Bethesda's Creation Engine 2 is CPU-dependent, especially in cities, and requires an SSD for asset streaming. Optimization tends to favor AMD slightly, but generally requires powerful hardware to run smoothly.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 67 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 35 to 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Core i5-13600T is 56% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-10600K).
Starfield supports: FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
At lower resolutions (all 4k settings), the Core i5-13600T sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1904. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 67 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.024 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.
At 4k medium, the Core i5-13600T sets the ceiling at about 54 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 76 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 22 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 6/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Core i5-13600T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
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, 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 CPU is 56% above and your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-13600T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 56% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1904 ($255 CPU (Rank #158 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 Starfield performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium. CPU-limited at: 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Starfield supports FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
Starfield requires at minimum a Core i7-6800K (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-10600K and GeForce RTX 2080 with 16 GB RAM. Your Core i5-13600T and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Starfield 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.
