StarfieldFPS onCore i5-5675R&GeForce RTX 4090

Starfield

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.

Starfield - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low114 FPS
medium105 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440P
low89 FPS
medium84 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4K
low50 FPS
medium49 FPS
high45 FPS
ultra38 FPS

Performance Report

Starfield

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i5-5675R
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 69 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 54 to 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 50 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 52% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2080) for Starfield. The Core i5-5675R is 60% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Core i5-5675R determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i5-5675R:$392(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $339

Combo price: $2041. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 69 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.056 fps/$0.051 fps/$0.044 fps/$0.034 fps/$
1440p0.044 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.034 fps/$0.026 fps/$
4k0.024 fps/$0.024 fps/$0.022 fps/$0.019 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i5-5675R|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the Core i5-5675R sets the ceiling at about 52 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 92 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 40 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Core i5-5675R is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 21%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 9%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 22%
HighCPU Limits GPU 20%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 23%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 43%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 36%
HighCPU Limits GPU 29%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 23%
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.

Starfield 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 i5-5675R
cpu icon
5,564
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6800K
RecommendedCore i5-10600K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2080

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (60% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-69%vsrecommended

GPU

+52%vsrecommended

CPU

-60%vsminimum

GPU

+160%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Processor: Core i7-6800K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2080
Processor: Core i5-10600K
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 125 GB (SSD Obrigatório)
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i5-5675R and GeForce RTX 4090 run Starfield well?

Yes, the Core i5-5675R paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Starfield smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 52% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 69% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2041 ($392 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

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

For Starfield, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-5675R is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited 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 Starfield?

Starfield 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 Starfield?

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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Starfield FPS estimates for the Core i5-5675R and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.