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 69 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 54 to 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 50 FPS.
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.
The Core i5-5675R determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2041. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 69 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
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.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (60% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
