Known to slow down in the late game due to the exponential number of unit calculations. Single-core CPU speed is the most important factor for performance.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 34 to 76 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 24 to 55 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 21 to 56 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is 585% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 570) for Hearts of Iron IV. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 1247% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-750).
Hearts of Iron IV supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 9070 XT can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 9070 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: $1084. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 34 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.019 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 9070 XT sets the ceiling at about 29 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 277 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 90% (FPS gap: 248 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 9070 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 82% | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 84% | GPU Limits CPU 84% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 86% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 84% |
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 1247% above and your GPU is 585% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT will struggle to run Hearts of Iron IV at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 34 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1084 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $700 GPU (Rank #64 Value)). Your Radeon RX 9070 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 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 9070 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 Hearts of Iron IV 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! Hearts of Iron IV supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 9070 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.
Hearts of Iron IV requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q9400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 470 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-750 and GeForce GTX 570 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Hearts of Iron IV 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.
