Extremely lightweight. The main requirement is a stable network connection. It runs on almost anything with a screen.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 66 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 42 to 50 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 40 to 46 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 2070% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for Among Us. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is 1069% above the recommended CPU (Core i3-4330).
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $9648. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 66 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.007 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.005 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX sets the ceiling at about 92 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 318 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 226 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 70% | CPU Limits GPU 70% | CPU Limits GPU 71% | CPU Limits GPU 71% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 47% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 46% |
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.
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 1069% above and your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Among Us smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2070% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1069% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $9648 ($7999 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 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.
Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX 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 Among Us performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Among Us 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.
Among Us requires at minimum a Core i3-4330 (CPU) and GeForce GT 610 (GPU) with 1 GB RAM and 250 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3-4330 and GeForce GTX 650 with 4 GB RAM. Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Among Us 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.
