The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 178 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 107 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 539% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Xeon Gold 6554S is 755% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The Xeon Gold 6554S 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: $4485. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 178 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p low, the Xeon Gold 6554S sets the ceiling at about 292 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 404 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 28% (FPS gap: 112 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon Gold 6554S 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 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 CPU is 755% above and your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon Gold 6554S paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 539% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 755% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4485 ($2836 CPU + $1649 GPU). Your Xeon Gold 6554S provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the EPYC 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Xeon Gold 6554S is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Civilization VI performance right now. CPU 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.
Civilization VI 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.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Xeon Gold 6554S and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI 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.
