Optimized to run on laptops, it is largely CPU-limited by the simulation. Installing many DLCs and expansions significantly increases RAM and storage load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 139 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 66 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 2113% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 650) for The Sims 4. The Xeon E5-2680 is 24% below recommended, but 45% above minimum.
The Xeon E5-2680 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2740. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 139 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 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 E5-2680 sets the ceiling at about 225 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 476 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 53% (FPS gap: 251 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E5-2680 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 53% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
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 24% below recommended and your GPU is 2113% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-2680 paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run The Sims 4 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 66 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 2113% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 24% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2740 ($40 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 The Sims 4, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2680 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, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 requires at minimum a Core i3-3220 (CPU) and GeForce 6600 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 650 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 The Sims 4 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.
