Built for massive sieges, this MMO creates a significant CPU bottleneck in large battles. 16GB of RAM is the minimum, setting a standard for next-gen MMOs.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 154 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 129 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 91 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 183% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Throne and Liberty. The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is 455% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-11600K).
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (low/medium), 1440p (low/medium), 4k (low/medium), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), 4k (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4091. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 154 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X sets the ceiling at about 165 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 186 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 21 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced | 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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU58% - 62% <> GPU76% - 100% <> | CPU47% - 66% <> GPU88% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 66% <> GPU88% - 97% <> | CPU27% - 55% <> GPU87% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU49% - 56% <> GPU78% - 100% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU91% - 98% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU91% - 98% <> | CPU11% - 46% <> GPU91% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU50% - 69% <> GPU73% - 100% <> | CPU36% - 70% <> GPU88% - 100% <> | CPU36% - 70% <> GPU88% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 69% <> GPU88% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 70% and GPU utilization between 73% and 100%. Ryzen Threadripper 9970X stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 53% to 53%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 95% usage (91-99%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X stays at 28% (11-46%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 53% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 53% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (58-62%) and GPU 88% (76-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 9970X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 95% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 455% above and your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 9970X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Throne and Liberty smoothly up to 4k achieving around 91 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 183% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 455% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4091 ($2442 CPU (Rank #361 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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 9980X is a great upgrade option for around $4999 (Rank #383 for value).
Your Ryzen Threadripper 9970X 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 Throne and Liberty performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 4k low, 4k medium.
Throne and Liberty 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.
Throne and Liberty requires at minimum a Core i5-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 63 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-11600K and GeForce GTX 1660 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Throne and Liberty 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.
