Stardew ValleyFPS onCore i3-9350KF&GeForce RTX 4090

Stardew Valley

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

Stardew Valley - 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

Stardew Valley

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i3-9350KF
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 190 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 106 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 96 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1575% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Core i3-9350KF is 42% below recommended, but 247% above minimum.

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at 1080p ultra, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at 1080p (low/medium/high).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i3-9350KF:$80(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $173

Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 190 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.110 fps/$0.110 fps/$0.110 fps/$0.110 fps/$
1440p0.077 fps/$0.080 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.061 fps/$
4k0.068 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.072 fps/$0.056 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i3-9350KF|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 76 FPS, while the Core i3-9350KF has headroom up to 126 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 50 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 9/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i3-9350KF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 10%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 31%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 31%
HighGPU Limits CPU 32%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 19%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 37%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 38%
HighGPU Limits CPU 40%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 31%
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.

Stardew Valley 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 i3-9350KF
cpu icon
7,602
Your Score
MinimumCore 2 Duo
RecommendedCore i3
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 7 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 460

Your CPU is 42% below recommended and your GPU is 1575% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-42%vsrecommended

GPU

+1575%vsrecommended

CPU

+247%vsminimum

GPU

+26004%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 7 series
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB
Disk Space: 500 MB
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 460
Processor: Core i3
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 1 GB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090 run Stardew Valley well?

Yes, the Core i3-9350KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 42% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #198 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Stardew Valley 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 Stardew Valley performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 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 Stardew Valley?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Stardew Valley?

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Stardew Valley FPS estimates for the Core i3-9350KF and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.