Warframe FPS on Ryzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

Warframe FPS Performance Results

Warframe

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.

Warframe FPS Estimates by Resolution on Ryzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low712 FPS
medium712 FPS
high571 FPS
ultra407 FPS
1440P
low712 FPS
medium661 FPS
high532 FPS
ultra392 FPS
4K
low284 FPS
medium268 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra183 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe Performance Report onRyzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 407 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 392 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 183 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 8845HS is 268% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 8845HS sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p medium, 1440p low.

Warframe Combo AnalysisRyzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

📈Analysis

Which Component Limits FPS Most?

This chart answers a simple question: which upgrade is more likely to increase FPS first? In this case, the answer is the GPU.

The largest gap appears at 4K High, where the GeForce RTX 4090 reaches about 165 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 8845HS still has headroom up to roughly 227 FPS.

That means the GeForce RTX 4090 is hitting its performance ceiling first, leaving a 27% gap versus the Ryzen 7 8845HS's available headroom in the most unbalanced scenario. Across all tested settings, this pairing is GPU-limited in 9 out of 12 cases, with 1 CPU-limited and 2 balanced results.

Overall, this is a GPU-limited combination in this game.

Verdict

Upgrade Recommendations

GPU-Limited

The GeForce RTX 4090 is usually the limiting part in this game, so upgrading the GPU is more likely to deliver a larger FPS gain than upgrading the CPU.

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Detailed BreakdownShows which upgrade is more likely to unlock more FPS in each tested setting

This chart shows which upgrade is more likely to unlock more FPS in each tested setting. The lower line represents the part that reaches its limit first. When the CPU and GPU lines stay close together, the system is more balanced. When the gap widens, one component is more clearly holding the other back. Hover any setting to inspect it.

CPU vs GPU FPS Ceiling by Resolution and PresetWarframe on Ryzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

Ryzen 7 8845HSGeForce RTX 4090
FPS9006754502250lowmediumhighultra16%3%10%10%1080Plowmediumhighultra4%11%17%16%1440Plowmediumhighultra16%19%27%25%4K

The lower line is the current limiter. The closer the two lines are, the more balanced the CPU and GPU are for this game.

🧠Methodology

Each line represents an estimated FPS ceiling for one component, rather than live usage alone.

To estimate the CPU ceiling, we pair the Ryzen 7 8845HS with GeForce RTX 5090, our current GPU anchor. To estimate the GPU ceiling, we pair the GeForce RTX 4090 with Ryzen 9 9950X3D, our current CPU anchor.

The lower line indicates the current limiter, since that component reaches its FPS ceiling first. In most scenarios, that is also the part most likely to deliver the bigger performance uplift if upgraded first.

The percentage shown represents the gap between the two ceilings. In practical terms, it shows how much of the stronger component's potential is left unused because the weaker one becomes the bottleneck first.

Warframe Requirements ComparisonRyzen 7 8845HS + GeForce RTX 4090

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 8845HS
cpu icon
28,470
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 268% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+268%vsrecommended

GPU

+657%vsrecommended

CPU

+846%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Warframe FAQ

1Can the Ryzen 7 8845HS and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 8845HS paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 183 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 268% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Warframe?

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced - this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. In the Performance Limiter Analysis, it is still the side that most often reaches its FPS ceiling first, but there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Warframe performance right now. The main bottleneck appears on the GPU side. The largest gap shows up at 4K High, where the GPU reaches about 165 FPS while the CPU still has headroom up to roughly 227 FPS. Across all tested settings, the distribution is 9/12 GPU-limited, 1/12 CPU-limited, and 2/12 balanced.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Warframe?

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 8845HS and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 8845HS and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.