WarframeFPS onRyzen AI Max PRO 380&GeForce RTX 4090

Warframe

Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.

Warframe - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low615 FPS
medium599 FPS
high434 FPS
ultra366 FPS
1440P
low465 FPS
medium352 FPS
high314 FPS
ultra284 FPS
4K
low308 FPS
medium251 FPS
high216 FPS
ultra173 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 366 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 284 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 173 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is 218% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p (low/high/ultra)), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p medium.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380:$400(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $400

Combo price: $2049. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 366 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.300 fps/$0.292 fps/$0.212 fps/$0.179 fps/$
1440p0.227 fps/$0.172 fps/$0.153 fps/$0.139 fps/$
4k0.150 fps/$0.122 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.084 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 205 FPS, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has headroom up to 320 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 115 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 12%
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 14%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 17%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 6%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 11%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 34%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 36%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU8% - 46%
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GPU44% - 81%
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Medium
CPU8% - 46%
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GPU44% - 81%
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High
CPU15% - 53%
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GPU54% - 86%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 53%
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GPU54% - 86%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU1% - 35%
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GPU52% - 88%
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Medium
CPU1% - 35%
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GPU52% - 88%
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High
CPU2% - 39%
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GPU87% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU2% - 39%
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GPU87% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU0% - 22%
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GPU48% - 85%
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Medium
CPU0% - 22%
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GPU48% - 85%
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High
CPU0% - 27%
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GPU83% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU0% - 27%
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GPU83% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 53% and GPU utilization between 44% and 100%. Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 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 66% at 1080p to 79% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 31% to 13%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (87-100%), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 stays at 20% (2-39%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 31% and GPU 66%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 19% and GPU 82%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 13% and GPU 79%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 14% (0-27%) and GPU 92% (83-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 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.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Warframe 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 AI Max PRO 380
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24,613
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 218% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+218%vsrecommended

GPU

+657%vsrecommended

CPU

+717%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 173 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 218% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2049 ($400 CPU (Rank #96 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Warframe performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?

Warframe 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 Warframe?

Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Warframe 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.