1Can the Xeon E5-2637 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Elden Ring well?
The Xeon E5-2637 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Elden Ring at smooth framerates.
Elden RingFPS onXeon E5-2637 v2&GeForce RTX 4090
Elden Ring
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
Performance Report
Elden Ring
GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E5-2637 v2
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Xeon E5-2637 v2 is 52% below minimum CPU requirement.
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Xeon E5-2637 v2 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Performance Limiter Analysis
Xeon E5-2637 v2|GeForce RTX 4090
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
📈Analysis
No limiter data is currently available for Elden Ring.
✅Verdict
Well Balanced
The Xeon E5-2637 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
🧩Detailed Breakdown
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | - | - | - | - |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | - | - | - | - |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | - | - | - | - |
1080p (Full HD)
1440p (2K QHD)
4K (Ultra HD)
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology
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.
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Xeon E5-2637 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU33% - 63% <> GPU40% - 67% <> | CPU30% - 59% <> GPU40% - 68% <> | CPU24% - 48% <> GPU40% - 67% <> | CPU26% - 49% <> GPU45% - 68% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU35% - 63% <> GPU40% - 68% <> | CPU32% - 59% <> GPU40% - 68% <> | CPU27% - 48% <> GPU40% - 68% <> | CPU19% - 40% <> GPU45% - 69% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU35% - 63% <> GPU45% - 79% <> | CPU32% - 58% <> GPU45% - 79% <> | CPU26% - 48% <> GPU45% - 79% <> | CPU18% - 39% <> GPU45% - 79% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU33% - 63%
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GPU40% - 67%
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Medium
CPU30% - 59%
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GPU40% - 68%
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High
CPU24% - 48%
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GPU40% - 67%
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Ultra
CPU26% - 49%
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GPU45% - 68%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU35% - 63%
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GPU40% - 68%
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Medium
CPU32% - 59%
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GPU40% - 68%
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High
CPU27% - 48%
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GPU40% - 68%
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Ultra
CPU19% - 40%
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GPU45% - 69%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU35% - 63%
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GPU45% - 79%
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Medium
CPU32% - 58%
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GPU45% - 79%
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High
CPU26% - 48%
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GPU45% - 79%
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Ultra
CPU18% - 39%
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GPU45% - 79%
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Performance Summary
The Xeon E5-2637 v2 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 18% and 63% and GPU utilization between 40% and 79%. Xeon E5-2637 v2 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 55% at 1080p to 62% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 42% to 40%.
Load Interpretation
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 62% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-2637 v2 peaks at 49% 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 42% and GPU 55%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 41% and GPU 55%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 62%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 49% (35-63%) and GPU 62% (45-79%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2637 v2 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2637 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.
Elden Ring 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 E5-2637 v2
6,492
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-8400
RecommendedCore i7-8700K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1070
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (52% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
-64%vsrecommended
+182%vsrecommended
-52%vsminimum
+279%vsminimum
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1070
Processor: Core i7-8700K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 60 GB
System: Windows 10
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Elden Ring?
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 Elden Ring performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Elden Ring. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Xeon E5-2637 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 Elden Ring?
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.
5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Elden Ring?
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
6How accurate are these Elden Ring FPS estimates for the Xeon E5-2637 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.