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 153 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 121 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9070 is 80% 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)), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra, 4k (low/medium)), the Radeon RX 9070 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1015.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 153 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.208 fps/$ | 0.193 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.190 fps/$ | 0.161 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.074 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 1080p low, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the ceiling at about 280 FPS, while the Radeon RX 9070 could reach 312 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 2/12 cells, GPU limits 5/12, balanced 5/12.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 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% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 10% |
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 80% 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 RX 9070 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 80% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 78% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1015.38 ($465.38 CPU + $550 GPU). Your Radeon RX 9070 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 9070 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Path of Exile 2 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium.
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 9070 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.
