Elden Ring FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Pro VII

Elden Ring

Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Elden Ring - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low60 FPS
medium58 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra47 FPS
1440P
low59 FPS
medium57 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low45 FPS
medium42 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra33 FPS

Performance Report

Elden Ring

Radeon Pro VII + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 47 to 61 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 45 to 59 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 33 to 45 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Pro VII is 2% below recommended, but 32% above minimum for Elden Ring. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 120% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon Pro VII 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 Pro VII:$1400
Official Launch Price: $1899
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1865.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 47 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.033 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.025 fps/$
1440p0.032 fps/$0.031 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.024 fps/$
4k0.024 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.019 fps/$0.018 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Pro VII

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 high, the Radeon Pro VII sets the ceiling at about 38 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 158 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 76% (FPS gap: 120 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Pro VII 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 63%
HighGPU Limits CPU 66%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 66%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 63%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 63%
HighGPU Limits CPU 69%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 69%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 72%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 72%
HighGPU Limits CPU 76%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 76%
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.

Elden Ring 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 i5-8400
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - Radeon Pro VII
gpu icon
13,264
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1070

Your CPU is 120% below recommended and your GPU is 2% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+120%vsrecommended

GPU

-2%vsrecommended

CPU

+198%vsminimum

GPU

+32%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i5-8400
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1070
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro VII run Elden Ring well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro VII will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 47 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Elden Ring?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1865.38 ($465.38 CPU + $1400 GPU). Your Radeon Pro VII is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($1400) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Elden Ring performance?

For Elden Ring, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro VII 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 Elden Ring?

Elden Ring 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 Elden Ring?

Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 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.

6How accurate are these Elden Ring FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro VII?

These Elden Ring 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.