Garry's Mod FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

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
low538 FPS
medium494 FPS
high442 FPS
ultra332 FPS
1440P
low478 FPS
medium398 FPS
high332 FPS
ultra249 FPS
4K
low332 FPS
medium265 FPS
high221 FPS
ultra166 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 332 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 249 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 166 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is 345% 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

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo:$4999
Official Launch Price: $4999
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $5464.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 332 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.098 fps/$0.090 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.061 fps/$
1440p0.087 fps/$0.073 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.046 fps/$
4k0.061 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.040 fps/$0.030 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

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 Pro W6800X Duo sets the ceiling at about 166 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 367 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 55% (FPS gap: 201 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 21%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 17%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 24%
HighGPU Limits CPU 36%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 49%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 32%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 37%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 55%
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 - Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
gpu icon
14,742
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 203% above and your GPU is 345% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+203%vsrecommended

GPU

+345%vsrecommended

CPU

+1232%vsminimum

GPU

+4367%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 Radeon Pro W6800X Duo run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 166 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 345% 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 $5464.38 ($465.38 CPU + $4999 GPU). Your Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($4999) 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 Garry's Mod performance?

For Garry's Mod, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 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 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 Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 Radeon Pro W6800X Duo?

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.