TerrariaFPS onCore 7 240H&GeForce RTX 4090

Terraria

A classic 2D sandbox. While generally light, heavy boss fights and fluid physics can slow down older CPUs. It requires Shader Model 2.0 support.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Terraria - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440P
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4K
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Performance Report

Terraria

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core 7 240H
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 174 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 173 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 172 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core 7 240H is 1027% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core 7 240H|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 137 FPS, while the Core 7 240H has headroom up to 213 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 36% (FPS gap: 76 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core 7 240H frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 29%
HighGPU Limits CPU 26%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 36%
HighGPU Limits CPU 32%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 31%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 36%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 36%
HighGPU Limits CPU 32%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 33%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU3% - 27%
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GPU13% - 32%
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Medium
CPU3% - 27%
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GPU13% - 32%
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High
CPU3% - 27%
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GPU13% - 32%
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Ultra
CPU15% - 48%
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GPU11% - 27%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU3% - 4%
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GPU20% - 41%
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Medium
CPU3% - 4%
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GPU20% - 41%
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High
CPU3% - 4%
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GPU20% - 41%
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Ultra
CPU12% - 19%
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GPU22% - 46%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU0% - 0%
GPU27% - 50%
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Medium
CPU0% - 0%
GPU27% - 50%
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High
CPU0% - 0%
GPU27% - 50%
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Ultra
CPU4% - 7%
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GPU30% - 54%
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Performance Summary

The Core 7 240H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 0% and 48% and GPU utilization between 11% and 54%. Core 7 240H keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 21% at 1080p to 39% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 19% to 2%.

Bottleneck Analysis

Neither component is close to saturation: CPU tops out at 48% and GPU at 54%. This pattern suggests possible engine-side limits, an FPS cap, or workload constraints unrelated to raw hardware throughput.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 19% and GPU 21%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 7% and GPU 31%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 2% and GPU 39%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 6% (4-7%) and GPU 42% (30-54%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core 7 240H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Terraria 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 - Core 7 240H
cpu icon
24,698
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore 2 Duo
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce FX 5900
RecommendedGeForce 9600 GT

Your CPU is 1027% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+1027%vsrecommended

GPU

+6804%vsrecommended

CPU

+723%vsminimum

GPU

+2422%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce FX 5900
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2.5 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 run Terraria well?

Yes, the Core 7 240H paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 174 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1027% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Terraria?

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Terraria performance?

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Terraria performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Terraria?

Terraria 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 Terraria?

Terraria requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce FX 5900 (GPU) with 2.5 GB RAM and 200 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 9600 GT with 4 GB RAM. Your Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Terraria FPS estimates for the Core 7 240H and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Terraria 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.