1Can the Xeon E5-2403 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Warframe at smooth framerates.
WarframeFPS onXeon E5-2403 v2&GeForce RTX 4090
Warframe
Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.
Performance Report
Warframe
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E5-2403 v2
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is 11% below minimum CPU requirement.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon E5-2403 v2 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
💰Value Analysis
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon E5-2403 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU40% - 65% <> GPU31% - 57% <> | CPU40% - 65% <> GPU31% - 57% <> | CPU35% - 64% <> GPU76% - 88% <> | CPU35% - 64% <> GPU76% - 88% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU37% - 60% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU26% - 56% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU26% - 56% <> GPU92% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU31% - 41% <> GPU43% - 59% <> | CPU31% - 41% <> GPU43% - 59% <> | CPU19% - 39% <> GPU89% - 96% <> | CPU19% - 39% <> GPU89% - 96% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU40% - 65%
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GPU31% - 57%
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Medium
CPU40% - 65%
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GPU31% - 57%
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High
CPU35% - 64%
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GPU76% - 88%
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Ultra
CPU35% - 64%
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GPU76% - 88%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU37% - 60%
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GPU46% - 60%
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Medium
CPU37% - 60%
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GPU46% - 60%
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High
CPU26% - 56%
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GPU92% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU26% - 56%
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GPU92% - 97%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU31% - 41%
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GPU43% - 59%
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Medium
CPU31% - 41%
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GPU43% - 59%
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High
CPU19% - 39%
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GPU89% - 96%
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Ultra
CPU19% - 39%
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GPU89% - 96%
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Performance Summary
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 65% and GPU utilization between 31% and 97%. Xeon E5-2403 v2 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 63% at 1080p to 72% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 51% to 33%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (92-97%), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 stays at 41% (26-56%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 51% and GPU 63%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 45% and GPU 74%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 33% and GPU 72%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 29% (19-39%) and GPU 92% (89-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2403 v2 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2403 v2 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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
Warframe Requirements Comparison
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.
CPU - Xeon E5-2403 v2
2,672
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (11% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
-65%vsrecommended
+657%vsrecommended
-11%vsminimum
+2070%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Warframe?
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1710 ($61 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Warframe performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Warframe. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon E5-2403 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?
Warframe 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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Warframe?
Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the Xeon E5-2403 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090?
These Warframe 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.