1Can the Xeon E5-2609 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Garry's Mod well?
The Xeon E5-2609 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Garry's Mod at smooth framerates.
Garry's ModFPS onXeon E5-2609 v4&GeForce RTX 4090
Garry's Mod
A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.
Performance Report
Garry's Mod
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E5-2609 v4
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1051% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Xeon E5-2609 v4 is 59% below recommended, but 81% above minimum.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon E5-2609 v4 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon E5-2609 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU46% - 60% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU46% - 60% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU46% - 60% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU43% - 59% <> GPU3% - 17% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU38% - 53% <> GPU3% - 17% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU41% - 54% <> GPU3% - 17% <> | CPU38% - 53% <> GPU3% - 17% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU46% - 60%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Medium
CPU46% - 60%
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GPU3% - 17%
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High
CPU46% - 60%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Ultra
CPU43% - 59%
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GPU3% - 17%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Medium
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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High
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 53%
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GPU3% - 17%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Medium
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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High
CPU41% - 54%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 53%
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GPU3% - 17%
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Performance Summary
The Xeon E5-2609 v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 38% and 60% and GPU utilization between 3% and 17%. Xeon E5-2609 v4 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 10% at 1080p to 10% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 53% to 48%.
Load Interpretation
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 10% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-2609 v4 peaks at 53% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 53% and GPU 10%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 48% and GPU 10%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 48% and GPU 10%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 53% (46-60%) and GPU 10% (3-17%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2609 v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2609 v4 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.
Garry's Mod 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 E5-2609 v4
5,418
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750
Your CPU is 59% below recommended and your GPU is 1051% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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+81%vsminimum
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Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Garry's Mod performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Garry's Mod. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon E5-2609 v4 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 Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 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.
6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Xeon E5-2609 v4 and GeForce RTX 4090?
These Garry's Mod 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.