FPS Calculator

Pick your CPU, GPU, and resolution to see estimated frame rates across 71+ games - as honest ranges, not a fake-precise number. 310 CPUs and 142 GPUs covered, data updated July 2026.

Pick a CPU and a GPU to see estimated FPS across 70+ games.

How the estimates work

Every game stresses the CPU and GPU differently: a competitive shooter hammers the processor with draw calls and tick-rate work, while a ray-traced open world leans almost entirely on the graphics card. We model each game's CPU and GPU demand separately, apply your parts' calibrated 0-100 gaming scores, and take the lower of the two frame ceilings - because whichever chip finishes its share of the frame last sets your frame rate. Resolution scales the GPU's workload (4K is roughly four times the pixels of 1080p) while the CPU's ceiling stays nearly flat, which is exactly why the same PC can be CPU-limited at 1080p and GPU-limited at 4K.

Why we show a range, not one number

Any FPS calculator that hands you a single exact number is pretending. Real frame rates move with graphics settings, driver versions, game patches, RAM speed, background apps, and the specific scene on screen - no formula can pin that to one integer honestly. Our ranges are built to answer the question that actually matters when planning a build or an upgrade: will this pairing land near 60 FPS, comfortably past 100, or deep into high-refresh territory? For the measured truth on a system you already own, run Intel's free PresentMon overlay while you play - a calculator is for planning purchases, not measuring your PC.

Go deeper

  • Bottleneck calculator - the balance verdict for your exact pairing, with upgrade paths and live prices.
  • Game performance pages - FPS by GPU for specific titles, plus PCs you can actually build for them.
  • Build a PC - balanced, live-priced builds at any budget.
  • How it works - the full methodology behind the scores and estimates.

FAQ

How accurate is this FPS calculator?

It is an estimate, not a benchmark. We model each game's CPU and GPU demand against a calibrated 0-100 gaming score for your parts, then show a range instead of one fake-precise number - real frame rates vary with settings, drivers, game patches, and the rest of your system. Treat the range as a planning tool: it tells you whether a pairing lands near 60, 100, or 200+ FPS, not the exact number you will see.

Why do I get fewer FPS at 4K than at 1080p?

Resolution multiplies GPU work: 4K pushes roughly four times the pixels of 1080p, so the GPU-bound frame rate drops sharply. The CPU's frame ceiling barely changes with resolution, which is why CPU-heavy games (simulators, esports titles) can show similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p while GPU-heavy games fall off fast.

What does "CPU-limited" mean in the results?

It means the processor, not the graphics card, sets the frame ceiling in that game. Lowering graphics settings or resolution will not raise FPS much in that case - the fix is a faster CPU or reducing CPU-heavy settings like crowd density and simulation speed.

Will my CPU bottleneck my GPU?

That is a different question from FPS, and we have a dedicated tool for it: the bottleneck calculator weighs your exact pairing by resolution and game genre and reports an honest bottleneck range with upgrade suggestions and live prices.