Honkai: Star RailFPS onCore i7-12700K&GeForce RTX 4090

Honkai: Star Rail

Being turn-based, extreme FPS is less critical here. The game features high-fidelity models and uses considerable storage for audio and cutscenes. 8GB of RAM is recommended for smooth operation.

This game has a built-in FPS cap of 60 FPS

Honkai: Star Rail - 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

Honkai: Star Rail

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i7-12700K
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 95 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 279% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1060) for Honkai: Star Rail. The Core i7-12700K is 59% above the recommended CPU (Core i7).

AI Acceleration

Honkai: Star Rail supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), 1440p (low/medium/ultra), while the Core i7-12700K still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p high, 1440p high, all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i7-12700K:$285(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $409

Combo price: $1934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 134 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.083 fps/$0.085 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.069 fps/$
1440p0.079 fps/$0.076 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.062 fps/$
4k0.075 fps/$0.069 fps/$0.052 fps/$0.049 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-12700K|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 146 FPS, while the Core i7-12700K has headroom up to 161 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 9% (FPS gap: 15 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 6/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Core i7-12700K 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.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 9%
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 7%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 7%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 9%
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 8%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

Honkai: Star Rail 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 i7-12700K
cpu icon
34,347
Your Score
MinimumCore i3
RecommendedCore i7
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 650
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1060

Your CPU is 59% above and your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+59%vsrecommended

GPU

+279%vsrecommended

CPU

+160%vsminimum

GPU

+2070%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 650
Processor: Core i3
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 20 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 4090 run Honkai: Star Rail well?

Yes, the Core i7-12700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Honkai: Star Rail smoothly up to 4k achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 279% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 59% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Honkai: Star Rail?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1934 ($285 CPU (Rank #128 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.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Honkai: Star Rail 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 Honkai: Star Rail performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game. However, the game does support DLSS Upscaling, which you should enable to render at a lower resolution and use AI to significantly boost your FPS without losing visual quality.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Honkai: Star Rail?

Honkai: Star Rail requires at minimum a Core i3 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 650 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 20 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7 and GeForce GTX 1060 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Honkai: Star Rail FPS estimates for the Core i7-12700K and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Honkai: Star Rail 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.