A continuous open world with player-built structures creates a heavy streaming load. It scales well but recommends 6GB+ VRAM for higher settings.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 54 to 139 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 49 to 111 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 71 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Once Human. The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is 118% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-7700).
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
At 4k ultra, the Xeon E5-2699A v4 sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 106 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 70% (FPS gap: 74 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E5-2699A v4 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 54% | CPU Limits GPU 65% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 62% | CPU Limits GPU 67% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 64% | CPU Limits GPU 67% | CPU Limits GPU 70% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU70% - 71% <> GPU57% - 68% <> | CPU70% - 71% <> GPU57% - 68% <> | CPU53% - 70% <> GPU72% - 82% <> | CPU53% - 70% <> GPU72% - 82% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU58% - 70% <> | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU58% - 70% <> | CPU32% - 70% <> GPU77% - 88% <> | CPU32% - 70% <> GPU77% - 88% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU47% - 71% <> GPU56% - 70% <> | CPU47% - 71% <> GPU56% - 70% <> | CPU31% - 71% <> GPU76% - 88% <> | CPU31% - 71% <> GPU76% - 88% <> |
The Xeon E5-2699A v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 31% and 71% and GPU utilization between 56% and 88%. Xeon E5-2699A v4 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 70% at 1080p to 73% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 66% to 55%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 82% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-2699A v4 peaks at 70% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 66% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 55% and GPU 73%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 55% and GPU 73%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 51% (32-70%) and GPU 82% (77-88%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2699A v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2699A v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 118% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Xeon E5-2699A v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Once Human at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 54 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
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.
For Once Human, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Once Human 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.
Once Human requires at minimum a Core i5-4460 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 750 Ti (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 55 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-7700 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Xeon E5-2699A v4 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Once Human 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.
