A dense RPG where Act 3 becomes a CPU stress test due to the high number of NPCs. An SSD is vital for loading times. 16GB of RAM is recommended, and the game benefits greatly from upscaling tech like DLSS and FSR.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 117 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 94 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Baldur's Gate 3. The Xeon D-1733NT is 16% below recommended, but 150% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Xeon D-1733NT sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p (medium/high), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 117 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 64 FPS, while the Xeon D-1733NT has headroom up to 90 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon D-1733NT frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 29% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
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) | CPU69% - 100% <> GPU38% - 39% <> | CPU64% - 100% <> GPU40% - 44% <> | CPU42% - 100% <> GPU41% - 54% <> | CPU45% - 100% <> GPU48% - 57% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU67% - 100% <> GPU39% - 44% <> | CPU62% - 100% <> GPU41% - 49% <> | CPU40% - 100% <> GPU42% - 57% <> | CPU43% - 100% <> GPU49% - 66% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU68% - 100% <> GPU46% - 86% <> | CPU63% - 100% <> GPU49% - 88% <> | CPU42% - 100% <> GPU50% - 91% <> | CPU46% - 100% <> GPU57% - 91% <> |
The Xeon D-1733NT + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 40% and 100% and GPU utilization between 38% and 91%. Xeon D-1733NT stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 45% at 1080p to 70% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 77% to 78%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 74% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon D-1733NT peaks at 84% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 77% and GPU 45%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 77% and GPU 49%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 78% and GPU 70%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 73% (46-100%) and GPU 74% (57-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon D-1733NT remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon D-1733NT and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 16% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon D-1733NT paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Baldur's Gate 3 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 16% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #219 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.
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 Baldur's Gate 3 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra.
Baldur's Gate 3 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 requires at minimum a Core i5-4690 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Baldur's Gate 3 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.
