Delta Force FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon 8040S

Delta Force

Returning to compete with Battlefield, Delta Force uses a modern engine featuring environmental destruction. While minimum requirements are accessible (GTX 960), competitive settings scale up to require GTX 10/RTX 20 series GPUs and 16GB of RAM for the best experience.

Delta Force - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low102 FPS
medium89 FPS
high73 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440P
low59 FPS
medium51 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra37 FPS
4K
low35 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra20 FPS

Performance Report

Delta Force

Radeon 8040S + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 57 to 102 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 37 to 59 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 20 to 35 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon 8040S is 6% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) for Delta Force. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 340% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-6500).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon 8040S 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.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon 8040S:$400
Official Launch Price: $400
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $865.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 57 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.118 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.084 fps/$0.066 fps/$
1440p0.068 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.053 fps/$0.043 fps/$
4k0.040 fps/$0.035 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.023 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon 8040S

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 Radeon 8040S sets the ceiling at about 26 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 139 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 113 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon 8040S 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)
LowGPU Limits CPU 61%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 66%
HighGPU Limits CPU 69%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 72%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 71%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 75%
HighGPU Limits CPU 77%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 79%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 73%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 76%
HighGPU Limits CPU 78%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 81%
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.

Delta Force 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 i3-4150
RecommendedCore i5-6500
GPU - Radeon 8040S
gpu icon
9,756
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060 5GB

Your CPU is 340% above and your GPU is 6% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+340%vsrecommended

GPU

+6%vsrecommended

CPU

+866%vsminimum

GPU

+59%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 960
Processor: Core i3-4150
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-6500
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon 8040S run Delta Force well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon 8040S will struggle to run Delta Force at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 57 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Delta Force?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $865.38 ($465.38 CPU + $400 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 Radeon RX 7700 for around $449 (Rank #373 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Delta Force performance?

For Delta Force, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon 8040S 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Delta Force?

Delta Force 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 Delta Force?

Delta Force requires at minimum a Core i3-4150 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-6500 and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon 8040S both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Delta Force FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon 8040S?

These Delta Force 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.