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, all quality settings exceed 234 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 203 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 159 FPS.
The Arc B580 is 217% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 417% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The Arc B580 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $714.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 234 FPS, equivalent to 0.33 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.700 fps/$ | 0.580 fps/$ | 0.421 fps/$ | 0.328 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.480 fps/$ | 0.420 fps/$ | 0.342 fps/$ | 0.284 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.298 fps/$ | 0.286 fps/$ | 0.246 fps/$ | 0.223 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 1440p low, the Arc B580 sets the ceiling at about 421 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 775 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 46% (FPS gap: 354 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Arc B580 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 28% | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 29% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 46% |
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 417% above and your GPU is 217% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Arc B580 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 159 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 217% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 417% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $714.38 ($465.38 CPU + $249 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 RTX 3070 for around $499 (Rank #137 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Warframe, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Arc B580 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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.
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 9800X3D and Arc B580 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.
