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 44% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $733 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $349 GPU (Rank #32 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 Path of Exile 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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 medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Path of Exile 2 supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Path of Exile 2 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.
