Garry's Mod FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Quadro RTX 6000

Garry's Mod

A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.

Garry's Mod - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low585 FPS
medium523 FPS
high517 FPS
ultra402 FPS
1440P
low505 FPS
medium482 FPS
high402 FPS
ultra302 FPS
4K
low402 FPS
medium322 FPS
high268 FPS
ultra201 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

Quadro RTX 6000 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 402 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 302 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 201 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Quadro RTX 6000 is 440% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p low), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings), the Quadro RTX 6000 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high), 1440p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Quadro RTX 6000:$1800
Official Launch Price: $6300
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $2265.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 402 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.258 fps/$0.231 fps/$0.228 fps/$0.177 fps/$
1440p0.223 fps/$0.213 fps/$0.177 fps/$0.133 fps/$
4k0.177 fps/$0.142 fps/$0.118 fps/$0.089 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Quadro RTX 6000

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 4k ultra, the Quadro RTX 6000 sets the ceiling at about 201 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 367 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 166 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Quadro RTX 6000 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 9%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 6%
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 25%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 8%
HighGPU Limits CPU 22%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 39%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 18%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 24%
HighGPU Limits CPU 33%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 45%
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.

Garry's Mod 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
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - Quadro RTX 6000
gpu icon
17,887
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 203% above and your GPU is 440% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+203%vsrecommended

GPU

+440%vsrecommended

CPU

+1232%vsminimum

GPU

+5320%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 6 series
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 5 GB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 750
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 6000 run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Quadro RTX 6000 can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 201 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 440% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 203% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2265.38 ($465.38 CPU + $1800 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 RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Garry's Mod performance?

For Garry's Mod, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro RTX 6000 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 ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 6000 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX 6000?

These Garry's Mod 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.