Bethesda's Creation Engine 2 is CPU-dependent, especially in cities, and requires an SSD for asset streaming. Optimization tends to favor AMD slightly, but generally requires powerful hardware to run smoothly.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 63 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 52 to 77 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 34 to 43 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The A10 PRO-7850B is 75% below minimum CPU requirement.
The A10 PRO-7850B sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1789. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 63 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the A10 PRO-7850B sets the ceiling at about 45 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 88 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 43 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your A10 PRO-7850B is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 17% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU95% - 98% <> GPU27% - 47% <> | CPU95% - 98% <> GPU33% - 52% <> | CPU95% - 98% <> GPU41% - 61% <> | CPU95% - 99% <> GPU51% - 71% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU96% - 98% <> GPU37% - 62% <> | CPU96% - 98% <> GPU42% - 66% <> | CPU95% - 98% <> GPU48% - 68% <> | CPU95% - 99% <> GPU57% - 77% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU93% - 100% <> GPU82% - 87% <> | CPU94% - 100% <> GPU84% - 91% <> | CPU93% - 100% <> GPU83% - 90% <> | CPU93% - 100% <> GPU85% - 99% <> |
The A10 PRO-7850B + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 93% and 100% and GPU utilization between 27% and 99%. A10 PRO-7850B reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 48% at 1080p to 88% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 96% to 96%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the A10 PRO-7850B reaches 97% average load (95-99%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 61% (51-71%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 96% and GPU 48%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 97% and GPU 57%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 96% and GPU 88%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 97% (94-100%) and GPU 88% (84-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while A10 PRO-7850B remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the A10 PRO-7850B and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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.
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (75% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the A10 PRO-7850B paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 81% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1789 ($140 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The A10 PRO-7850B is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Starfield 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.
Starfield requires at minimum a Core i7-6800K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600K and GeForce RTX 2080 with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Starfield 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.
