As the world's most popular MOBA, League of Legends runs on a proprietary engine that has been updated for over a decade. Recently, Riot increased the minimum requirements to include AVX instruction support and dropped support for older OSs and DirectX 9. While still lightweight, modern team fights with complex particle effects can strain older integrated graphics. The game scales well with single-thread CPU performance, meaning even modern entry-level processors can deliver high frame rates.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 34 to 68 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 26 to 51 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 17 to 34 FPS.
The Radeon Vega 10 is 45% below recommended, but 172% above minimum for League of Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 435% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3330).
The Radeon Vega 10 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: $484. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 34 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.035 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 Vega 10 sets the ceiling at about 17 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 310 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 95% (FPS gap: 293 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon Vega 10 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 90% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
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) | CPU6% - 18% <> GPU82% - 95% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU6% - 20% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU7% - 18% <> GPU84% - 97% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU7% - 19% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU6% - 19% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU7% - 15% <> GPU78% - 94% <> | CPU7% - 16% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU7% - 16% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU6% - 17% <> GPU92% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon Vega 10 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 6% and 20% and GPU utilization between 78% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon Vega 10 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 96% at 1080p to 94% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 13% to 12%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the Radeon Vega 10 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 12% (6-19%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 13% and GPU 96%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 13% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 12% and GPU 94%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 12% (6-18%) and GPU 88% (82-95%), which keeps Radeon Vega 10 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon Vega 10 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 435% below recommended and your GPU is 45% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon Vega 10 will struggle to run League of Legends 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 $484 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $100 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For League of Legends, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Vega 10 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, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
League of Legends 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.
League of Legends requires at minimum a Core i3-530 (CPU) and GeForce 9600 GT (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-3330 and GeForce GTX 560 with 4 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These League of Legends 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.
