VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 319 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 286 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 143 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 9 5900X is 120% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
No significant bottleneck detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Ryzen 9 5900X operate in balance across all tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 319 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.218 fps/$ | 0.200 fps/$ | 0.170 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.205 fps/$ | 0.189 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1440p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 270 FPS, while the Ryzen 9 5900X has headroom up to 286 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 6% (FPS gap: 16 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 1/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 11/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Ryzen 9 5900X and GeForce RTX 4090 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) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 13% <> GPU51% - 90% <> | CPU0% - 13% <> GPU51% - 90% <> | CPU11% - 30% <> GPU64% - 91% <> | CPU22% - 36% <> GPU71% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 5% <> GPU54% - 90% <> | CPU0% - 5% <> GPU54% - 90% <> | CPU3% - 12% <> GPU72% - 92% <> | CPU5% - 14% <> GPU77% - 87% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 6% <> GPU54% - 91% <> | CPU0% - 6% <> GPU54% - 91% <> | CPU3% - 15% <> GPU75% - 95% <> | CPU7% - 18% <> GPU85% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 9 5900X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 36% and GPU utilization between 51% and 99%. Ryzen 9 5900X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 75% at 1080p to 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 15% to 7%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 92% usage (85-99%), while the Ryzen 9 5900X stays at 12% (7-18%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 15% and GPU 75%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 6% and GPU 77%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 7% and GPU 80%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 9% (3-15%) and GPU 85% (75-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 9 5900X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 9 5900X and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 120% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 143 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 120% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #156 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Phasmophobia. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen 9 5900X and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 9 5900X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Phasmophobia 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.
