TerrariaFPS onCore i7-13700F&GeForce RTX 4090

Terraria

A classic 2D sandbox. While generally light, heavy boss fights and fluid physics can slow down older CPUs. It requires Shader Model 2.0 support.

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

Terraria - 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

Terraria

GeForce RTX 4090 + Core i7-13700F
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 202 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 197 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 196 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core i7-13700F is 1644% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

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

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Core i7-13700F:$345(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $359

Combo price: $1994. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 202 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.105 fps/$0.105 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.101 fps/$
1440p0.102 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.100 fps/$0.099 fps/$
4k0.102 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.099 fps/$0.098 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Core i7-13700F|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 127 FPS, while the Core i7-13700F has headroom up to 235 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 46% (FPS gap: 108 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-13700F frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 40%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 40%
HighGPU Limits CPU 37%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 35%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 44%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 44%
HighGPU Limits CPU 42%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 40%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 46%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 46%
HighGPU Limits CPU 43%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 42%
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.

Terraria 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 i7-13700F
cpu icon
38,212
Your Score
MinimumPentium 4
RecommendedCore 2 Duo
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce FX 5900
RecommendedGeForce 9600 GT

Your CPU is 1644% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+1644%vsrecommended

GPU

+6804%vsrecommended

CPU

+1174%vsminimum

GPU

+2422%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce FX 5900
Processor: Pentium 4
Memory: 2.5 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 7
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 200 MB
System: Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Core i7-13700F and GeForce RTX 4090 run Terraria well?

Yes, the Core i7-13700F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 196 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1644% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1994 ($345 CPU (Rank #157 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 Terraria 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 Terraria performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 Terraria?

Terraria 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 Terraria?

Terraria requires at minimum a Pentium 4 (CPU) and GeForce FX 5900 (GPU) with 2.5 GB RAM and 200 MB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 9600 GT with 4 GB RAM. Your Core i7-13700F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Terraria FPS estimates for the Core i7-13700F and GeForce RTX 4090?

These Terraria 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.