A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 109 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 98 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 69 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Xeon E-2246G is 38% below recommended, but 47% above minimum.
The Xeon E-2246G determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1917. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 109 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Xeon E-2246G sets the ceiling at about 109 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 229 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 52% (FPS gap: 120 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E-2246G 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 38% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 52% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 35% |
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.
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 38% below recommended and your GPU is 170% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E-2246G paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 38% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1917 ($268 CPU (Rank #242 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E-2246G is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited 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.
Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 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 Path of Exile 2 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.
