Capped at 60 FPS, Elden Ring doesn't need ultra-high-end hardware for high frame rates, but its seamless open world demands an efficient memory subsystem. While shader compilation issues have been improved, it still relies heavily on single-thread CPU performance.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 67 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1070) for Elden Ring. The Xeon Gold 5220 is 35% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700K).
The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.
At 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 59 FPS, while the Xeon Gold 5220 has headroom up to 131 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 55% (FPS gap: 72 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Gold 5220 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 43% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 44% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 42% |
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) | CPU18% - 60% <> GPU26% - 50% <> | CPU15% - 56% <> GPU25% - 50% <> | CPU12% - 44% <> GPU26% - 50% <> | CPU9% - 28% <> GPU26% - 51% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU19% - 59% <> GPU26% - 50% <> | CPU15% - 55% <> GPU26% - 50% <> | CPU13% - 43% <> GPU26% - 50% <> | CPU8% - 25% <> GPU26% - 51% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU18% - 58% <> GPU19% - 64% <> | CPU15% - 55% <> GPU19% - 64% <> | CPU14% - 43% <> GPU19% - 64% <> | CPU9% - 28% <> GPU19% - 64% <> |
The Xeon Gold 5220 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 8% and 60% and GPU utilization between 19% and 64%. Xeon Gold 5220 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 38% at 1080p to 42% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 30% to 30%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 42% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon Gold 5220 peaks at 39% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 30% and GPU 38%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 30% and GPU 38%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 42%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 38% (18-58%) and GPU 42% (19-64%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon Gold 5220 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon Gold 5220 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 35% above and your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Xeon Gold 5220 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Elden Ring smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 64 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 35% above the recommended requirements.
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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Elden Ring performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.
Elden Ring 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.
Elden Ring requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700K and GeForce GTX 1070 with 16 GB RAM. Your Xeon Gold 5220 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Elden Ring 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.
