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 164 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 130 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 84 FPS.
The Arc A770 is 6% below recommended, but 68% above minimum for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 78% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium)), the Arc A770 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $745.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 164 FPS, equivalent to 0.22 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.298 fps/$ | 0.278 fps/$ | 0.240 fps/$ | 0.220 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.268 fps/$ | 0.227 fps/$ | 0.185 fps/$ | 0.174 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.182 fps/$ | 0.153 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the ceiling at about 278 FPS, while the Arc A770 could reach 317 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 39 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 5/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 4/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Arc A770 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 78% below recommended and your GPU is 6% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Arc A770 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 78% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $745.38 ($465.38 CPU + $280 GPU). Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).
Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Path of Exile 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium. GPU-limited at: 4k low, 4k medium.
Path of Exile 2 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.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
