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 346 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 292 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 142 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Xeon E-2246G is 22% below recommended, but 5% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium), 1440p low), the Xeon E-2246G sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (high/ultra), 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1917. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 346 FPS, equivalent to 0.18 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.180 fps/$ | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.152 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.074 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 low, the Xeon E-2246G sets the ceiling at about 346 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 427 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 19% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 8/12, balanced 1/12.
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 19% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 15% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
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 22% below recommended and your GPU is 167% 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 Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 142 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 22% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1917 ($268 CPU (Rank #242 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 Phasmophobia performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
