A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 157 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 128 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 81 FPS.
The Radeon RX 7600 XT is 22% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 78% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high)), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/high)), the Radeon RX 7600 XT becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, all 1440p settings, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $795.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 157 FPS, equivalent to 0.2 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.272 fps/$ | 0.249 fps/$ | 0.220 fps/$ | 0.197 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.245 fps/$ | 0.204 fps/$ | 0.172 fps/$ | 0.161 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.161 fps/$ | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.102 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 low, the Radeon RX 7600 XT sets the ceiling at about 159 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 182 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 4/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 7600 XT stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% |
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 78% above and your GPU is 22% 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 7600 XT can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 81 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 22% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 78% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $795.38 ($465.38 CPU + $330 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 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 7600 XT 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: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high.
Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 7600 XT both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Path of Exile 2 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.
