VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 276 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 250 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 157 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Xeon 6349P is 47% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p low, all 4k settings, while the Xeon 6349P still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra).
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 176 FPS, while the Xeon 6349P has headroom up to 247 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 71 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon 6349P frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 26% | GPU Limits CPU 24% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU0% - 22% <> GPU49% - 90% <> | CPU0% - 22% <> GPU49% - 90% <> | CPU16% - 41% <> GPU70% - 94% <> | CPU24% - 48% <> GPU81% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 12% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU0% - 12% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU7% - 23% <> GPU82% - 96% <> | CPU7% - 26% <> GPU90% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 14% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU0% - 14% <> GPU53% - 91% <> | CPU7% - 26% <> GPU84% - 99% <> | CPU9% - 29% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Xeon 6349P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 48% and GPU utilization between 49% and 100%. Xeon 6349P keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 78% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 12%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Xeon 6349P stays at 19% (9-29%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 22% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 11% and GPU 81%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 12% and GPU 84%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 36% (24-48%) and GPU 88% (81-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon 6349P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Xeon 6349P still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 47% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Xeon 6349P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 157 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 47% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
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 low, 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia 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.
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 Xeon 6349P and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
