PhasmophobiaFPS onRyzen Threadripper 9980X&GeForce RTX 4090

Phasmophobia

VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.

Phasmophobia - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low503 FPS
medium423 FPS
high369 FPS
ultra347 FPS
1440P
low470 FPS
medium402 FPS
high357 FPS
ultra321 FPS
4K
low265 FPS
medium245 FPS
high202 FPS
ultra186 FPS

Performance Report

Phasmophobia

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 347 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 321 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 186 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is 703% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).

AI Acceleration

Phasmophobia 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.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰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 347 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.076 fps/$0.064 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.052 fps/$
1440p0.071 fps/$0.060 fps/$0.054 fps/$0.048 fps/$
4k0.040 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.030 fps/$0.028 fps/$

* 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 low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 188 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X has headroom up to 265 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 77 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 15%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 10%
HighGPU Limits CPU 12%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 12%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 15%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 10%
HighGPU Limits CPU 12%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 16%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 24%
HighGPU Limits CPU 25%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
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.

Phasmophobia 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
MinimumCore i5-4590
RecommendedCore i5-10600
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 703% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+703%vsrecommended

GPU

+167%vsrecommended

CPU

+981%vsminimum

GPU

+295%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-4590
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060
Processor: Core i5-10600
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 21 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Phasmophobia well?

Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 186 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 703% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Phasmophobia?

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 Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Phasmophobia?

Phasmophobia 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. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling and FSR Upscaling and XeSS, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Phasmophobia?

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 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Phasmophobia FPS estimates for the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.