A Valve classic that depends heavily on single-thread clock speed. It runs well on older hardware but benefits from a fast CPU.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 175 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 142 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 980 is 3814% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 8600 GT) for Team Fortress 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 1724% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
The GeForce GTX 980 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: $515.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 175 FPS, equivalent to 0.34 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.487 fps/$ | 0.446 fps/$ | 0.400 fps/$ | 0.340 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.365 fps/$ | 0.343 fps/$ | 0.322 fps/$ | 0.276 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.277 fps/$ | 0.266 fps/$ | 0.243 fps/$ | 0.204 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 4k ultra, the GeForce GTX 980 sets the ceiling at about 105 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 426 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 75% (FPS gap: 321 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 980 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 47% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 70% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 75% |
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 1724% above and your GPU is 3814% 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 GeForce GTX 980 can run Team Fortress 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 3814% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1724% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $515.38 ($465.38 CPU + $50 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 1080 for around $599 (Rank #86 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Team Fortress 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 980 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.
Team Fortress 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.
Team Fortress 2 requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (3.0 GHz) (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8600 GT with 2 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce GTX 980 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Team Fortress 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.
