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
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 125 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 114 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 114 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 6804% above the recommended GPU (GeForce 9600 GT) for Terraria. The Core i9-10850K is 902% above the recommended CPU (Core 2 Duo).
Terraria 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.
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core i9-10850K sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k ultra), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 130 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Core i9-10850K sets the ceiling at about 126 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 149 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 7/12.
The Core i9-10850K 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 12% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
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 902% above and your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-10850K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Terraria smoothly up to 4k achieving around 120 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6804% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 902% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #270 Value) + $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 Terraria, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-10850K 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k ultra.
Terraria 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.
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 i9-10850K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
