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
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 75 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 74 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 74 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core i5-12400F is 791% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
At lower resolutions (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra), the Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium)), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 78 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 137 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 148 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 11 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 7/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 6% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU6% - 35% <> GPU10% - 29% <> | CPU6% - 35% <> GPU10% - 29% <> | CPU6% - 35% <> GPU10% - 29% <> | CPU20% - 60% <> GPU6% - 22% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU16% - 38% <> | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU16% - 38% <> | CPU7% - 12% <> GPU16% - 38% <> | CPU18% - 31% <> GPU16% - 41% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU4% - 4% GPU23% - 46% <> | CPU4% - 4% GPU23% - 46% <> | CPU4% - 4% GPU23% - 46% <> | CPU11% - 19% <> GPU24% - 49% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 4% and 60% and GPU utilization between 6% and 49%. Core i5-12400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 19% at 1080p to 35% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 25% to 7%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 36% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-12400F peaks at 40% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 25% and GPU 19%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 14% and GPU 27%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 7% and GPU 35%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 15% (11-19%) and GPU 36% (24-49%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-12400F 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.
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 CPU is 791% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 76 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 791% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU (Rank #30 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.
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: 4k low, 4k medium. CPU-limited at: 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra.
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.
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 i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
