Genshin Impact FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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

Genshin Impact - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Performance Report

Genshin Impact

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 88 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 82 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 72 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 114% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Genshin Impact. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 16% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti:$600
Official Launch Price: $999
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1065.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 88 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.091 fps/$0.086 fps/$0.085 fps/$0.083 fps/$
1440p0.084 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.077 fps/$
4k0.077 fps/$0.074 fps/$0.073 fps/$0.068 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the ceiling at about 103 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti could reach 303 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 66% (FPS gap: 200 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 66%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 66%
HighCPU Limits GPU 66%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 66%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 12%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 12%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Genshin Impact Requirements Comparison

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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
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21,513
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 1030
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 16% above and your GPU is 114% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+16%vsrecommended

GPU

+114%vsrecommended

CPU

+203%vsminimum

GPU

+644%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 1030
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti run Genshin Impact well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti can run Genshin Impact smoothly up to 4k achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 114% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 16% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1065.38 ($465.38 CPU + $600 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).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Genshin Impact performance?

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 Genshin Impact performance right now. CPU fully utilized 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Genshin Impact?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Genshin Impact?

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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Genshin Impact FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

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.