WarframeFPS onXeon E7-4809 v2&GeForce RTX 4090

Warframe

Runs on the incredibly optimized Evolution Engine. It can be heavy in open-world areas and CPU-limited in horde modes with many enemies, but generally runs well on a wide range of hardware.

Warframe - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low412 FPS
medium372 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra212 FPS
1440P
low299 FPS
medium236 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra163 FPS
4K
low188 FPS
medium146 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra92 FPS

Performance Report

Warframe

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon E7-4809 v2
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 212 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 163 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 92 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 657% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1050) for Warframe. The Xeon E7-4809 v2 is 113% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4460).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon E7-4809 v2 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 4k low.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon E7-4809 v2|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Xeon E7-4809 v2 sets the ceiling at about 213 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 409 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 48% (FPS gap: 196 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon E7-4809 v2 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 41%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 38%
HighCPU Limits GPU 44%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 48%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 23%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 25%
HighCPU Limits GPU 28%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 35%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 6%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 14%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 18%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Warframe 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 E7-4809 v2
cpu icon
16,471
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-860
RecommendedCore i5-4460
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1050

Your CPU is 113% above and your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+113%vsrecommended

GPU

+657%vsrecommended

CPU

+447%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i7-860
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB
System: Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1050
Processor: Core i5-4460
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 50 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Xeon E7-4809 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Warframe well?

Yes, the Xeon E7-4809 v2 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Warframe smoothly up to 4k achieving around 92 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 657% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 113% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Warframe?

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 Warframe performance?

For Warframe, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E7-4809 v2 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 medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Warframe?

Warframe 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 Warframe?

Warframe requires at minimum a Core i7-860 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 50 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4460 and GeForce GTX 1050 with 8 GB RAM. Your Xeon E7-4809 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Warframe FPS estimates for the Xeon E7-4809 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Warframe 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.