Known to slow down in the late game due to the exponential number of unit calculations. Single-core CPU speed is the most important factor for performance.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 71 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 65 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 33 to 87 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 870% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 570) for Hearts of Iron IV. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 is 624% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-750).
Hearts of Iron IV 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.
The Ryzen Embedded V2748 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2008. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 71 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 sets the ceiling at about 33 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 87 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 54 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 7% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 35% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 62% |
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 624% above and your GPU is 870% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Embedded V2748 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hearts of Iron IV smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 870% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 624% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2008 ($359 CPU (Rank #341 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).
For Hearts of Iron IV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Embedded V2748 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Hearts of Iron IV 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.
Hearts of Iron IV requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q9400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 470 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 2 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-750 and GeForce GTX 570 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen Embedded V2748 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Hearts of Iron IV 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.
