VR support requires stronger hardware. The game also uses the CPU for voice recognition processing, adding a unique load.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 248 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 248 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 157 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Xeon E7450 is 24% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings), the Xeon E7450 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 248 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.143 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.142 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Xeon E7450 sets the ceiling at about 248 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 429 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 42% (FPS gap: 181 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E7450 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 42% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 18% | GPU Limits CPU 12% |
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.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (24% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Xeon E7450 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 157 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 44% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU + $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 Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E7450 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. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Phasmophobia 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.
Phasmophobia requires at minimum a Core i5-4590 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 21 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 8 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Phasmophobia 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.
