21%GPU
77%CPU
72%RAM
62
FPSAverage
6
FPS1% Low
Tips & Tricks2
Low 1% Lows
1% low FPS drops to 6 FPS, frame drops below 144Hz cause visible stuttering. i5-9400 usage at 77% is the bottleneck.
Moderate CPU Usage
CPU usage hit 77% while GPU sat at 21%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i5-9400 or close background apps to increase FPS.
Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 3:00:01Playtime 1:23:47
Moderate AVG at 144HzLow 1% at 144Hz
Max85 FPS
Avg62 FPS
1% Low6 FPS
0.1% Low2 FPS
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GPU Usage, %
GoodVRAM 44%Peak 71%
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GTX 1080 Ti$545
21%Avg
71%Max
CPU Usage, %
ModeratePeak 100%
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i5-9400$198.95
77%Avg
100%Max
GPU Temp, °C
GoodPeak 60°C
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GTX 1080 Ti$545
57°CAvg
60°CMax
CPU Temp, °C
GoodPeak 69°C
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i5-9400$198.95
60°CAvg
69°CMax
RAM Usage, %
ModeratePeak 79%
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16 GBDDR4-3600
72%Avg
79%Max
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Hearts of Iron IV on GTX 1080 Ti + i5-9400: 62 FPS
GTX 1080 Ti benchmark: 62 FPS avg, 6 FPS 1% lows. Tested with i5-9400 and 16GB RAM. GPU 57°C, CPU 60°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 6 FPS. CPU bottleneck, i5-9400 at 77%.
speedPerformance
Moderate AVG at 144HzLow 1% at 144Hz
62AVG FPS
61% LOW
30
72
144.013
61%
85MAX
62AVG
monitor144HzNoticeable stuttering below 30 FPS
developer_boardGPU
GoodPeak 71%
Usage
21% / 71%
Temp
57°C / 60°C
memoryCPU
ModeratePeak 100%
Usage
77% / 100%
Temp
60°C / 69°C
timerPlaytime
01:23:47Enough for reliable datamemory_altRAM
16 GB DDR4-3600ModeratePeak 79%
Usage
72% / 79%
compressBottleneck
93%
GTX 1080 TiCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi5-9400
i5-9400 is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPSappsBackground Apps
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Hardware
memory_altRAM
16 GB DDR43600 MHz · Dual Channel
72%Avg
hard_driveStorage
ORIGIN Inception TLC830 Pro NVMe 1TB1 TB · NVMe · NVMe SSD
developer_boardMotherboard
MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98)Z390 · LGA1151
Windows 11
NVIDIA Driver 582.66
1920x1080 @ 144.013Hz
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Answers About Your Benchmark
speedHow many FPS does GTX 1080 Ti get in Hearts of Iron IV?expand_more
GTX 1080 Ti delivers 62 FPS average in Hearts of Iron IV. 1% lows hit 6 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.
compressIs i5-9400 bottlenecking GTX 1080 Ti in Hearts of Iron IV?expand_more
Yes, i5-9400 shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 77% usage while GTX 1080 Ti sits at 21%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.
memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Hearts of Iron IV?expand_more
Hearts of Iron IV used 72% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.
thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more
The GTX 1080 Ti reached 57°C and the i5-9400 reached 60°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.
trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more
The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 6 FPS vs 62 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.
boltHow do I get more FPS in Hearts of Iron IV?expand_more
Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.
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