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 119 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 72 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 34 to 69 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is 42% 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 16GB can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $733. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 119 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.262 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.177 fps/$ | 0.162 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.046 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 9060 XT 16GB sets the ceiling at about 39 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 100 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 6% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 32% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 33% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
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) | CPU74% - 90% <> GPU70% - 78% <> | CPU61% - 88% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU61% - 88% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU48% - 79% <> GPU96% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU44% - 53% <> GPU70% - 78% <> | CPU31% - 52% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU31% - 52% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU20% - 45% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU34% - 35% <> GPU70% - 78% <> | CPU22% - 32% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU22% - 32% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU11% - 26% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 90% and GPU utilization between 70% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 27%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 98% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 82% 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 74% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 41% and GPU 91%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 74% (61-88%) and GPU 95% (94-96%), which keeps Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB 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 CPU is 53% above and your GPU is 42% 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 16GB can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 42% 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 #33 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 16GB 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 high, 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 16GB 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 16GB 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.
