Monster Hunter Wilds FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 5600

Monster Hunter Wilds

A heavy RE Engine title using advanced geometry and global illumination. It has sparked discussion by listing Frame Generation as a requirement for 60 FPS in its recommended specs. An SSD is mandatory.

Monster Hunter Wilds - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low91 FPS
medium74 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1440P
low73 FPS
medium59 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium35 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra21 FPS

Performance Report

Monster Hunter Wilds

Radeon RX 5600 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 41 to 91 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 35 to 73 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 21 to 42 FPS.

⚠️Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 5600 is 13% below minimum GPU requirement for Monster Hunter Wilds. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 105% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 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 RX 5600:$150
Official Launch Price: $229
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $615.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 41 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.148 fps/$0.120 fps/$0.093 fps/$0.067 fps/$
1440p0.119 fps/$0.096 fps/$0.078 fps/$0.057 fps/$
4k0.068 fps/$0.057 fps/$0.047 fps/$0.034 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 5600

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 RX 5600 sets the ceiling at about 22 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 66 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 67% (FPS gap: 44 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 5600 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 53%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 55%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 53%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 55%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 56%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 59%
HighGPU Limits CPU 59%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 67%
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.

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 i5-10600
RecommendedCore i5-11600K
GPU - Radeon RX 5600
gpu icon
11,753
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2070 Super

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (13% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

+105%vsrecommended

GPU

-41%vsrecommended

CPU

+126%vsminimum

GPU

-13%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i5-11600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600 run Monster Hunter Wilds well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600 will struggle to run Monster Hunter Wilds at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 41 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Monster Hunter Wilds?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $615.38 ($465.38 CPU + $150 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 Monster Hunter Wilds performance?

For Monster Hunter Wilds, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 5600 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds 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 Monster Hunter Wilds?

Monster Hunter Wilds requires at minimum a Core i5-10600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1660 Super (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 140 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Monster Hunter Wilds FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600?

These Monster Hunter Wilds 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.