Call of Duty: WarzoneFPS onRyzen Threadripper 9980X&GeForce RTX 4090

Call of Duty: Warzone

A popular competitive game featuring high-intensity action and tactical gameplay.

Call of Duty: Warzone - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low314 FPS
medium294 FPS
high251 FPS
ultra225 FPS
1440P
low313 FPS
medium283 FPS
high237 FPS
ultra211 FPS
4K
low245 FPS
medium218 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra131 FPS

Performance Report

Call of Duty: Warzone

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 225 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 211 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 131 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 535% above the recommended GPU (Unknown GPU) for Call of Duty: Warzone. The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is 1676% above the recommended CPU (Unknown CPU).

AI Acceleration

Call of Duty: Warzone supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p high), the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X:$4999(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $4999

Combo price: $6648. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 225 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.047 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.038 fps/$0.034 fps/$
1440p0.047 fps/$0.043 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.032 fps/$
4k0.037 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.020 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 203 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has headroom up to 226 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 5/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 7%
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 6%
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 7%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 10%
HighGPU Limits CPU 8%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 6%
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.

Call of Duty: Warzone 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 9980X
cpu icon
142,069
Your Score
MinimumUnknown CPU
MinimumUnknown CPU
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumUnknown GPU
MinimumUnknown GPU

Your CPU is 1676% above and your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+1676%vsrecommended

GPU

+535%vsrecommended

CPU

+4636%vsminimum

GPU

+3711%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 8GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: Unknown GPU
Processor: Unknown CPU
Memory: 16GB
Disk Space: Unknown
System: Windows 10/11

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Call of Duty: Warzone well?

Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Warzone smoothly up to 4k achieving around 131 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 535% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1676% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Call of Duty: Warzone?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $6648 ($4999 CPU (Rank #383 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 Call of Duty: Warzone 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 Call of Duty: Warzone performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Yes! Call of Duty: Warzone supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Call of Duty: Warzone?

Call of Duty: Warzone requires at minimum a Unknown CPU (CPU) and Unknown GPU (GPU) with 8GB RAM and Unknown storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Unknown CPU and Unknown GPU with 16GB RAM. Your Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Call of Duty: Warzone FPS estimates for the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Call of Duty: Warzone 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.