Genshin Impact
Optimized for mobile roots, the PC version offers higher resolution textures and volumetric shadows while keeping minimum specs low. It is light on the CPU but requires a dedicated GPU for stable 1080p/60FPS gameplay.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 42 to 72 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 39 to 68 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 31 to 52 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 480 is 60% below recommended, but 41% above minimum for Genshin Impact. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 16% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high)), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce GTX 480 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $565.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 42 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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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 Ultra, where the GeForce GTX 480 reaches about 46 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has headroom up to roughly 74 FPS.
That means the GeForce GTX 480 is hitting its performance ceiling first, leaving a 38% gap versus the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's available headroom in the most unbalanced scenario. Across all tested settings, this pairing is GPU-limited in 8 out of 12 cases, with 3 CPU-limited and 1 balanced results.
Overall, this is a GPU-limited combination in this game.
The GeForce GTX 480 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.
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.
The lower line is the current limiter. The closer the two lines are, the more balanced the CPU and GPU are for this game.
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 9800X3D with GeForce RTX 5090, our current GPU anchor. To estimate the GPU ceiling, we pair the GeForce GTX 480 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.
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 16% below recommended and your GPU is 60% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce GTX 480 will struggle to run Genshin Impact at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 42 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $565.38 ($465.38 CPU + $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 980 for around $549 (Rank #79 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Genshin Impact, upgrading the GPU would usually give you the most noticeable improvement. In the Performance Limiter Analysis, the GeForce GTX 480 is the side that most often caps the frame rate, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional headroom in the tested presets. The main bottleneck appears on the GPU side. The largest gap shows up at 4K Ultra, where the GPU reaches about 46 FPS while the CPU still has headroom up to roughly 74 FPS. Across all tested settings, the distribution is 8/12 GPU-limited, 3/12 CPU-limited, and 1/12 balanced.
Genshin Impact 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.
Genshin Impact requires at minimum a Core i5 (CPU) and GeForce GT 1030 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 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 Genshin Impact 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.
