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 196 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 160 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 116 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is 46% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/high)), the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k ultra), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p ultra, 4k medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2149. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 201 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 sets the ceiling at about 196 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 247 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 51 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
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.
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 46% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 116 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 46% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2149 ($500 CPU (Rank #86 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 8940HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #23 for value).
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 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: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k high. GPU fully utilized at: 4k ultra.
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 AI 9 HX PRO 370 and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
