PhasmophobiaFPS onRyzen Threadripper 1900X&GeForce RTX 4090

Phasmophobia

VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.

Phasmophobia - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low421 FPS
medium421 FPS
high382 FPS
ultra333 FPS
1440P
low387 FPS
medium371 FPS
high330 FPS
ultra264 FPS
4K
low179 FPS
medium180 FPS
high147 FPS
ultra123 FPS

Performance Report

Phasmophobia

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 333 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 264 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 123 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is 5% below recommended, but 28% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p low, all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X:$116(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $549

Combo price: $1765. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 333 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.239 fps/$0.239 fps/$0.216 fps/$0.189 fps/$
1440p0.219 fps/$0.210 fps/$0.187 fps/$0.150 fps/$
4k0.101 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.083 fps/$0.070 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 276 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has headroom up to 333 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 57 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 7%
HighGPU Limits CPU 14%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 17%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighGPU Limits CPU 10%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 13%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

Phasmophobia 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 Threadripper 1900X
cpu icon
16,829
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-4590
RecommendedCore i5-10600
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 5% below recommended and your GPU is 167% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-5%vsrecommended

GPU

+167%vsrecommended

CPU

+28%vsminimum

GPU

+295%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4590
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Phasmophobia well?

Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 123 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 5% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1765 ($116 CPU (Rank #278 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 Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Phasmophobia?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Phasmophobia?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Phasmophobia FPS estimates for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.