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 284 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 266 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 164 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 167% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Phasmophobia. The Ryzen 5 7600X is 60% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/high)), the Ryzen 5 7600X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1827. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 284 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.219 fps/$ | 0.195 fps/$ | 0.163 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.206 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ | 0.161 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 185 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 7600X has headroom up to 220 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 35 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 7/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 7600X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
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) | CPU0% - 15% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU0% - 15% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU40% - 69% <> | CPU22% - 37% <> GPU38% - 64% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU0% - 8% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU3% - 17% <> GPU40% - 69% <> | CPU8% - 21% <> GPU35% - 61% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU0% - 10% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU0% - 10% <> GPU41% - 76% <> | CPU3% - 20% <> GPU43% - 72% <> | CPU10% - 24% <> GPU43% - 73% <> |
The Ryzen 5 7600X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 37% and GPU utilization between 35% and 76%. Ryzen 5 7600X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 55% at 1080p to 58% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 17% to 10%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 58% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 5 7600X peaks at 30% 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 17% and GPU 55%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 8% and GPU 55%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 10% and GPU 58%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 8% (0-15%) and GPU 58% (41-76%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 7600X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 7600X 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 60% above and your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Phasmophobia smoothly up to 4k achieving around 164 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 167% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 60% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1827 ($178 CPU (Rank #44 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 Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Phasmophobia, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 7600X 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 high. 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 Ryzen 5 7600X and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
