Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
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 129 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 125 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 119 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 188% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Xeon E-2456 is 14% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
The Xeon E-2456 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2989. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 129 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Xeon E-2456 sets the ceiling at about 200 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 216 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 16 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Xeon E-2456 and GeForce RTX 5090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 14% above and your GPU is 188% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
+14%vsrecommended
+188%vsrecommended
+54%vsminimum
+286%vsminimum
Yes, the Xeon E-2456 paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Elden Ring smoothly up to 4k achieving around 119 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 188% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 14% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2989 ($289 CPU + $2700 GPU). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the EPYC 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).
For Elden Ring, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E-2456 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Xeon E-2456 and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Elden Ring 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.
