Garry's Mod FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Titan X Pascal

Garry's Mod

A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.

Garry's Mod - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low425 FPS
medium376 FPS
high327 FPS
ultra299 FPS
1440P
low379 FPS
medium343 FPS
high296 FPS
ultra231 FPS
4K
low261 FPS
medium233 FPS
high187 FPS
ultra154 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

Titan X Pascal + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 299 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 231 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 154 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Titan X Pascal is 312% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 203% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Titan X Pascal 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:

Titan X Pascal:$200
Official Launch Price: $1199
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $665.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 299 FPS, equivalent to 0.45 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.639 fps/$0.565 fps/$0.491 fps/$0.449 fps/$
1440p0.570 fps/$0.515 fps/$0.445 fps/$0.347 fps/$
4k0.392 fps/$0.350 fps/$0.281 fps/$0.231 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Titan X Pascal

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 Titan X Pascal sets the ceiling at about 154 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 367 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 58% (FPS gap: 213 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Titan X Pascal 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 24%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 26%
HighGPU Limits CPU 35%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 43%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 26%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 29%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 53%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 38%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 42%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 58%
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.

Garry's Mod 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
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - Titan X Pascal
gpu icon
13,660
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 203% above and your GPU is 312% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+203%vsrecommended

GPU

+312%vsrecommended

CPU

+1232%vsminimum

GPU

+4039%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 6 series
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 5 GB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 750
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Titan X Pascal run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Titan X Pascal can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 154 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 312% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 203% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $665.38 ($465.38 CPU + $200 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 GeForce RTX 3070 for around $499 (Rank #137 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Garry's Mod performance?

For Garry's Mod, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Titan X Pascal 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Titan X Pascal both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Titan X Pascal?

These Garry's Mod 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.