VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 309 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 289 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 181 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is 461% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1440p ultra, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 309 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 188 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has headroom up to 253 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 65 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 7/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 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 | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 24% |
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.
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 461% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 181 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 461% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3849 ($2200 CPU (Rank #354 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.
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: 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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.
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 Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
