Garry's ModFPS onXeon Max 9480&GeForce RTX 4090

Garry's Mod

A Source engine sandbox where performance depends entirely on the mods and contraptions you spawn. RAM errors are common on systems with only 4GB.

Garry's Mod - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low495 FPS
medium419 FPS
high377 FPS
ultra315 FPS
1440P
low348 FPS
medium303 FPS
high275 FPS
ultra240 FPS
4K
low283 FPS
medium263 FPS
high242 FPS
ultra198 FPS

Performance Report

Garry's Mod

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon Max 9480
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 315 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 240 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 198 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1051% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 750) for Garry's Mod. The Xeon Max 9480 is 528% above the recommended CPU (Core i5).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Xeon Max 9480 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon Max 9480:$12980(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $12980

Combo price: $14629. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 315 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.034 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.026 fps/$0.022 fps/$
1440p0.024 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.019 fps/$0.016 fps/$
4k0.019 fps/$0.018 fps/$0.017 fps/$0.014 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon Max 9480|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p high, the Xeon Max 9480 sets the ceiling at about 275 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 469 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 41% (FPS gap: 194 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Xeon Max 9480 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 17%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 23%
HighCPU Limits GPU 25%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 29%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 39%
HighCPU Limits GPU 41%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 41%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 36%
HighCPU Limits GPU 39%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 35%
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.

Garry's Mod 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 Max 9480
cpu icon
82,913
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore i5
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 6 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 750

Your CPU is 528% above and your GPU is 1051% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+528%vsrecommended

GPU

+1051%vsrecommended

CPU

+2664%vsminimum

GPU

+11449%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 6 series
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 5 GB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 750
Processor: Core i5
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Xeon Max 9480 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Garry's Mod well?

Yes, the Xeon Max 9480 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Garry's Mod smoothly up to 4k achieving around 198 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1051% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 528% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Garry's Mod?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $14629 ($12980 CPU (Rank #529 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon Max 9480 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 9455P is a great upgrade option for around $4819 (Rank #344 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Garry's Mod performance?

Your Xeon Max 9480 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 Garry's Mod 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod 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 Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce 6 series (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 5 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5 and GeForce GTX 750 with 8 GB RAM. Your Xeon Max 9480 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Garry's Mod FPS estimates for the Xeon Max 9480 and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Garry's Mod 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.