Stardew ValleyFPS onCore i5-13450HX&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 i5-13450HX
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 161 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 129 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 128 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 1575% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 460) for Stardew Valley. The Core i5-13450HX is 88% above the recommended CPU (Core i3).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-13450HX|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 66 FPS, while the Core i5-13450HX has headroom up to 115 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, 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 i5-13450HX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraCPU Limits GPU 6%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 27%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 26%
HighGPU Limits CPU 27%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 42%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 42%
HighGPU Limits CPU 43%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 43%
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 i5-13450HX
cpu icon
24,869
Your Score
MinimumCore 2 Duo
RecommendedCore i3
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce 7 series
RecommendedGeForce GTX 460

Your CPU is 88% above and your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+88%vsrecommended

GPU

+1575%vsrecommended

CPU

+1035%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 i5-13450HX and GeForce RTX 4090 run Stardew Valley well?

Yes, the Core i5-13450HX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Stardew Valley smoothly up to 4k achieving around 131 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 1575% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 88% above the recommended requirements.

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

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 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: 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 Core i5-13450HX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Stardew Valley FPS estimates for the Core i5-13450HX 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.