Extremely accessible and runs on almost anything. It is single-threaded with negligible GPU load. However, installing many mods can increase RAM usage to 2-4GB.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, performance runs at around 48 FPS. At 1440p, performance is around 48 FPS. At 4K, performance is around 48 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is 1608% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is 13% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2710. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 48 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ | 0.018 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 1080p low, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 sets the ceiling at about 48 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 745 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 94% (FPS gap: 697 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core 2 Quad Q8300 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 5090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 94% | CPU Limits GPU 93% | CPU Limits GPU 93% | CPU Limits GPU 93% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 66% | CPU Limits GPU 65% | CPU Limits GPU 65% | CPU Limits GPU 63% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 62% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 59% |
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.
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 (13% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core 2 Quad Q8300 and GeForce RTX 5090 will struggle to run Stardew Valley at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 48 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2710 ($10 CPU + $2700 GPU). 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 #4 for value).
For Stardew Valley, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 5090 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.
Stardew Valley 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.
Stardew Valley requires at minimum a Core 2 Duo (CPU) and GeForce 7 series (GPU) with 2 GB RAM and 500 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i3 and GeForce GTX 460 with 4 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Stardew Valley 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.
