Dragon Age: Inquisition is a 2014 RPG with a famously demanding Hinterlands area, so maxing it at 1440p in an SA build needs a balanced mid-range GPU and CPU rather than budget parts.
Quick Answer
To run Dragon Age: Inquisition maxed at 1440p 90-120 fps, an SA build around a Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060 (about R15,000) is ideal. The game is older but its dense forest areas and Frostbite engine still reward a current mid-range GPU.
Why Inquisition Still Demands A Real GPU
Despite its age, Inquisition's Frostbite engine and busy zones like the Hinterlands and Emerald Graves push GPUs harder than many newer titles at Ultra. An RTX 4060 maxes it comfortably; integrated graphics struggle past 40 fps in those areas. The CPU load is modest, so a Ryzen 5 is plenty.
The SA Build For Maxed Inquisition
A R15,000 build with a Ryzen 5 7600, RTX 4060 (8GB), 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD runs Inquisition at 1440p Ultra around 90-120 fps. For 1080p Ultra the same build clears 144 fps. A R20,000 RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4070 build pushes 1440p well past 144 fps for high-refresh play.
FPS Targets By Resolution
At 1080p Ultra, expect 120-165 fps on the RTX 4060. At 1440p Ultra, 90-120 fps. At 4K Ultra you would want an RTX 4070 or higher to hold 60 fps. The Hinterlands is the toughest area, so judge stability there rather than on the opening scenes.
FAQ
What GPU maxes Dragon Age Inquisition at 1440p?
An RTX 4060 holds 1440p Ultra at 90-120 fps. The dense Hinterlands and Frostbite engine still demand a current mid-range card despite the game's age.
What FPS does Inquisition hit at 1080p?
Around 120-165 fps at 1080p Ultra on an RTX 4060, comfortably saturating a 144Hz panel for smooth high-refresh play.
Is Inquisition CPU or GPU heavy?
Mostly GPU heavy in its busy forest zones. A Ryzen 5 7600 is more than enough on the CPU side; the GPU determines whether you can max it.
in the Hinterlands, not the opening; it is the most demanding area, and an RTX 4060 holds 90-120 fps maxed there at 1440p.
