Baldur's Gate 3 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX 6000 Ada Generation

Baldur's Gate 3

A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.

Baldur's Gate 3 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low314 FPS
medium269 FPS
high196 FPS
ultra155 FPS
1440P
low202 FPS
medium173 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra112 FPS
4K
low132 FPS
medium118 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra91 FPS

Performance Report

Baldur's Gate 3

RTX 6000 Ada Generation + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 155 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 112 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 91 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX 6000 Ada Generation is 73% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p ultra, while the RTX 6000 Ada Generation still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

RTX 6000 Ada Generation:$5500
Official Launch Price: $6799
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $5965.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 155 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.053 fps/$0.045 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.026 fps/$
1440p0.034 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.019 fps/$
4k0.022 fps/$0.020 fps/$0.018 fps/$0.015 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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

This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Baldur's Gate 3. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 314 FPS.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 6000 Ada Generation stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

Baldur's Gate 3 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 i5-4690
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - RTX 6000 Ada Generation
gpu icon
28,454
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 126% above and your GPU is 73% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+126%vsrecommended

GPU

+73%vsrecommended

CPU

+573%vsminimum

GPU

+195%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4690
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 150 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 6000 Ada Generation run Baldur's Gate 3 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX 6000 Ada Generation can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 91 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 73% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 126% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Baldur's Gate 3?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $5965.38 ($465.38 CPU + $5500 GPU). Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #4 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Baldur's Gate 3 performance?

Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 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 Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 6000 Ada Generation both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Baldur's Gate 3 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 6000 Ada Generation?

These Baldur's Gate 3 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.