The 'COD HQ' ecosystem uses the IW 9.0 engine, which is very demanding on storage and VRAM, often exceeding 100GB in size. 12GB of RAM is the new minimum, and 8GB VRAM cards are starting to struggle at 1440p due to aggressive shader caching and high-fidelity assets.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 210 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 126 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 82 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 124% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 3060) for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The Xeon Gold 5117 is 30% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-6700K).
The Xeon Gold 5117 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k low, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 210 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.042 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 Gold 5117 sets the ceiling at about 322 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 489 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 34% (FPS gap: 167 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Xeon Gold 5117 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 34% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 31% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
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) | CPU69% - 91% <> GPU54% - 74% <> | CPU53% - 89% <> GPU74% - 92% <> | CPU53% - 89% <> GPU74% - 92% <> | CPU53% - 89% <> GPU74% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU70% - 84% <> GPU54% - 74% <> | CPU53% - 82% <> GPU74% - 92% <> | CPU53% - 82% <> GPU74% - 92% <> | CPU53% - 82% <> GPU74% - 92% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU64% - 75% <> GPU54% - 74% <> | CPU44% - 72% <> GPU77% - 93% <> | CPU44% - 72% <> GPU77% - 93% <> | CPU44% - 72% <> GPU77% - 93% <> |
The Xeon Gold 5117 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 44% and 91% and GPU utilization between 54% and 93%. Xeon Gold 5117 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 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 73% to 61%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 85% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon Gold 5117 peaks at 80% 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 73% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 70% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 61% and GPU 80%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 58% (44-72%) and GPU 85% (77-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon Gold 5117 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon Gold 5117 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 30% above and your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Xeon Gold 5117 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 82 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 124% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 30% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #446 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon Gold 5117 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.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 requires at minimum a Core i5-6600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 102 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-6700K and GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB RAM. Your Xeon Gold 5117 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 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.
