A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 91 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 73 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Xeon E5-4669 v4 is 22% below recommended, but 87% above minimum.
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 91 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 sets the ceiling at about 56 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 165 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 66% (FPS gap: 109 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E5-4669 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 53% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 61% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 62% | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 65% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 65% | CPU Limits GPU 66% | CPU Limits GPU 64% | CPU Limits GPU 65% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU67% - 74% <> GPU51% - 69% <> | CPU62% - 66% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU62% - 66% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU55% - 64% <> GPU79% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU44% - 51% <> GPU51% - 69% <> | CPU33% - 50% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU33% - 50% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU28% - 51% <> GPU79% - 89% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU33% - 35% <> GPU51% - 69% <> | CPU24% - 32% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU24% - 32% <> GPU79% - 89% <> | CPU18% - 33% <> GPU79% - 89% <> |
The Xeon E5-4669 v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 18% and 74% and GPU utilization between 51% and 90%. Xeon E5-4669 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 78% at 1080p to 78% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 65% to 29%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 84% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 peaks at 70% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 65% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 43% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 29% and GPU 78%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 64% (62-66%) and GPU 84% (79-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-4669 v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-4669 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.
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 22% below recommended and your GPU is 170% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-4669 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 22% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #541 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-4669 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.
Path of Exile 2 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.
Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 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 Path of Exile 2 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.
