Path of Exile 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

Path of Exile 2

A massive evolution with physically based rendering and fluid animations. The high density of effects creates a heavy load on both CPU and GPU. It scales well up to 16 threads.

Path of Exile 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low169 FPS
medium149 FPS
high128 FPS
ultra93 FPS
1440P
low149 FPS
medium125 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra67 FPS
4K
low71 FPS
medium60 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra39 FPS

Performance Report

Path of Exile 2

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 93 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 67 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 39 to 71 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is 9% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Path of Exile 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10500).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel):$692
Official Launch Price: $2299
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $1070.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.158 fps/$0.139 fps/$0.120 fps/$0.087 fps/$
1440p0.139 fps/$0.117 fps/$0.088 fps/$0.063 fps/$
4k0.066 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.036 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) sets the ceiling at about 50 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 100 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 50% (FPS gap: 50 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 14%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 37%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 16%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 18%
HighGPU Limits CPU 25%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 48%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 49%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 49%
HighGPU Limits CPU 49%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 50%
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.

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.

Path of Exile 2 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 - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-7700
RecommendedCore i5-10500
GPU - Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
gpu icon
15,372
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 53% above and your GPU is 9% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+53%vsrecommended

GPU

+9%vsrecommended

CPU

+265%vsminimum

GPU

+94%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 960
Processor: Core i7-7700
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060
Processor: Core i5-10500
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 100 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) run Path of Exile 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) can run Path of Exile 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 9% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Path of Exile 2?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1070.13 ($378.13 CPU + $692 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Path of Exile 2 performance?

For Path of Exile 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 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 Path of Exile 2?

Path of Exile 2 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 Path of Exile 2?

Path of Exile 2 requires at minimum a Core i7-7700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 100 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10500 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Path of Exile 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)?

These Path of Exile 2 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.