Performance Summary
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 22% and 95% and GPU utilization between 58% and 98%. Ryzen Threadripper 9980X reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 67% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 85% to 32%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-98%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X stays at 32% (22-42%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 85% and GPU 67%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 32% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 48% (34-61%) and GPU 91% (88-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 9980X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Ryzen Threadripper 9980X: 85% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 98% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.