Civilization VIFPS onRyzen 7 PRO 3700&GeForce RTX 4090

Civilization VI

The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.

Civilization VI - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low337 FPS
medium295 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra221 FPS
1440P
low188 FPS
medium163 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra117 FPS
4K
low138 FPS
medium118 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra83 FPS

Performance Report

Civilization VI

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 221 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 117 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 539% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is 284% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).

AI Acceleration

Civilization VI supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700:$330(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $329

Combo price: $1979. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 221 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.170 fps/$0.149 fps/$0.131 fps/$0.112 fps/$
1440p0.095 fps/$0.082 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.059 fps/$
4k0.070 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.051 fps/$0.042 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k low, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 sets the ceiling at about 138 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 169 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 18% (FPS gap: 31 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 13%
HighCPU Limits GPU 13%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 18%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 18%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 14%
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, not generic utilization heuristics.

Civilization VI 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 PRO 3700
cpu icon
22,777
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-2120
RecommendedCore i5-4xxx
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTS 450
RecommendedGeForce GTX 770

Your CPU is 284% above and your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+284%vsrecommended

GPU

+539%vsrecommended

CPU

+1051%vsminimum

GPU

+2751%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTS 450
Processor: Core i3-2120
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 12 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 770
Processor: Core i5-4xxx
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 16 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Civilization VI well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 284% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Civilization VI?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1979 ($330 CPU (Rank #283 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Civilization VI performance?

For Civilization VI, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Civilization VI?

Civilization VI currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Civilization VI?

Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Civilization VI FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Civilization VI 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.