The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 64 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 52 to 96 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 29 to 60 FPS.
The Radeon RX 5500M is 0% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 573% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The Radeon RX 5500M 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $565.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 64 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.251 fps/$ | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.051 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 4k high, the Radeon RX 5500M sets the ceiling at about 37 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 147 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 75% (FPS gap: 110 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 5500M 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 46% | GPU Limits CPU 53% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 59% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 75% |
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 573% above and your GPU is 0% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 5500M can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 0% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 573% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $565.38 ($465.38 CPU + $100 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 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Civilization VI, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 5500M 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.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5500M both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
