The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 312 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 207 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 140 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 539% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 823% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
Civilization VI 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 Threadripper 3960X sets the FPS ceiling at all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1734. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 312 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.250 fps/$ | 0.227 fps/$ | 0.216 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.169 fps/$ | 0.161 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.081 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 medium, the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X sets the ceiling at about 210 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 234 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 24 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
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 823% above and your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 140 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 823% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1734 ($85 CPU (Rank #4 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a great upgrade option for around $1499 (Rank #297 for value).
Your Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Civilization VI performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
