A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 144 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 67 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is 75% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 144 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.023 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 low, the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX sets the ceiling at about 192 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 250 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 58 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 5/12.
Your Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 23% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | 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.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU55% - 55% GPU39% - 87% <> | CPU52% - 55% <> GPU41% - 87% <> | CPU32% - 55% <> GPU41% - 94% <> | CPU32% - 55% <> GPU45% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU52% - 55% <> GPU40% - 90% <> | CPU50% - 55% <> GPU43% - 89% <> | CPU29% - 55% <> GPU43% - 97% <> | CPU29% - 55% <> GPU47% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU60% - 65% <> GPU46% - 90% <> | CPU57% - 65% <> GPU50% - 89% <> | CPU38% - 65% <> GPU50% - 97% <> | CPU39% - 65% <> GPU53% - 96% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 29% and 65% and GPU utilization between 39% and 97%. Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 66% at 1080p to 72% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 57%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 74% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX peaks at 62% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 49% and GPU 66%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 68%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 57% and GPU 72%. 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 52% (38-65%) and GPU 74% (50-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 75% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 75% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2949 ($1300 CPU (Rank #391 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($1300) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
For Baldur's Gate 3, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
