Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an extreme high-end combination, and its performance in Minimum reflects that status. The data shows a system capable of delivering over 300 frames per second (FPS) at 1080p in lighter settings, but one that still bows to the immense pressure of 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, scaling behavior, and how this specific pairing ranks among the 1,733 tested configurations in the database.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are astronomical, suggesting that the CPU is the primary limiting factor. For instance, at Low settings, the combo hits an average of 396.6 FPS. Dropping the resolution to 2560x1440 yields 251.6 FPS at Low, a noticeable reduction, but the GPU is still being fed a massive amount of work. The real story emerges at 3840x2160, where the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant constraint. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 137.6, which is a 65% drop from the 1080p Low result. This indicates that while the Ryzen 7 7700X can push frames at lower resolutions, the RTX 4090's workload at 4K is the new ceiling.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. Moving from 1080p to 1440p typically results in a 35-37% reduction in average FPS (e.g., High goes from 252.1 to 163.2). However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with a 44-45% reduction (e.g., Medium goes from 196.4 to 107.3). This non-linear drop confirms that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become critical at 4K. The data suggests that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 4K is for visual fidelity over raw speed. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory is not a bottleneck here; rather, the sheer pixel count is.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, is the undisputed workhorse in this pairing. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for feeding the 16,384 shading units at 4K. The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance is heavily influenced by settings. At 4K, the gap between Low (137.6 FPS) and Ultra (68.8 FPS) is a massive 68.8 FPS, representing a 50% performance penalty for maxing out the visual options. This is a clear indicator that the game's Ultra preset introduces effects that stress the GPU's compute and memory subsystems significantly.

The GPU's clock behavior is also relevant. With a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, the RTX 4090 demonstrates that high sustained clocks are necessary to maintain those 4K frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU often has headroom, as evidenced by the 396.6 FPS Low result. However, the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases. The 16384 shading units are fully utilized at 4K, and the 128 RT cores likely contribute to the performance drop when transitioning from High to Ultra settings, suggesting ray-traced effects are part of the Ultra preset. The GPU's 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its top-tier status, but the measured FPS shows it is not immune to the demands of Minimum at maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds the 33rd position out of 1,733 combos. This places it in the top 2% of all tested configurations, a signal of its raw power. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that the RTX 4090 is an end-of-life product, so newer GPUs may have surpassed it, but among current and previous generation parts, this combo is elite. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is not the weak link, even at 1080p where its 8 cores and 16 threads (with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz) are pushed hard.

The combo's rank is also interesting given the GPU's nearest rivals. The data lists the NVIDIA Tesla T4 as a close competitor with a deltaPct of -0.4%, meaning the RTX 4090 is only 0.4% slower in average benchmark score. However, the Tesla T4 is a data center card, not a gaming GPU. This underscores that the RTX 4090's raw compute is exceptional, but its gaming performance in Minimum is what drives the combo rank. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, is only 0.4% faster in average score, indicating that the Ryzen 7 7700X is well-matched for this GPU. A weaker CPU would likely drag the combo rank down, especially at 1080p where the 7700X's single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281) becomes paramount.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. For 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 396.6 FPS, Medium averages 302.1 FPS, High averages 252.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 195.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 50.6% reduction, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra settings demand significant GPU resources. The 1440p results show a similar trend but with lower overall numbers: Low at 251.6 FPS, Medium at 196.4 FPS, High at 163.2 FPS, and Ultra at 125.9 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra here is 37.3 FPS, or 22.9%, which is less severe than the 1080p drop, suggesting the CPU is starting to become a co-limiter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU takes full control. The results are: Low at 137.6 FPS, Medium at 107.3 FPS, High at 90.9 FPS, and Ultra at 68.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68.8 FPS (50%), which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the most demanding scenario, and the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully taxed. Notably, the 4K High result of 90.9 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but 4K Ultra at 68.8 FPS is borderline for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4090 is the definitive performance driver at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 7700X's 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain high minimums at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 yields the highest average FPS across all settings, with a Low preset hitting 396.6 FPS. If maximum speed is the goal, 1080p is the clear choice, as the CPU and GPU can push well beyond 300 FPS in most presets.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The loss varies by setting. At Low, the drop is from 396.6 FPS to 137.6 FPS, a 65% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 195.9 FPS to 68.8 FPS, a 65% reduction as well. The consistent percentage indicates the scaling is predictable.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate any VRAM limitation. The GPU's 1.01 TB/s bandwidth and 24 GB capacity are more than adequate for the 4K Ultra preset, which still delivers 68.8 FPS. No stuttering or min-FPS data suggests memory pressure.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 4090 combo ranks 33rd out of 1,733 combos, placing it in the top 2% of all configurations tested. This indicates it is a high-performance pairing, though not the absolute fastest.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. The Ryzen 7 7700X's 8 cores and 16 threads can produce high frame rates, but the RTX 4090 has headroom, as evidenced by the massive 396.6 FPS at Low. A faster CPU could theoretically push even higher.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: Yes, but barely. The 4K Ultra result averages 68.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for console-like smoothness. However, for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors, this is not sufficient, and users would need to drop to High (90.9 FPS) or Medium (107.3 FPS) for higher refresh rates.