Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 18 to 44 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 14 to 37 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 7 to 17 FPS.
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is 496% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 344% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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: $2134. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 18 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.008 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.003 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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 84 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 71 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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 65% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 73% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 78% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 85% |
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 344% above and your GPU is 496% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition will struggle to run Warframe at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 18 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2134 ($384 CPU + $1750 GPU). Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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 RTX PRO 6000 for around $8565 (Rank #91 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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 Warframe performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe 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.
