Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 369 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 294 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 196 FPS.
The Radeon Pro W6900X is 246% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 417% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).
The Radeon Pro W6900X sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), all 1440p settings, 4k ultra, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $5465.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 369 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 1440p medium, the Radeon Pro W6900X sets the ceiling at about 470 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 678 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 31% (FPS gap: 208 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon Pro W6900X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 31% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 31% | GPU Limits CPU 31% |
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.
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.
Your CPU is 417% above and your GPU is 246% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon Pro W6900X can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 196 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 246% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 417% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5465.38 ($465.38 CPU + $5000 GPU). Your Radeon Pro W6900X is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($5000) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.
For Warframe, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro W6900X 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Warframe 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.
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon Pro W6900X both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Warframe 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.
